Killeshin, Co.Laois
Construction of a two-storey community building and removal of existing portacabins.
1940 · Laois County Council · Lodged 28 January 2019
- Reference
- 1940
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 28 January 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks to construct a two-storey multipurpose community building. The project will connect to existing services, utilize the existing car park, and remove existing portacabin units.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Construct a two storey multipurpose community building, connection to existing services, use of existing car park, removal of existing portacabin units and all associated site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and provide for local neighbourhood, community, ecclesiastical, recreational and educational facilities.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
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
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 4 Rath M�r, Killeshin, Carlowprice excludes VAT | Feb 2025 | €396,476 | 113 m |
| 3 The Glen, Rath Rua, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Sept 2025 | €311,400 | 136 m |
| 25 Rath Glen, Killeshin, Carlow | Oct 2025 | €430,000 | 137 m |
| 13 Rathglen, Killeshin, Carlow | Dec 2025 | €342,000 | 181 m |
| 3 Rath Mor, Killeshinprice excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €396,476 | 316 m |
| 26 Sruth Na Ghleanna, Killeshin, Carlow | Jan 2026 | €555,000 | 442 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 received28 January 2019
- Further information requested15 March 2019
- Further information received30 April 2019
- Decision due27 May 2019
- Decision issued17 May 2019
- Grant issued17 June 2019
- Permission expiry16 June 2024
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