Ballinakill Road, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois
Extension and refurbishment of an existing service station in Abbeyleix.
2330 · Laois County Council · Lodged 31 January 2023
- Reference
- 2330
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 31 January 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves converting an existing dwelling into a service station extension and constructing single-storey side and rear extensions. Works include a convenience retail area with an off-licence, demolition of some existing structures, and relocation of fuel storage tanks.
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
Carry out proposed extension and refurbishment works to existing service station to comprise of a) change of use of existing dwelling to service station extension, b) construct a single storey extensions to the side & rear elevations to include internal refurbishment works for a convenience retail area with an off licence, delicatessen, toilets, staff facilities and store areas, c) demolition of existing dwelling extension to front elevation and external store areas to rear & side elevations, d) amend existing forecourt canopy height and e) relocate fuel storage tanks to forecourt area and to include all associated ancillary works
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinakill Rd, Abbeyleix, Laois | Jan 2025 | €275,000 | 23 m |
| Roslevin, Ballinakill Rd, Abbeyleix | Jun 2026 | €550,000 | 166 m |
| Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, Laois | Jan 2026 | €150,000 | 172 m |
| The Bungalow, Ballnakill Road, Abbeyleix | Feb 2026 | €290,000 | 324 m |
| Hill Cottage, Abbeyleix, Co Laois | May 2025 | €194,000 | 447 m |
| Upper Main St, Abbeyleix, Portlaoise | Dec 2025 | €640,000 | 462 m |
| Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, County Laois | May 2025 | €505,000 | 472 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 received31 January 2023
- Further information requested23 March 2023
- Further information received25 May 2023
- Decision due21 June 2023
- Decision issued15 June 2023
- Grant issued24 July 2023
- Permission expiry23 July 2028
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