Main Street, Borris in Ossory, Co Laois
Demolition of rear structures, change of use of a former hotel to residential, and construction of an extension and a new townhouse.
2360210 · Laois County Council · Lodged 9 June 2023
- Reference
- 2360210
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 9 June 2023
- Residential units
- 4
- Floor area
- 1151 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThis development involves demolishing a former ballroom and bar to the rear of a three-storey former hotel, changing its use from commercial to domestic, and adding a rear extension. It also includes building a domestic garage and a new two-storey townhouse to the side of the building.
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
Demolish various single and two storey structures comprising the former ballroom and public bar area and ancillary structures, to the rear and side of the existing three storey former hotel building. Change of use on the site from commercial to domestic. Internal modifications to the existing three storey structure. Alterations to the façade of the existing three storey structure. The erection of a single storey domestic extension to the rear of the existing three storey structure, fronting on to st patrick’s terrace. The erection of a domestic garage fronting onto st patrick’s terrace. The erection of a two storey townhouse to the side of the existing three storey former hotel building fronting onto main street. Alterations to the site entrance and boundary wall on st patrick’s terrace and associated site works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the special physical and social character of the existing village 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Deanswood, Borris In Ossory, Laoisnot full market price · price excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €248,101 | 67 m |
| 35 Deanswood, Borris In Ossory, Laoisnot full market price · price excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €248,101 | 69 m |
| 37 Deanswood, Borris In Ossory, Laoisnot full market price · price excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €248,019 | 69 m |
| 38 Deanswood, Borris In Ossory, Laoisnot full market price · price excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €249,531 | 70 m |
| 33 Deanswood, Borris In Ossory, Laoisnot full market price · price excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €249,531 | 72 m |
| 34 Deanswood, Borris In Ossory, Laoisnot full market price · price excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €248,019 | 73 m |
| Main Street, Borris-In-Ossory, Co. Laois | May 2026 | €90,000 | 73 m |
| 5 St Patricks Terrace, Borris In Ossorry, Co Laois | Feb 2025 | €200,000 | 160 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 received9 June 2023
- Further information requested2 August 2023
- Further information received30 August 2023
- Decision due26 September 2023
- Decision issued26 September 2023
- Grant issued1 November 2023
- Permission expiry31 October 2028
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