16 The Poplars, Forest Park, Portlaoise Co. Laois
Conversion of a garage into a family apartment with roof alterations, and retention of a storage shed.
2390 · Laois County Council · Lodged 20 March 2023
- Reference
- 2390
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 20 March 2023
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 32 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe applicant plans to convert an existing garage structure into a family apartment, raising the eaves and adding a new roof with two dormer windows and a rooflight. The application also seeks retention permission for a detached 12.7 sqm storage shed to the rear.
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Official record
Development description
- Convert existing garage structure (approved under planning application 08/1101) to a family apartment
- Alter existing garage structure comprising raising of eaves and construction of new roof with 2 no dormer windows and 1 no rooflight to provide 1st floor accommodation to proposed family apartment. The principal roof finishes will match the existing roof
- Retain new detached 12.7 sqm storage shed to rear of main house
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the amenity of developed residential communities.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 The Pines, Forest Park, Portlaoise | Oct 2025 | €300,000 | 52 m |
| 4 The Elms, Forest Park, Portlaoise | Jul 2026 | €316,000 | 79 m |
| 16 The Willows, Forest Park, Portlaoise | Jun 2025 | €353,000 | 125 m |
| 37 The Grange, Borris Rd, Portlaoise | Jan 2026 | €405,000 | 135 m |
| 39 Maryborough Crescent, Portlaoise, Co Laois | Jun 2026 | €245,000 | 148 m |
| 34 The Poplars, Forest Park, Portlaoise | Feb 2026 | €351,000 | 161 m |
| 29 Maryborough Crescent, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise | Dec 2025 | €226,000 | 168 m |
| 30 Maryborough Crescent, Portlaoise, Laois | Jun 2026 | €247,000 | 168 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 received20 March 2023
- Further information requested12 May 2023
- Application withdrawn11 January 2024
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Develop as follows — permission for conversion of existing garage structure (approved under planning…
16 The Poplars , Forest Park , Portlaoise
2353LaoisLodged 20 Feb 2023Extension
- GrantedAt this site
Construct a proposed side and rear extension to existing dwelling house and all associated site works
11 The Elms , Forest Park , Portlaoise
2460253LaoisLodged 10 May 2024Extension
- Granted70 m away
Construct single storey extension to existing dwelling house
15 Forest Park Avenue , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
18104LaoisLodged 23 Feb 2018Extension
- Granted90 m away
Retain extension to dwelling house and all associated site works
22 The Elms , Forest Park , Portlaoise
18678LaoisLodged 8 Nov 2018Retention
- Granted120 m away
Construction of a first floor extension and alterations to existing dwelling house and all associated site…
23 The Pines , Forestpark , Portlaoise Co. Laois
20411LaoisLodged 10 Aug 2020Extension
- Refused150 m away
Retain fence as built to front and sides of existing dwelling house and associated site works
10 The Elms Forest Park , Portlaoise , Co. Laois.
2360120LaoisLodged 30 Mar 2023Retention
- Granted150 m away
Extend to the side and rear of our existing dwelling house, requiring demolition of existing rear single…
12 The Poplars , Forest Park , Portlaoise
21443LaoisLodged 18 Jun 2021Extension
- Awaiting decision150 m away
Construct a proposed side and rear extension to existing dwelling house and all associated site works
11 The Elms , Forest Park , Portlaoise
2460247LaoisLodged 8 May 2024Extension
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- Awaiting decisionExtension
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