Droughill, Portarlington, Co. Laois
Retention of roof alterations for an attic conversion with dormer windows and a rear extension.
21682 · Laois County Council · Lodged 4 October 2021
- Reference
- 21682
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 4 October 2021
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 96 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks retention permission for roof alterations that accommodate an attic conversion with front dormer windows. It also seeks to retain an extension built to the rear of the existing dwelling.
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
Of roof alterations to accommodate an attic conversion with dormer windows to the front, an extension to the rear of the existing dwelling and all associated site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and improve 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.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Marian Hill, Portarlington, Laois | Jun 2026 | €226,000 | 134 m |
| Apartment 134 Crann Nua, Portarlington, Co Laois | Mar 2026 | €175,000 | 231 m |
| 132 Crann Nua, Portarlington, Co Laois | Sept 2025 | €162,000 | 231 m |
| 36 Pine Villa, Portarlington, Laois | Oct 2025 | €285,000 | 239 m |
| 45 Cushina Avenue, Portarlingtonprice excludes VAT | Jun 2026 | €308,326 | 278 m |
| 39 Cushina Avenue, Portarlington, County Laoisprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €268,723 | 278 m |
| 42 Cushina Avenue, Portarlingtonprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €308,326 | 278 m |
| 44 Cushina Avenue, Portarlingtonprice excludes VAT | Jun 2026 | €308,326 | 278 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 received4 October 2021
- Decision due28 November 2021
- Decision issued18 November 2021
- Grant issued20 December 2021
- Permission expiry19 December 2026
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