Oldglass, Ballacolla, Co. Laois
Retention and development of a commercial hub including a farm shop, car sales, and a new 'Taste of Laois Centre' in Ballacolla.
21668 · Laois County Council · Lodged 24 September 2021
- Reference
- 21668
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 24 September 2021
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 1599 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks retention permission for several existing structures including saw sheds, a workshop, a farm shop, a bicycle hire shop, and a car sales unit. It also seeks permission to build an extension to the farm shop, a new 'Taste of Laois Centre' with artisan units and a lecture theatre, and a new entrance from the R433.
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Official record
Development description
Develop as follows: a) retention planning permission for saw shed 1, saw shed 2, workshop,esb substation storage shed and a portacabin containing canteen and toilet b) retention planning permission for farmshop and full planning permission for extension to farmshop, c) retention planning permission for bicycle hire shop and store d) retention planning permission for car sales & service unit consisting of workshop, valeting unit, portacabin office, display yard, entrance and signage e) retention planning permission for entrance a access to manor stone display area and signage, f) planning permission for 'taste of laois centre' consisting of artisan units, lecture theatre, audio-visual room, toilet blocks, staff toilet and office and signage g)planning permission for new entrance b from the r433 to parking area in manor stone and taste of laois centre h) planning permisslon for a cycle access with safety barrier including all associated and necessary site works on a serviced site
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received24 September 2021
- Further information requested17 November 2021
- Further information received9 May 2022
- Decision due5 June 2022
- Decision issued3 June 2022
- Grant issued5 July 2022
- Permission expiry4 July 2027
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