Johnstown Road, Rathdowney, Co. Laois
Retention of a veterinary clinic in outbuildings and construction of a new extension in Rathdowney.
2131 · Laois County Council · Lodged 27 January 2021
- Reference
- 2131
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 27 January 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks to retain the change of use from outbuildings to a veterinary clinic with signage. It also requests permission to construct a new extension to the clinic with associated signage and site works.
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Official record
Development description
(a) retain change of use from outbuildings to veterinary clinic with signage and (b) permit to construct proposed extension to veterinary clinic with signage and all associated site works
Built & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knockeil, Rathdowney, Co. Laois | Mar 2025 | €100,000 | 409 m |
| Gougane, Glasha Rd, Rathdowneynot full market price | Apr 2025 | €146,666 | 464 m |
| Beechview, Glosha Road, Rathdowney | Jun 2025 | €120,000 | 482 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received27 January 2021
- Further information requested12 March 2021
- Further information received16 April 2021
- Decision due28 June 2021
- Decision issued17 June 2021
- Grant issued20 July 2021
- Permission expiry19 July 2026
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