Monure, Graiguecullen, Co. Laois
Construction of two astroturf pitches with floodlights, a new clubhouse, and associated parking in Graiguecullen.
2360007 · Laois County Council · Lodged 10 January 2023
- Reference
- 2360007
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 10 January 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe development will consist of constructing two astroturf pitches equipped with floodlighting and drainage. It also includes building a new clubhouse, installing boundary fencing, upgrading the entrance, and providing car parking.
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Official record
Development description
Construct 2 no. Astroturf pitches, with flood lighting & associated drainage, the construction of a new club house, new fencing to boundaries, upgrading of existing entrance, associated car parking, connection to services, and all associated site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, provide for and enhance open space, amenity facilities, and recreational uses”
National zoning type: Open space, park
Objective set by the Carlow - Graiguecullen Joint Urban Local Area Plan 2024 - 2030 (2024–2030). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Springhill Court, Fruithill, Graiguecullen | Aug 2025 | €285,000 | 393 m |
| 19 Springhill Ct, Fruithill The Numbers, Graiguecullen | Jan 2025 | €250,000 | 404 m |
| 11 Meadows Way, Springhill Road, Graiguecullenprice excludes VAT | Mar 2026 | €315,000 | 433 m |
| 12 Meadows Way, Springhill Road, Graiguecullen | Mar 2026 | €315,000 | 434 m |
| 5 Meadows Grove, Graiguecullen, Carlowprice excludes VAT | May 2025 | €308,370 | 450 m |
| 6 Meadows Grove, Crossneen, Graiguecullenprice excludes VAT | May 2025 | €308,370 | 451 m |
| 8 Meadows Grove, Crosneen, Graiguecullenprice excludes VAT | May 2025 | €308,370 | 455 m |
| 9 Meadows Grove, Crossneen, Graiguecullenprice excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €302,750 | 458 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 received10 January 2023
- Decision due6 March 2023
- Decision issued6 March 2023
- Grant issued11 April 2023
- Permission expiry10 April 2028
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