Dawn Meats, Rathdowney, Co. Laois
Demolition of water tank supports and roof alterations at Dawn Meats in Rathdowney.
2360511 · Laois County Council · Lodged 30 November 2023
- Reference
- 2360511
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 30 November 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed works at the meat processing facility involve the demolition of water tank structural supports. Additionally, two flat roofs will be removed and replaced with 'A' roof structures.
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
Demolition of water tank structural supports and removal of 2 no. Flat roofs to be replaced with ‘a’ roof structures, together with all ancillary site works and services.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for and improve industrial and warehousing development.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general commercial/industrial/enterprise uses
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main St, Rathdowney, Laois | Aug 2025 | €250,000 | 141 m |
| Levalley, Rathdowney, Laois | May 2025 | €110,000 | 144 m |
| Mill St, Rathdowney, Laois | Oct 2025 | €105,000 | 162 m |
| 1 Main St, Rathdowney, Laois | Jun 2025 | €220,000 | 203 m |
| 28 The Showgrounds, Rathdowney, Laois | Sept 2025 | €215,000 | 289 m |
| 31 The Showgrounds, Moore St, Rathdowney | May 2025 | €220,000 | 302 m |
| 13 Moore St, Rathdowney, Laois | Feb 2026 | €65,000 | 305 m |
| Pound St, Rathdowney, Laois | Jan 2025 | €127,000 | 333 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 received30 November 2023
- Decision due2 February 2024
- Decision issued1 February 2024
- Grant issued4 March 2024
- Permission expiry3 March 2029
In the area
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- Awaiting decisionAt this site
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