Epworth Hall, Main Street, Abbeyleix
Retention of wall demolition and toilet block construction within the curtilage of a protected structure.
2031 · Laois County Council · Lodged 24 January 2020
- Reference
- 2031
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 24 January 2020
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to retain the demolition of a wall and a toilet block, and to complete the construction of the toilet block. The proposed works are located within the curtilage of a protected structure (Epworth Hall).
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 (a) the demolition of a wall, (b) a toilet block; complete the construction of toilet block together with all ancillary site services and site works. Please note that the proposed works are within the curtilage of a protected structure rps 072 (niah reg no. : 12900724)
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the special physical and social character of the existing town 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 De Vesci Court, Abbeyleix, Laoisnot full market price | May 2025 | €80,460 | 270 m |
| 33 De Vesci Hill, Abbeyleix, Co Laoisprice excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €405,286 | 285 m |
| 32 De Vesci Hill, Abbeyleix, Co Laoisprice excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €405,286 | 297 m |
| The Bungalow, Ballnakill Road, Abbeyleix | Feb 2026 | €290,000 | 312 m |
| Hill Cottage, Abbeyleix, Co Laois | May 2025 | €194,000 | 473 m |
| Upper Main St, Abbeyleix, Portlaoise | Dec 2025 | €640,000 | 485 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 received24 January 2020
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