Rathdowney GAA, Newtownperry, Rathdowney
Retention of ball stop nets at Rathdowney GAA club.
21697 · Laois County Council · Lodged 12 October 2021
- Reference
- 21697
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 12 October 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks retention permission for ball stop nets as constructed at Newtownperry, Rathdowney. The development includes 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
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 The Showgrounds, Moore St, Rathdowney | May 2025 | €220,000 | 150 m |
| 28 The Showgrounds, Rathdowney, Laois | Sept 2025 | €215,000 | 154 m |
| 29 Slieve Bloom Heights, Rathdowney, Laois | Sept 2025 | €235,000 | 163 m |
| 27 Slieve Bloom Heights, Rathdowney, Laois | Apr 2026 | €248,000 | 179 m |
| 25 Slieve Bloom Heights, Rathdowney, Co Laois | Aug 2025 | €230,000 | 197 m |
| Knockeil, Rathdowney, Co. Laois | Mar 2025 | €100,000 | 215 m |
| 17 Slieve Bloom Hgts, Rathdowney, Laois | Sept 2025 | €240,000 | 262 m |
| 4 Pound St, Rathdowney, Laois | Jan 2026 | €165,000 | 263 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 received12 October 2021
- Decision due6 December 2021
- Decision issued2 December 2021
- Grant issued11 January 2022
- Permission expiry10 January 2027
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Awaiting decision30 m away
Retain ball stop nets as constructed and including all associated site workss
Rathdowney GAA , Newtownperry , Rathdowney
21690LaoisLodged 7 Oct 2021Retention
- 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
2360392LaoisLodged 23 Sept 2023Other
- Granted80 m away
Erect flood lights , generator enclosure and all associated site works
Rathdowney GAA , Newtownperry , Rathdowney
22265LaoisLodged 3 May 2022Other
- Granted90 m away
1. Amend the northern site boundary from previously granted application ref: 22/265, 2.Construct a new…
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2360484LaoisLodged 14 Nov 2023Other
- Awaiting decision90 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
- Granted90 m away
Construct an extension to existing dwelling
25 O'Daly Terrace , Rathdowney , Co. Laois.
2097LaoisLodged 24 Feb 2020Extension
- Granted110 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
- Granted120 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
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- Awaiting decisionRetention
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