Eircom Exchange, Rock Road, Borris in Ossory
Erection of an 18-metre high telecommunications mast at the Eircom Exchange on Rock Road.
20274 · Laois County Council · Lodged 8 June 2020
- Reference
- 20274
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 8 June 2020
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to construct an 18-metre high free-standing communications structure, reaching a total height of 18.75 metres with antennas. The development includes associated antennae, communication dishes, ground equipment, and site works to integrate with the existing Eircom network.
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 an 18 metre high free standing communications structure (total height with antennas 18.75 metres) with its associated antennae, communication dishes, ground equipment and all associated site development works. The development will form part of eircom ltd existing telecommunications and broadband network
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Glendine, Glenall, Borris In Ossory | Sept 2025 | €250,000 | 111 m |
| 2 Mill Court, Borris In Ossory, Laois | Mar 2025 | €175,000 | 121 m |
| 2 Mill Court, Borris In Ossory, Laois | Oct 2025 | €252,500 | 121 m |
| Roseville Cottage, Borris In Ossary, Laois | Jan 2025 | €425,000 | 237 m |
| 6 Deanswood, Borris-in-ossoryprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €235,000 | 237 m |
| 12 Deans Wood, Borris In Ossory, Laoisprice excludes VAT | Aug 2025 | €200,881 | 237 m |
| 5 Ossory Court, Borris In Ossory, Laois | May 2026 | €187,000 | 266 m |
| 7 Ossory Court, Borris In Ossory, Laois | Oct 2025 | €210,000 | 273 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 received8 June 2020
- Further information requested28 July 2020
- Application withdrawn27 October 2020
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