The Priory, Townparks, Borris-in-Ossory
Retention of existing foundations and completion of two semi-detached dormer houses.
20171 · Laois County Council · Lodged 27 March 2020
- Reference
- 20171
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 27 March 2020
- Residential units
- 2
- Floor area
- 490 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks to retain the existing substructure works carried out under a previous planning reference. It also proposes to construct two semi-detached dormer-style dwellings on these foundations, along with boundary walls and sewer connections.
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
Retain works carried out under planning ref no. 04/416, comprising of substructure for 2 no. Semi detached dormer style dwellings and 1] construct two no. Semi-detached dormer style dwellings on existing sub-structure carried out under planning reference no. 04/416; 2] construct boundary walls; 3] connect proposed dwellings to existing foul & surface water sewers on site and 4] all ancillary 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.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 6 October 2021. A completion certificate was lodged on 14 October 2022.
Notified floor area: 122.6 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Glendine, Glenall, Borris In Ossory | Sept 2025 | €250,000 | 120 m |
| Roseville Cottage, Borris In Ossary, Laois | Jan 2025 | €425,000 | 154 m |
| 6 Deanswood, Borris-in-ossoryprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €235,000 | 154 m |
| 12 Deans Wood, Borris In Ossory, Laoisprice excludes VAT | Aug 2025 | €200,881 | 154 m |
| 2 Mill Court, Borris In Ossory, Laois | Oct 2025 | €252,500 | 193 m |
| 2 Mill Court, Borris In Ossory, Laois | Mar 2025 | €175,000 | 193 m |
| 5 Ossory Court, Borris In Ossory, Laois | May 2026 | €187,000 | 194 m |
| 7 Ossory Court, Borris In Ossory, Laois | Oct 2025 | €210,000 | 206 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 received27 March 2020
- Decision due16 July 2020
- Decision issued10 July 2020
- Grant issued10 August 2020
- Permission expiry9 August 2025
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