Main St, Ballyroan, Abbeyleix
Retention of internal alterations and change of use to retail, with a new rear extension.
19191 · Laois County Council · Lodged 3 April 2019
- Reference
- 19191
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 3 April 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks retention for internal alterations and a change of use extending retail space into a former dwelling and garage. Permission is also sought for a new 41.27 square metre flat-roof rear extension and new signage.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Retain internal alterations to existing dwelling house (103.75sq. M), for change of use extending retail use from that as previously permitted permission 91/305. Extension of 13.25sq. M to rear of dwelling house (currently shop) for use as retail. Change of use from previous garage and toilet (33.5sq. M) as permitted to fuel stores and customer toilet. Ancillary signage to north east of site as shown on site plan. Ancillary signage to front elevation of the current shop premises. Permission is sought for the following: extension to the rear of the current retail premises of 41.27sq. M with flat roof. Internal alterations to the current retail premises, all associated signage to the front elevation and all associated site works on lands
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the special physical and social character of the existing village centre and to provide for and improve retailing and commercial activities.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
Objective set by the LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 The Cross Of Newtown, Ballyroanprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €348,018 | 392 m |
| 70 The Cross of Newtown, Ballyroanprice excludes VAT | Mar 2026 | €348,017 | 394 m |
| 71 The Cross Of Newtown, Ballyroanprice excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €330,396 | 399 m |
| 72 The Cross Of Newtown, Ballyroan, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Aug 2025 | €339,207 | 401 m |
| 13 The Cross Of Newtown, Ballyroan, Co Laois | Feb 2025 | €322,500 | 406 m |
| 60a The Cross Of Newtown, Ballyroanprice excludes VAT | May 2026 | €348,017 | 425 m |
| 59 B The Cross Of Newtown, Ballyroanprice excludes VAT | Feb 2026 | €365,639 | 431 m |
| 59a, The Cross Of Newtown, Ballyroanprice excludes VAT | Jul 2025 | €343,207 | 433 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received3 April 2019
- Further information requested22 May 2019
- Further information received11 October 2019
- Decision due7 November 2019
- Decision issued31 October 2019
- Grant issued6 December 2019
- Permission expiry5 December 2024
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