Main Street, Portarlington, Co.Laois
Conversion of a vacant bank and house into apartments, and construction of a new three-storey apartment block.
19319 · Laois County Council · Lodged 4 June 2019
- Reference
- 19319
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 4 June 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves converting a vacant AIB bank and an adjacent vacant house into seven apartments, alongside the construction of a new three-storey block containing three apartments. The works include the demolition of a rear extension and return, reconstruction of a collapsed section, and conservation works within the site of two protected structures.
- Residential units
- 10
- Storeys
- 3
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Official record
Development description
Change use of a vacant aib bank and the adjacent vacant house (former rectory/apartments) to apartments, comprised of one nr. , 1 bedroom apartment in the banking hall, two nr. 2 bedroom apartments, two nr. 1 bedroom apartment and two nr. Studio apartments in the house and the construction of a new three storey apartment block containing three nr. 2 bedroom apartments and associated site works. The development works will include the demolition of a single storey rear extension and two-storey return, the reconstruction of a collapsed section to the rear of the house, general restoration and conservation works to the bank and house. The works are within the site of two protected structures rps 128_a and rps 128_b
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the special physical and social character of the existing town 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
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank House, Main Street, Portarlington | Dec 2025 | €75,000 | 4 m |
| 6 Park House, Portarlington, Laois | May 2025 | €91,000 | 37 m |
| Upper Main Street, Portarlington, County Laois | Jul 2025 | €100,000 | 40 m |
| Main Street, Portarlington, Co. Laois | Aug 2025 | €350,000 | 52 m |
| 10 Eglington Apts, Park Ave, Portarlington | Apr 2026 | €190,000 | 83 m |
| 9 Eglington Apts, Park Ave, Portarlington | Feb 2026 | €231,000 | 83 m |
| 7 Foxcroft Street, Portarlington, Co. Laois | Nov 2025 | €217,000 | 86 m |
| Main Street, Portarlington, Co Laois | May 2025 | €87,500 | 97 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 received4 June 2019
- Further information requested23 July 2019
- Further information received2 October 2019
- Decision due29 October 2019
- Decision issued18 October 2019
- Grant issued18 November 2019
- Permission expiry17 November 2024
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
Alter previous permission Planning Reference 19/319; the change entails the Change of Use from a vacant AIB…
Old AIB Banking Hall , Main Street , Portarlington
2260026LaoisLodged 9 Dec 2022Change of use
- Awaiting decision40 m away
Change of use of betting office to two one bedroom apartments. This is a protected structure ref PRS 103
Hacketts Building , Main Street , Portarlington
17442LaoisLodged 17 Aug 2017Apartments
- Awaiting decision40 m away
Change use of betting office to two one bedroom apartments. This is a protected structure ref RPS 106
Hacketts Building (Ground Floor only) , Main Street , Portarlington
17453LaoisLodged 21 Aug 2017Apartments
- Granted40 m away
Change use of betting office to two one bedroom apartments. This building is a protected structure (ref RPS…
Hacketts Building (Ground Floor only) , Main Street , Portarlington
17488LaoisLodged 8 Sept 2017Change of use
- Awaiting decision40 m away
Change of use of retail unit to two one bedroom apartments
Hacketts Building , Main Street , Portarlington
17392LaoisLodged 24 Jul 2017Change of use
- Awaiting decision40 m away
Change use of betting office to two one bedroom apartments. This is a protected structure ref RPS 106
Hacketts Building (Ground Floor only) , Main Street , Portarlington
17481LaoisLodged 6 Sept 2017Change of use
- Awaiting decision60 m away
Construct a new single storey club building including sports hall with dressing rooms, administration,…
No. 9 Foxcroft Street , Portarington , Co. Laois
16146LaoisLodged 8 Apr 2016Commercial
- Awaiting decision60 m away
Construct a new single storey club building including sports hall with dressing rooms, administration,…
No. 9 Foxcroft Street , Portarington , Co. Laois
16176LaoisLodged 19 Apr 2016Commercial
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