Rathmiles, Killenard, Portarlington Co. Laois
Change of use of a retail unit to include an off-licence.
22112 · Laois County Council · Lodged 7 March 2022
- Reference
- 22112
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 7 March 2022
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 15 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks to change the use of an existing retail unit. The proposed new use is retail with an ancillary off-licence.
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
Change use of existing retail unit from retail use to retail with ancillary off licence use
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the special physical and social character of the existing village centre and to provide for and improve retailing and commercial activities.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Rathmiles Ave, The Heritage, Portarlington | Apr 2026 | €890,000 | 53 m |
| 10 Rathmiles Avenue, Killenard, Portarlington | Jun 2025 | €500,000 | 73 m |
| 7 Rathmiles Ave, Killenard, Portarlington | Sept 2025 | €700,000 | 81 m |
| 14 Rathmiles Grove, Killenard, Laois | May 2026 | €850,000 | 170 m |
| 3 Heritage Village, Killenardprice excludes VAT | Jul 2025 | €388,752 | 181 m |
| 6 Heriitage Village, Killenardprice excludes VAT | Jul 2025 | €450,000 | 181 m |
| 68 The Courtyard, Heritage Village, Killenardprice excludes VAT | Nov 2025 | €316,299 | 181 m |
| 10 Heritage Village, Killenardprice excludes VAT | May 2026 | €418,502 | 181 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 received7 March 2022
- Decision due1 May 2022
- Decision issued28 April 2022
- Grant issued31 May 2022
- Permission expiry30 May 2027
In the area
Applications near this site
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Construct a new dwelling house, domestic garage and all associated works
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20699LaoisLodged 22 Dec 2020New dwelling
- Granted70 m away
Retain a domestic shed and covered yard
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2460397LaoisLodged 4 Jul 2024Retention
- Granted70 m away
Retain existing boundary walls and all associated site works
1 Rathmiles Avenue , Killenard , Portarlington Co. Laois.
17204LaoisLodged 25 Apr 2017Retention
- Awaiting decision70 m away
Retain a domestic shed and covered yard
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2460384LaoisLodged 1 Jul 2024Retention
- Granted70 m away
Retain development at an existing dwelling house, No. 5 Rathmiles Avenue, Killenard, Co. Laois. The…
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231LaoisLodged 3 Jan 2023Retention
- Granted70 m away
Retain alterations to existing Public House building, which includes additional storage area on ground and…
The Thatch Pub , Rathmiles Killenard , Portarlington Co. Laois
18298LaoisLodged 16 May 2018Retention
- Awaiting decision70 m away
Retain alterations to existing Public House building, which includes additional storage area on ground and…
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18243LaoisLodged 20 Apr 2018Retention
- Granted110 m away
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22225LaoisLodged 14 Apr 2022Extension
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