Church Street, Rathdowney, Co. Laois
Conversion of a former butcher shop into a residential extension with a two-storey addition in Rathdowney.
22646 · Laois County Council · Lodged 17 October 2022
- Reference
- 22646
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 17 October 2022
- Residential units
- 3
- Floor area
- 122 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks to change the use of a former butcher shop into a residential extension. This includes a two-storey extension, and the retention of an en suite and a shed to the rear.
- Storeys
- 2
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 former 'butcher shop' into residential extension including 2 storey extension, retention of en suite to rear of existing property, retention of shed to the rear of the existing property
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the special physical and social character of the existing town 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Conoboro Road, Rathdowney Co Laois | Nov 2025 | €180,000 | 318 m |
| Levalley, Rathdowney, Laois | May 2025 | €110,000 | 429 m |
| Pound St, Rathdowney, Laois | Jan 2025 | €127,000 | 430 m |
| Mill St, Rathdowney, Laois | Oct 2025 | €105,000 | 436 m |
| Main St, Rathdowney, Laois | Aug 2025 | €250,000 | 450 m |
| 4 Pound St, Rathdowney, Laois | Jan 2026 | €165,000 | 480 m |
| 5 Pound St, Rathdowney, Co Laois | Mar 2025 | €113,500 | 480 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 received17 October 2022
- Decision due11 December 2022
- Decision issued7 December 2022
- Grant issued20 January 2023
- Permission expiry19 January 2028
In the area
Applications near this site
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- Granted60 m away
Construct single storey extension to rear of dwelling house and all associated site works
14 Church Street , Rathdowney , Co. Laois
17190LaoisLodged 19 Apr 2017Extension
- Awaiting decision150 m away
Construct a new sports hall, male and female changing rooms, toilet accommodation, store, social area,…
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20474LaoisLodged 21 Sept 2020Commercial
- Awaiting decision190 m away
Construct a new all weather playing pitch with associated fencing, netting, lighting and ancillary site works
St. Fergal's College , Church Street , Rathdowney Co. Laois
2434LaoisLodged 7 Mar 2024Infrastructure
- Granted190 m away
Construct a new all weather playing pitch with associated fencing, netting, lighting and ancillary site works
St. Fergal's College , Church Street , Rathdowney Co. Laois
2442LaoisLodged 15 Mar 2024Infrastructure
- Granted190 m away
Construct a new sports hall, male and female changing rooms, toilet accommodation, store, social area,…
St Fergals College , Church Street , Rathdowney
20501LaoisLodged 30 Sept 2020Infrastructure
- Awaiting decision210 m away
Develop as follows — retain the removal of the roof structure over the newly built courtyard and walls
The Commercial Inn , Church Street , Rathdowney
21527LaoisLodged 22 Jul 2021Change of use
- Awaiting decision210 m away
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21330LaoisLodged 14 May 2021Change of use
- Awaiting decision220 m away
Planning permission for the following: a. Change of use of existing public house , night-club, first & second…
The Commercial Inn , Church Street , Rathdowney.
19366LaoisLodged 27 Jun 2019Change of use
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