Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedCommercialDecided 15 June 2023

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

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The 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.

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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

Town CentreUC
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.

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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
Ballinakill Rd, Abbeyleix, LaoisJan 2025€275,00023 m
Roslevin, Ballinakill Rd, AbbeyleixJun 2026€550,000166 m
Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, LaoisJan 2026€150,000172 m
The Bungalow, Ballnakill Road, AbbeyleixFeb 2026€290,000324 m
Hill Cottage, Abbeyleix, Co LaoisMay 2025€194,000447 m
Upper Main St, Abbeyleix, PortlaoiseDec 2025€640,000462 m
Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, County LaoisMay 2025€505,000472 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

  1. Application received31 January 2023
  2. Further information requested23 March 2023
  3. Further information received25 May 2023
  4. Decision due21 June 2023
  5. Decision issued15 June 2023
  6. Grant issued24 July 2023
  7. Permission expiry23 July 2028

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