Main Street, Stradbally, County Laois
Conversion of a convent and chapel into 19 apartments in Stradbally, including some demolition.
2460240 · Laois County Council · Lodged 2 May 2024
- Reference
- 2460240
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 2 May 2024
- Residential units
- 19
- Floor area
- 3496 m²
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for works to the protected Presentation Convent and Chapel. The project includes the demolition of rear structures and the renovation of the convent and church to provide 19 residential units, consisting of apartments and studio apartments.
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
Carry out works to a protected structure reg nr: rps 746 – presentation convent, reg nr: rps 234 – presentation convent chapel, niah listing reg nr: 12900427 – presentation convent, reg nr: 12900426 – presentation convent chapel. Demolition of a 2 storey structure and single storey structures to the rear. Renovation and upgrade works to the existing convent building to include for sub-division to provide for 19nr. Residential units namely: 5 nr. 1 bed apartments on the ground floor, 3 nr. 1 bed apartments on the 1st floor, 2 nr. 1 bed apartments on the 1st floor (+1), 3 nr. 1 bed apartments on the 2nd floor, 2 nr. 1 bed apartments on the ground floor - new build 1 nr. 1 bed apartments on the 1st floor - new build, , 3 nr. 1 bed studio apartments to the existing church and all external groundworks and associated siteworks
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the special physical and social character of the existing town centre and to provide for and improve retailing and commercial activities.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
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, Stradbally, Laois | May 2026 | €126,000 | 118 m |
| 1-19 Oakvale Way, Main Street, Stradballyprice excludes VAT | Feb 2026 | €4,395,783 | 212 m |
| Loft, The Hall, Stradbally | Apr 2026 | €160,000 | 272 m |
| 27 Church Ave, Stradbally, Laois | May 2025 | €190,000 | 302 m |
| 5 The Orchard, Main St, Stradbally | Feb 2026 | €265,000 | 330 m |
| 31 Oakvale Meadows, Stradballyprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €352,422 | 355 m |
| 38 Oak Vale Meadows, Church Avenue, Stradballyprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €335,000 | 367 m |
| 36 Oak Vale Meadows, Church Avenue, Stradballyprice excludes VAT | Feb 2026 | €292,952 | 376 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 received2 May 2024
- Further information requested25 June 2024
- Application withdrawn29 July 2025
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
Carry out works to a protected structure Reg Nr: RPS 746 — Presentation Convent, Reg Nr: RPS 234
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2560285LaoisLodged 13 May 2025Apartments
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Carry out works to a protected structure Reg Nr: RPS 746 — Presentation Convent, Reg Nr: RPS 234
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2560264LaoisLodged 6 May 2025Apartments
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
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Main Street , Stradbally , County Laois
2460206LaoisLodged 19 Apr 2024Apartments
- Granted70 m away
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- Granted70 m away
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19652LaoisLodged 26 Nov 2019Change of use
- Granted80 m away
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2246LaoisLodged 2 Feb 2022Extension
- Granted110 m away
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