No 1 Wesley Terrace, Railway Street, Portlaoise Co. Laois.
Change of use from a dwelling house to offices in Portlaoise.
2360098 · Laois County Council · Lodged 16 March 2023
- Reference
- 2360098
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 16 March 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to change the use of an existing dwelling house to offices. The property is located at No. 1 Wesley Terrace, Railway Street, Portlaoise.
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 from dwelling house to offices and all associated site works at no. 1 wesley terrace, railway street, portlaoise, co. Laois. R32 t3hy
The historical record
How change-of-use applications have been decided in Laois County Council
94% granted
of 233 change-of-use applications granted, refused or part-granted by Laois County Council, 2016–2026.
- The same category nationally
- 88%14,584
- All categories in Laois County Council
- 95%5,498
These are historical figures for this category in this council area, counted from the statutory register over the last 10 years. They are not an assessment of this application and say nothing about how it will be decided.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Millbrook, Church Rd, Portlaois | Jun 2025 | €192,500 | 194 m |
| Apt. 1 28 Church St, Portlaoise, County Laois | Apr 2026 | €123,333 | 199 m |
| Apt. 2 28 Church Street, Portlaoise, County Laois | Apr 2026 | €123,333 | 199 m |
| 3 Hynds Sq, Portlaoise, Laois | Apr 2025 | €140,000 | 203 m |
| 28 Millbrook, Portlaoise, Laoisnot full market price | Sept 2025 | €120,000 | 213 m |
| 7 Millbrook, Portlaoise, Laois | Dec 2025 | €160,000 | 227 m |
| 8 Millbrook, Portlaoise, Laois | Nov 2025 | €238,000 | 232 m |
| 19 Market Sq, Portlaoise, Laois | Nov 2025 | €172,000 | 240 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 received16 March 2023
- Decision due10 May 2023
- Decision issued9 May 2023
- Grant issued9 June 2023
- Permission expiry8 June 2028
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Awaiting decision30 m away
Retain change of use from dwelling house to office and associated site works
5 Wesley Terrace , Railway Street , Portlaoise
2660380LaoisLodged 17 Jun 2026
- Awaiting decision70 m away
Erect an illuminated sign to side of premises and all associated works at Bank Place (RPS no.953 and in the…
Bank Place , Railway St , Portlaoise
22351LaoisLodged 8 Jun 2022Commercial
- Granted80 m away
(i) Demolish 85.4sqm, including non-original additions to the existing house and a detached shed; (ii)…
Maryville House , Church Street Portlaoise , Co. Laois
2460422LaoisLodged 16 Jul 2024Apartments
- Awaiting decision80 m away
Carry out development which will consist of: (i) Demolition of 85.4sqm, including non-original additions to…
Maryville House , Church Street Portlaoise , Co. Laois
2460413LaoisLodged 13 Jul 2024Apartments
- Granted80 m away
Erect an illuminated sign to side of premises and all associated works at Bank Place (RPS no.953 and in the…
Bank Place , Railway St , Portlaoise
22392LaoisLodged 28 Jun 2022Alterations
- Granted90 m away
Change of use from restaurant to office space and all associated site works
Bank Place , Portlaoise , Co. Laois.
2560151LaoisLodged 25 Mar 2025Change of use
- Awaiting decision100 m away
Create an open pedestrian area at the train station, reorganise parking by providing 28 car parking spaces to…
Iarnród Éireann , Portlaoise Railway Station Railway Street , Portlaoise
21762LaoisLodged 12 Nov 2021Infrastructure
- Granted100 m away
Create an open pedestrian area at the entrance to the train station, reorganise parking by providing 28 car…
Iarnród Éireann , Portlaoise Railway Station Railway Street , Portlaoise
21831LaoisLodged 3 Dec 2021Infrastructure
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