Midlands Regional Hospital, Dublin Road, Portlaoise
Demolition of two prefabs and construction of a single-storey extension to the mortuary at Midlands Regional Hospital.
19481 · Laois County Council · Lodged 22 August 2019
- Reference
- 19481
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 22 August 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves removing two existing prefabricated structures and constructing a single-storey, flat-roof extension to the north-east of the existing mortuary building. It includes a waiting area, kitchenette, accessible WC, new entrance lobby, and refurbishment of the viewing room. The application also seeks to retain an existing prefabricated medical store at this Protected Structure site.
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Official record
Development description
Remove 2 no. Existing prefabricated structures and construct a single storey, flat roof extension to the north east of the existing mortuary building to include a waiting / family area with views to a new external garden area, kitchenette area, accessible wc and a new entrance lobby and refurbish the existing viewing room, provide external seating areas and planters and a new designated pedestrian route from the main hospital entrance to the mortuary building, together with all associated site works. Retain existing prefabricated medical store adjacent to the mortuary building, together with all associated site works. The mortuary building is listed as a protected structure rps950 under the laois county development plan 2017-2023
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.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Grenville, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise | Aug 2025 | €339,000 | 176 m |
| Dublin Rd, Portlaoise, Laois | Jun 2026 | €365,000 | 179 m |
| 2 Melrose House, Chantiere Gate, Portlaoise | Jun 2026 | €253,000 | 189 m |
| 77 Grenville, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise | Jun 2026 | €390,000 | 203 m |
| 77 Grenville, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise | Nov 2025 | €185,000 | 203 m |
| 52 Grenville, Portlaoise, Laoisnot full market price | Jul 2025 | €17,000 | 219 m |
| Avalon, Kilminchy, Dublin Rdprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €410,000 | 237 m |
| 30 The Mews, Belview Wood, Maryboroughprice excludes VAT | Jan 2026 | €409,692 | 251 m |
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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 received22 August 2019
- Decision due16 October 2019
- Decision issued9 October 2019
- Grant issued11 November 2019
- Permission expiry10 November 2024
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