Rathmoyle (townland), Ballyroan Rd. & N77, Abbeyleix Co. Laois.
Construction of 28 houses as the first phase of a housing development in Abbeyleix.
2360559 · Laois County Council · Lodged 21 December 2023
- Reference
- 2360559
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 21 December 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThis application represents Phase One of a proposed three-phase housing development in Abbeyleix. It consists of 28 houses, including one detached, 20 semi-detached, and seven terraced homes, with access via The Fairways and a temporary construction route from the N77.
- Residential units
- 28
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
Phase one of a proposed three phased housing development at rathmoyle, (townland), ballyroan rd. , & n77, abbeyleix, co. Laois. Phase one will consist of 28 houses including 1 no. , four bed detached, 20 no. , four bed semi-detached, and 7 no. Three-bed terrace dwelling, in two blocks. 1 no. Esb kiosks, and all associated site development works including footpaths, parking, fencing, drainage, and landscape /amenity. Construction access is sought from the n77 to the site with a temporary haul route. Access to the proposed development will be via the fairways.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for new residential development, residential services and community facilities. Housing Density approximately 12-25 houses per Hectare.”
National zoning type: Residential, mixed residential and other 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 The Fairways, Abbeyleix, Laois | Mar 2026 | €245,000 | 154 m |
| 74 The Fairways, Abbeyleix, Laois | Mar 2026 | €245,000 | 154 m |
| 20 The Fairways, Abbeyleix, Laois | Jun 2026 | €255,000 | 162 m |
| Chez Nous, Portlaoise Road, Abbeyleix | Dec 2025 | €370,000 | 176 m |
| 17 The Fairways, Abbeyleix, Laois | Sept 2025 | €255,000 | 184 m |
| 87 The Fairways Ballyroan Rd, Abbeyleix, Laois | Mar 2026 | €360,500 | 316 m |
| The Spinney 43 The Fairways, Ballyroan Road, Abbeyleix | May 2026 | €350,000 | 363 m |
| The Island, Abbeyleix, Laois | Apr 2025 | €345,000 | 383 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 received21 December 2023
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted60 m away
Develop Phase One of a proposed three phased housing development at Rathmoyle, (townland), Ballyroan Rd., &…
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2460001LaoisLodged 22 Dec 2023Housing estate
- Granted220 m away
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21907LaoisLodged 21 Dec 2021Extension
- Granted230 m away
Construct a 2 storey and single storey extension to the rear and side elevation of existing dwelling house…
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17477LaoisLodged 1 Sept 2017Extension
- Awaiting decision230 m away
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24104LaoisLodged 24 Jul 2024Extension
- Awaiting decision240 m away
Construct front and side boundary walls and entrance with sliding gate
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23142LaoisLodged 9 May 2023Alterations
- Granted240 m away
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23153LaoisLodged 16 May 2023Alterations
- Granted300 m away
Construct 2 two-bedroom semi-detached houses, connection to services and all associated site works
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22577LaoisLodged 19 Sept 2022New dwelling
- Granted300 m away
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