Aghnaharna, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Amendments to a permitted house design to include a single-storey rear extension and window changes.
19217 · Laois County Council · Lodged 17 April 2019
- Reference
- 19217
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 17 April 2019
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 163 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks to amend house number 53 within a permitted 79-unit residential scheme. The changes include a 28.1 sq m single-storey rear extension, window and door alterations on all facades, and internal layout changes.
- Storey
- 1
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Official record
Development description
Amend house no. 53 (134.6 sq m) in the permitted 79 no. Unit residential scheme as granted planning permission under reg. Ref. 18/450 and comprises a single storey extension to the rear of the property measuring 28.1 sq m; amendments to the door and window arrangements on the 4 no. Facades; internal changes to the layout of the permitted dwelling; and all associated works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the amenity of developed residential communities.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Snowberry, Sandwood, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Jan 2026 | €440,528 | 104 m |
| 4 Bramblewood, Sand Wood, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Oct 2025 | €422,907 | 110 m |
| 5 Bramblewood, Sand Wood, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €418,502 | 110 m |
| 10 Bramblewood, Sand Wood, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Oct 2025 | €431,718 | 110 m |
| 1 Bell Heather, Sand Wood, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Mar 2026 | €441,123 | 110 m |
| 7 Stonecrop, Sand Wood, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €432,312 | 110 m |
| 91 Aghnaharna Drive, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise | Feb 2025 | €405,000 | 112 m |
| 6 Stonecrop, Sandwood, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €415,200 | 114 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 received17 April 2019
- Decision due11 June 2019
- Decision issued4 June 2019
- Grant issued5 July 2019
- Permission expiry6 March 2024
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