Clonaslee Vocational School, Bellair, Clonaslee
Construction of a new classroom and science lab at Clonaslee Vocational School.
19583 · Laois County Council · Lodged 23 October 2019
- Reference
- 19583
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 23 October 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe project consists of constructing a new 73 square metre general classroom with two toilets, alongside a 125 square metre science laboratory with a preparation area. External access works and ancillary site works are also proposed.
- Floor area
- 198 m²
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
Construct a general classroom with 2 no. Wc's (73m2) and a new science lab with preparation area (125m2), external access works and associated ancillary 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.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 15 July 2021. A completion certificate was lodged on 16 April 2025.
Notified floor area: 198 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Hillview, Clonaslee, Portlaoise | Oct 2025 | €180,000 | 293 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 received23 October 2019
- Decision due17 December 2019
- Decision issued16 December 2019
- Grant issued27 January 2020
- Permission expiry26 January 2025
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