Glamping Under the Stars glamping facility, Cullenagh, Portlaoise
Replacement of glamping tents with units and extension of a communal kitchen in Portlaoise.
2460143 · Laois County Council · Lodged 19 March 2024
- Reference
- 2460143
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 19 March 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of replacing three existing bell tents with three new glamping units (one 3-bedroom and two 2-bedroom units). It also includes an extension to the communal kitchen to provide a multifunction activity space and a new independent entrance.
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Official record
Development description
Carry out development which will consist of 3 replacement glamping units consisting of : a: replacement of 1 x existing 6 person bell tent with 1 x 3 bedroom glamping unit (sleeps 6 persons) b: replacement of 2 x existing 4 person bell tents with 2 x 2 bedroom glamping units (each to sleep 4 persons). Also planning permission is sought for an extension to existing communal kitchen to provide for multifunction activity space, and permission for new independent entrance to glamping facility and all ancillary site works
Built & sold
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cullenagh, Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Aug 2025 | €350,000 | 406 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received19 March 2024
- Decision due13 May 2024
- Decision issued13 May 2024
- Grant issued13 June 2024
- Permission expiry12 June 2029
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- Awaiting decisionAt this site
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2460124LaoisLodged 11 Mar 2024Commercial
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18390LaoisLodged 4 Jul 2018Retention
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
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18365LaoisLodged 21 Jun 2018Retention
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2460120LaoisLodged 8 Mar 2024Commercial
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