Knocknamoe, Abbeyleix, Co.Laois
Demolition of a derelict house and construction of three new terraced houses in Abbeyleix.
22510 · Laois County Council · Lodged 19 August 2022
- Reference
- 22510
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 19 August 2022
- Residential units
- 3
- Floor area
- 945 m²
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to amend a previously approved housing development. The proposal includes the demolition of an existing derelict house and entrance to make way for an additional terrace block of three dwelling houses and extra public green space.
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
Amend the housing development previously approved under planning permission reference number 20/438 to provide an additional terrace block of 3 dwelling houses and additional public green space. Permission is sought to demolish existing derelict dwelling house and associated entrance. Permission is also sought for all associated site development works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance 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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Grallow Wood, Abbeyleix, Laois | Oct 2025 | €380,000 | 143 m |
| 32 De Vesci Hill, Abbeyleix, Co Laoisprice excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €405,286 | 203 m |
| 27 Grallow Wood, Ballymullen Rd, Abbeyleix | Feb 2025 | €295,000 | 204 m |
| 33 De Vesci Hill, Abbeyleix, Co Laoisprice excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €405,286 | 208 m |
| 5 De Vesci Court, Abbeyleix, Laoisnot full market price | May 2025 | €80,460 | 250 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 received19 August 2022
- Further information requested5 October 2022
- Further information received29 December 2022
- Decision due29 January 2023
- Decision issued26 January 2023
- Grant issued28 February 2023
- Permission expiry19 July 2026
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