St Colman's N.S., Church Avenue, Stradbally
Construction of an astroturf pitch with floodlighting at St Colman's National School.
2133 · Laois County Council · Lodged 27 January 2021
- Reference
- 2133
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 27 January 2021
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 2129 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of constructing a new astroturf pitch at the school. The project will include floodlighting, fencing, and all associated site works.
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
Construct an astroturf pitch with flood lighting, fencing and all associated site works
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main St, Stradbally, Laois | May 2026 | €126,000 | 167 m |
| Loft, The Hall, Stradbally | Apr 2026 | €160,000 | 181 m |
| 27 Church Ave, Stradbally, Laois | May 2025 | €190,000 | 183 m |
| 31 Oakvale Meadows, Stradballyprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €352,422 | 200 m |
| 38 Oak Vale Meadows, Church Avenue, Stradballyprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €335,000 | 215 m |
| 36 Oak Vale Meadows, Church Avenue, Stradballyprice excludes VAT | Feb 2026 | €292,952 | 219 m |
| 35 Oakvale Meadows, Stradballyprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €343,612 | 221 m |
| 33 Oakvale Meadows, Stradballyprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €343,612 | 225 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 received27 January 2021
- Further information requested15 March 2021
- Further information received26 April 2021
- Decision due23 May 2021
- Decision issued19 May 2021
- Grant issued22 June 2021
- Permission expiry21 June 2026
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
Construct a 292m2 extension to existing 1627m2 school building to accommodate a 2 classroom special needs…
St. Colmans National School , Stradbally , Co. Laois
1842LaoisLodged 1 Feb 2018Alterations
- Awaiting decision40 m away
Construct a new staff car park and all associated site works
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2660454LaoisLodged 8 Jul 2026
- Awaiting decision40 m away
Construct a new staff car park and all associated site works
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2660464LaoisLodged 10 Jul 2026
- Granted50 m away
Build a new classroom and link corridor to main building and all associated site works
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22459LaoisLodged 22 Jul 2022Alterations
- Granted70 m away
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17403LaoisLodged 26 Jul 2017Housing estate
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- Granted100 m away
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- Granted130 m away
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