Ratheven, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Demolition of a domestic shed, replacement with a new shed, and installation of wind turbines and solar panels in Portlaoise.
21273 · Laois County Council · Lodged 30 April 2021
- Reference
- 21273
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 30 April 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed development in Ratheven involves the demolition of an existing domestic shed and its replacement with a new one. It also includes the installation of two domestic wind turbines and three domestic solar panel turntables with associated solar PV panels.
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
- Permission for
- Demolition of existing domestic shed and replacement of the same shed with new domestic shed
- Installation of two domestic wind turbines
- Installation of three domestic solar panel turn tables and associated solar pv panels
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Ratheven Heights, Borris Rd, Portlaoise | Apr 2025 | €225,500 | 190 m |
| 33 Rathevan Heights, Borris Rd, Portlaoise | May 2026 | €257,000 | 205 m |
| 176 The Hermitage, Portlaoise, Laois | Feb 2025 | €335,000 | 209 m |
| 177 The Hermitage, Portlaoise, Laois | Oct 2025 | €266,028 | 220 m |
| 25 Rathevan Heights, Portlaoise, Laois | Mar 2025 | €255,000 | 238 m |
| 23 Ratheven Heights, Ratheven Estate, Portlaoise | Feb 2025 | €292,000 | 245 m |
| 6 Rossdarragh Hill, Portlaoise, Laois | Jun 2026 | €435,000 | 291 m |
| 4 Rossdarragh Hill, Ratheven, Portlaoise | Oct 2025 | €425,000 | 292 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 issued15 June 2021
- Grant issued20 July 2021
- Permission expiry19 July 2026
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Awaiting decision30 m away
Demolition of an existing shed and replacement of same shed with a new domestic shed. Installation of 2nr.…
Rathevan , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
21210LaoisLodged 8 Apr 2021Alterations
- Awaiting decision70 m away
Reduce the site boundaries from previously permitted file P.05/1035 as a consequence of permission P.18/229
Rathevan , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
20414LaoisLodged 12 Aug 2020Retention
- Granted80 m away
Retain the reduction of the site boundaries from previously permitted file P.05/1035 as a consequence of…
Rathevan , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
20422LaoisLodged 17 Aug 2020Retention
- Granted90 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
- Refused90 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
- Granted100 m away
Construct new 3 bedroom bungalow dwelling, alter existing entrance gate to form a second entrance, connect to…
Ratheven , Portlaoise , County Laois
18229LaoisLodged 17 Apr 2018New dwelling
- Granted100 m away
Construct new 4 bedroom dormer style dwelling with single storey kitchen/dining/living area and utility…
Ratheven , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
19515LaoisLodged 13 Sept 2019New dwelling
- Awaiting decision100 m away
Construct new dormer style dwelling with single storey kitchen/dining/living area and utility annex, proposed…
Ratheven , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
19426LaoisLodged 25 Jul 2019New dwelling
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