Killeshin, Co. Laois
Conversion of a grass playing surface to an all-weather synthetic surface in Killeshin.
19576 · Laois County Council · Lodged 21 October 2019
- Reference
- 19576
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 21 October 2019
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to change an existing grass playing surface to an all-weather synthetic surface. The development will include all associated site works.
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
Change existing playing surface (grass) to an all-weather synthetic surface and all associated site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To preserve, provide for and improve active and passive recreational public and private open space.”
National zoning type: Active open space
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Glen, Rath Rua, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Sept 2025 | €311,400 | 360 m |
| 13 Rathglen, Killeshin, Carlow | Dec 2025 | €342,000 | 375 m |
| No. 4 Rath M�r, Killeshin, Carlowprice excludes VAT | Feb 2025 | €396,476 | 413 m |
| 25 Rath Glen, Killeshin, Carlow | Oct 2025 | €430,000 | 435 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 received21 October 2019
- Decision due15 December 2019
- Decision issued3 December 2019
- Grant issued13 January 2020
- Permission expiry12 January 2025
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Construct flood lighting (6 no. 15m high posts) to the perimeter of previously granted all weather synthetic…
Killeshin , Co. Laois
2034LaoisLodged 27 Jan 2020Other
- GrantedAt this site
Construct a 2.4m fence to the perimeter of the existing sports facility and all associated site works
Killeshin , Co. Laois
2128LaoisLodged 25 Jan 2021Infrastructure
- GrantedAt this site
Construct a dormer style clubhouse facility including changing rooms, meeting room, gym, kitchen, associated…
Killeshin , Co. Laois
178LaoisLodged 5 Jan 2017Commercial
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Construct a dormer style clubhouse facility including changing rooms, meeting room, gym, kitchen, associated…
Killeshin , Co. Laois
174LaoisLodged 4 Jan 2017Commercial
- GrantedAt this site
Alter existing perimeter boundary and pitch alignment, new flood lighting to include 6 no. 15m light poles…
Killeshin , Co. Laois
2329LaoisLodged 30 Jan 2023Other
- Granted50 m away
Construct flood lighting (6 no. 15m high posts) to the perimeter of previously granted all weather synthetic…
Killeshin , Co. Laois
2074LaoisLodged 13 Feb 2020Other
- Awaiting decision160 m away
Remove the ditch line on both sides of the road, construct a 1.2meter Pallistrade fencing along the road, new…
Cappalug , Killeshin , Co. Laois
2560370LaoisLodged 24 Jun 2025Retention
- Granted160 m away
Construct a Gym to the front of the existing Killeshin GAA Clubhouse and all ancillary site works
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2660067LaoisLodged 10 Feb 2026Commercial
Related developments
Similar applications
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- GrantedInfrastructure
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- GrantedInfrastructure
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- Awaiting decision
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2660402KilkennyLodged 26 Jun 2026
- Awaiting decisionOther
To convert existing playing pitch to an astro turf pitch together with all associated site works
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- Awaiting decisionInfrastructure
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