St Francis Special School, Borris Road, Portlaoise
Modifications to school access in Portlaoise to create a new vehicular ramp and one-way system.
20416 · Laois County Council · Lodged 12 August 2020
- Reference
- 20416
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 12 August 2020
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to modify a previously granted permission at St Francis Special School. The works will incorporate a new vehicular ramp access link to the rear of the school building to facilitate a one-way route for pupil mini-bus drop-off and pick-up.
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Official record
Development description
Modify existing granted planning permission ref: 17/274 to incorporate a new vehicular ramp access link to the rear of the school building connecting the lower access road to the upper level access road to facilitate a one-way route for pupil mini-bus drop-off and pick-up using the upper access gates as an exit only
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Dr Murphy Place, Borris Rd, Portlaoise | Mar 2025 | €170,000 | 81 m |
| 35 Borris Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois | Jun 2025 | €295,000 | 88 m |
| 34 Borris Rd, Portlaoise, Laois | Mar 2025 | €252,000 | 92 m |
| 42 St Brigids Place, Portlaoise, Laois | Sept 2025 | €127,500 | 101 m |
| 31 Borris Road, Portlaoise, Laois | Feb 2026 | €210,000 | 109 m |
| 179 St Brigids Place, Portlaoise, Laois | Jan 2025 | €190,000 | 130 m |
| 48 St Brigids Place, Portlaoise, Laois | Sept 2025 | €187,000 | 140 m |
| 49 St Brigids Place, Portlaoise, Laois | Nov 2025 | €225,000 | 145 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 received12 August 2020
- Decision due6 October 2020
- Decision issued1 October 2020
- Grant issued2 November 2020
- Permission expiry1 November 2025
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