83 The Hermitage, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Retention of an existing extension and shed, and permission to build a new ground floor bedroom.
21154 · Laois County Council · Lodged 15 March 2021
- Reference
- 21154
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 15 March 2021
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 13 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks permission to retain an existing extension and domestic shed on the property. It also requests permission to construct a new ground floor bedroom extension.
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 existing extension and domestic shed and permit to build a ground floor bedroom
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the amenity of developed residential communities.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 The Hermitage, Borris Rd, Portlaoise | Nov 2025 | €289,000 | 25 m |
| 110 The Hermitage, Portlaoise, Laois | Oct 2025 | €310,000 | 152 m |
| 111 The Hermitage, Portlaoise, Laois | May 2026 | €270,000 | 159 m |
| 176 The Hermitage, Portlaoise, Laois | Feb 2025 | €335,000 | 177 m |
| 177 The Hermitage, Portlaoise, Laois | Oct 2025 | €266,028 | 180 m |
| 131 The Hermitage, Borris Rd, Portlaoise | Jan 2026 | €323,000 | 241 m |
| 39 Ratheven Heights, Borris Rd, Portlaoise | Apr 2025 | €225,500 | 362 m |
| 33 Rathevan Heights, Borris Rd, Portlaoise | May 2026 | €257,000 | 379 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 received15 March 2021
- Decision due9 May 2021
- Decision issued29 April 2021
- Grant issued31 May 2021
- Permission expiry30 May 2026
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
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Retain domestic shed, covered walkway and associated site works
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Retain single storey extension to rear of dwelling house and all associated site works
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17507LaoisLodged 19 Sept 2017Retention
- Granted130 m away
Retain single storey extension to the rear/north-east elevation of existing bungalow dwelling and to include…
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19159LaoisLodged 21 Mar 2019Retention
- Granted200 m away
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2460368LaoisLodged 25 Jun 2024Extension
- Granted290 m away
Retain existing sheds on site and construct a domestic extension to rear of existing dwelling house and all…
162 The Hermitage , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
2085LaoisLodged 19 Feb 2020Extension
- Granted290 m away
Construct a new dwelling house, domestic garage, new site entrance and all associated site works
Ratheven , Portlaoise , Co. Laois.
20237LaoisLodged 20 May 2020New dwelling
- Awaiting decision300 m away
Permission for proposed extension to the side and rear of existing dwelling house and all associated site…
163 The Hermitage , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
20389LaoisLodged 31 Jul 2020Extension
- Refused300 m away
Construct a new dwelling house, domestic garage, new site entrance and all associated site works
Rathevan , Portlaoise , Co.Laois
19376LaoisLodged 2 Jul 2019New dwelling
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