Emo, Co. Laois.
Construction of two dwelling houses, two domestic garages, and two septic tank systems.
19721 · Laois County Council · Lodged 17 December 2019
- Reference
- 19721
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 17 December 2019
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for the construction of two new dwelling houses. The development also includes two domestic garages, two septic tank treatment systems with percolation areas, and all associated site works.
- Residential units
- 2
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
Permission for two dwelling houses , two domestic garages, two septic tank treatment systems & percolation areas and all associated site works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the special physical and social character of the existing village 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emo, Portlaoise, Laois | Sept 2025 | €190,000 | 157 m |
| Emo, Portlaoise, Laois | Mar 2025 | €265,000 | 183 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 received17 December 2019
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