Rathdowney GAA, Newtownperry, Rathdowney
Retention of ball stop nets at Rathdowney GAA club.
21690 · Laois County Council · Lodged 7 October 2021
- Reference
- 21690
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 7 October 2021
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought to keep the existing ball stop nets as constructed at Rathdowney GAA club, including all associated site works.
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Official record
Development description
Retain ball stop nets as constructed and including all associated site workss
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To preserve, provide for and improve active and passive recreational public and private open space.”
National zoning type: Active open space
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 The Showgrounds, Rathdowney, Laois | Sept 2025 | €215,000 | 174 m |
| 31 The Showgrounds, Moore St, Rathdowney | May 2025 | €220,000 | 174 m |
| Knockeil, Rathdowney, Co. Laois | Mar 2025 | €100,000 | 189 m |
| 29 Slieve Bloom Heights, Rathdowney, Laois | Sept 2025 | €235,000 | 193 m |
| 27 Slieve Bloom Heights, Rathdowney, Laois | Apr 2026 | €248,000 | 207 m |
| 25 Slieve Bloom Heights, Rathdowney, Co Laois | Aug 2025 | €230,000 | 226 m |
| 4 Pound St, Rathdowney, Laois | Jan 2026 | €165,000 | 250 m |
| 5 Pound St, Rathdowney, Co Laois | Mar 2025 | €113,500 | 250 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received7 October 2021
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted30 m away
Retain ball stop nets as constructed and including all associated site workss
Rathdowney GAA , Newtownperry , Rathdowney
21697LaoisLodged 12 Oct 2021Retention
- Granted60 m away
Erect flood lights , generator enclosure and all associated site works
Rathdowney GAA , Newtownperry , Rathdowney
22265LaoisLodged 3 May 2022Other
- Granted60 m away
Construct an extension to existing dwelling
25 O'Daly Terrace , Rathdowney , Co. Laois.
2097LaoisLodged 24 Feb 2020Extension
- Awaiting decision70 m away
Construct a new masonry wall to the north of the grounds, including all associated site works
Rathdowney GAA Club , Rathdowney , Co laois
2360392LaoisLodged 23 Sept 2023Other
- Granted80 m away
1. Amend the northern site boundary from previously granted application ref: 22/265, 2.Construct a new…
Rathdowney GAA Club , Cascade Street Rathdowney , Co Laois
2360484LaoisLodged 14 Nov 2023Other
- Awaiting decision80 m away
Construct a new masonry wall to the north of the grounds, including all associated site works
Rathdowney GAA Club , Rathdowney , Co Laois
2360395LaoisLodged 25 Sept 2023Other
- Granted80 m away
Retain indefinitely, domestic stores & car port as constructed to the rear of the dwelling
28 O'Daly Terrace , Rathdowney , Co. Laois
19467LaoisLodged 16 Aug 2019Retention
- Granted100 m away
Demolish existing garage and construct an extension to the side and rear of house; construct a single storey…
24 O'Daly Terrace , Rathdowney , Co. Laois
20367LaoisLodged 17 Jul 2020Extension
Related developments
Similar applications
Ranked by what these developments actually propose, not by matching words — so you can see how comparable applications were decided.
- GrantedRetention
Retain ball stop nets as constructed and including all associated site workss
Rathdowney GAA , Newtownperry , Rathdowney
21697LaoisLodged 12 Oct 2021
- Awaiting decisionOther
Construct ball stop nets and all associated works
The Heath Golf Club , The Heath , Portlaoise
2360355LaoisLodged 5 Sept 2023
- GrantedOther
The construction of a ball stop net, supporting structure and associated site works
Graigue , Adare , Co. Limerick
2561155LimerickLodged 10 Nov 2025
- Awaiting decisionInfrastructure
Extension in height to the existing 2 no. ball stop nets, and all associated site works
Kildangan GAA , Kildangan , Co. Kildare
2660193KildareLodged 25 Feb 2026
- GrantedOther
Two ball stop netting structures and all associated ancillary works
Clashganny West , Newcastle , Clonmel
2260337TipperaryLodged 1 Jul 2022
- GrantedOther
The development will consist of the proposed erection of a new extension to the existing ball stop nets,…
Rosemount , Moate , Co Westmeath
197038WestmeathLodged 25 Feb 2019
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