A c. 2.14 Ha site at Summerhill Portlaoise Co. Laois. The site is generally bound to the north by the Portlaoise Southern Circular Road to the east by Holy Family School Road and to the west and south by undeveloped agricultural lands., Portlaoise
Construction of 45 residential dwellings and active travel infrastructure in Portlaoise.
2360350 · Laois County Council · Lodged 1 September 2023
- Reference
- 2360350
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 1 September 2023
- Residential units
- 45
- Floor area
- 5940 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of 45 residential dwellings, including a three-storey detached house and semi-detached corner units. The project also incorporates active travel infrastructure improvements at the nearby O'Devoy roundabout.
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
Permission for development at this c. 2.14 ha site at summerhill, portlaoise, co. Laois. The site is generally bound to the north by the portlaoise southern circular road, to the east by holy family school road, and to the west and south by undeveloped agricultural lands. Works are also proposed at o’devoy (o’deevy) roundabout comprising active travel infrastructure improvements to include the introduction of new shared pedestrian / cycle areas on the southern side of the southern circular road and aghnaharna drive and improved pedestrian and cycle crossing facilities across the site access arm of this junction. Wastewater will be pumped via a rising main to discharge into the existing 450mm public wastewater sewer to the north-east at the o’kelly roundabout. Potable water supply will be provided through a new connection to the existing 400mm public watermain on aghnaharna drive. The development site area, roadworks, and water and drainage works will provide a total application site area of c. 2.37 ha. The development will consist of the provision of 45 no. Residential dwellings comprising: 1 no. Detached dwelling (three-storey 5-bed); 2 no. Semi-detached corner dwellings (two-storey 4-bed); 18 no. Semi-detached dwellings (two-storey 4-bed); 20 no. Edge house t-shape dwellings (two-storey 4-bed); and 4 no. Semi-dwellings (two-storey 3-bed). The development will also include: a new link road through the site, providing vehicular entrance/exit via o’devoy (o’deevy) roundabout; ancillary car parking spaces; public open space; boundary treatments; hard and soft landscaping; sub-station; pumping station; lighting; and all associated site and development works above and below ground.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To serve the needs of new/existing residential areas”
National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Juniper, Sand Wood, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | May 2026 | €499,999 | 28 m |
| 3 Juniper, Sand Wood, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €440,527 | 30 m |
| 4 Juniper, Sandwood, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €440,528 | 30 m |
| 7 Bramble Wood, Sand Wood, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €440,527 | 38 m |
| 5 Juniper, Sandwood, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | May 2026 | €440,527 | 42 m |
| 1 Juniper, Sandwood, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €440,528 | 47 m |
| 6 Juniper, Sandwood, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Mar 2026 | €440,527 | 59 m |
| 7 Juniper, Sandwood, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Mar 2026 | €440,527 | 61 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 received1 September 2023
- Further information requested26 October 2023
- Further information received22 December 2023
- Decision due27 January 2024
- Decision issued26 January 2024
- Grant issued13 March 2024
- Permission expiry12 March 2029
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Please see Appendix A of the Application Form for the description of development
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