Killeshin, Co. Laois, Laois
Change of use of part of a community centre under construction to a dental surgery.
2460029 · Laois County Council · Lodged 23 January 2024
- Reference
- 2460029
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 23 January 2024
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to change the ground floor use of a previously approved community centre, currently under construction, from a community and meeting room to a dental surgery. The plans include internal alterations and a plant room.
- Storeys
- 2
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
Change use at ground floor of previously granted 2 storey community centre ( currently under construction pl 20/371) from a community room and meeting room to a dental surgery with internal alterations, a plant room and all associated site works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and provide for local neighbourhood, community, ecclesiastical, recreational and educational facilities.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities 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.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 4 Rath M�r, Killeshin, Carlowprice excludes VAT | Feb 2025 | €396,476 | 113 m |
| 25 Rath Glen, Killeshin, Carlow | Oct 2025 | €430,000 | 137 m |
| 3 The Glen, Rath Rua, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Sept 2025 | €311,400 | 142 m |
| 13 Rathglen, Killeshin, Carlow | Dec 2025 | €342,000 | 186 m |
| 3 Rath Mor, Killeshinprice excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €396,476 | 310 m |
| 26 Sruth Na Ghleanna, Killeshin, Carlow | Jan 2026 | €555,000 | 443 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 received23 January 2024
- Further information requested14 March 2024
- Further information received28 March 2024
- Decision due24 April 2024
- Decision issued15 April 2024
- Grant issued20 May 2024
- Permission expiry19 May 2029
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- GrantedAt this site
Construct 3 no. portable cabin units (for classroom use) to the rear of existing community centre buildings,…
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17390LaoisLodged 21 Jul 2017Other
- GrantedAt this site
Construct a two storey extension to the previously granted multipurpose community building (planning ref no…
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- Granted100 m away
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- Awaiting decision100 m away
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