Presentation Convent, Sarsfield Street, Mountmellick
Retention of alterations and extensions for fire safety and access at Presentation Convent, Mountmellick.
21272 · Laois County Council · Lodged 30 April 2021
- Reference
- 21272
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 30 April 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks retention for alterations and extensions to a protected structure to meet fire safety and universal access requirements. Works include the demolition of a 20th-century conservatory and boiler chimney, construction of a new porch/disabled WC, and various internal modifications.
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Official record
Development description
Alterations and extension in addition to grant ref 19/233 arising from requirements for additional fire safety measures and improving universal access, (1) demolition of single storey 20th century conservatory to rear and construction of a new single storey porch/disabled w. C. In its place. (2) raising of floor level at ground floor lift lobby to match hall level, (3) provision of gently sloping access and level access landing at existing entrance to annex building, (4) enlargement of approved ensuite in bedroom ten on second floor level to accommodate assisted bathroom (5) forming of escape exit doorway in existing window on ground floor to rear (6) forming of doorway in kitchen corridor (7) forming of doorway between main kitchen and scullery (8) demolition of redundant three storey 20th century boiler chimney to rear (9) subdivision of ground floor general purpose room in annex building to form locker room and meeting room at presentation convert mountmellick, a protected structure
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 12 Church View, Ashgrove, Mountmellick | Feb 2025 | €150,000 | 93 m |
| 2 Church View, Ashgrove, Mountmellick | May 2025 | €170,000 | 94 m |
| Apt 6 Church View, Ashgrove, Mountmellick | May 2026 | €190,000 | 94 m |
| Apt 5 Orchard View, Ashgrove, Mountmellicknot full market price | May 2025 | €87,500 | 102 m |
| 1 Connolly St, Mountmellick, Co Laois | Nov 2025 | €230,000 | 104 m |
| 5 Sarsfield St, Mountmellick, Laois | May 2026 | €240,000 | 111 m |
| 1 Riverview Apts, Ashgrove, Mountmellick | Mar 2026 | €172,000 | 115 m |
| 9 Ashgrove, Mountmellick, Laois | Feb 2025 | €215,000 | 150 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 received30 April 2021
- Decision due24 June 2021
- Decision issued17 June 2021
- Grant issued4 August 2021
- Permission expiry3 August 2026
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