St. Fintans Hospital, Block Road, Portlaoise
Extension of duration for a new 40-bed mental health residential facility in Portlaoise.
20333 · Laois County Council · Lodged 6 July 2020
- Reference
- 20333
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- EXTENSION OF DURATION
- Received
- 6 July 2020
Summary
AI-generatedAn extension of duration is sought for the construction of a new single-storey, 40-bed residential facility. The building is intended for use as a mental health centre at St. Fintans Hospital.
- Residential units
- 40
- Storey
- 1
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Official record
Development description
New build 40 bed single storey residential facility for mental health centre.
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.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Melrose House, Chantiere Gate, Portlaoise | Jun 2026 | €253,000 | 181 m |
| 43 Grenville, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise | Aug 2025 | €339,000 | 305 m |
| Dublin Rd, Portlaoise, Laois | Jun 2026 | €365,000 | 323 m |
| 21 Chantiere Gate, Block Rd, Portlaoise | Mar 2026 | €500,000 | 327 m |
| Dublin Rd, Portlaoighis, Laois | Oct 2025 | €380,000 | 339 m |
| 8 Summerhill, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise | Jul 2025 | €651,000 | 350 m |
| 2 Chestnut Ave, Foxburrow, Portlaoise | Oct 2025 | €530,000 | 357 m |
| 2 Chestnut Ave, Foxburrow, Portlaoise | Oct 2025 | €445,000 | 357 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received6 July 2020
- Decision due30 August 2020
- Decision issued21 August 2020
- Permission expiry6 June 2025
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