Behind Annefield House, Dublin Road, Portlaoise Co. Laois
Amendments to a previously approved place of worship near a protected structure in Portlaoise.
22672 · Laois County Council · Lodged 26 October 2022
- Reference
- 22672
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 26 October 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks to amend the elevations and plans of a previously approved place of worship (Ref. No. 19/220). The works are located within the curtilage of Annefield House, which is a protected structure.
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 elevations and plans to place of worship previously granted permission (ref. No. 19/220) and associated site works within the curtilage of protected structure annefield house
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.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosetta, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise | Oct 2025 | €925,000 | 77 m |
| 37 St Johns Sq, Portlaoise, Laois | Dec 2025 | €197,000 | 169 m |
| 31 Borris Road, Portlaoise, Laois | Feb 2026 | €210,000 | 182 m |
| 19b Stradbrook, Portlaoise, Laois | Apr 2026 | €210,000 | 194 m |
| 34 Borris Rd, Portlaoise, Laois | Mar 2025 | €252,000 | 202 m |
| 35 Borris Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois | Jun 2025 | €295,000 | 209 m |
| 24c Stradbrook, Stradbally Rd, Portlaoise | Jun 2026 | €185,000 | 214 m |
| Apt 19c, Strandbrook, Portlaoise | Jun 2025 | €225,000 | 237 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 received26 October 2022
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