Lea, Portarlington, Co. Laois
Erection of six new 18.3-metre-high lighting poles in Portarlington.
22116 · Laois County Council · Lodged 7 March 2022
- Reference
- 22116
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 7 March 2022
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 1 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of erecting six new lighting poles, each 18.3 metres high, along with light fittings. The project also 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
Erect six no. New 18.3 m high lighting poles and light fittings and all associated site works
Built & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 12 August 2025.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Rd, Portarlington, Laois | Apr 2025 | €285,000 | 230 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
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