Portlaoise Family Resource Centre, Knockmay, Portlaoise
Change of use of HSE accommodation to a new Ophthalmology Unit in Portlaoise.
2460427 · Laois County Council · Lodged 18 July 2024
- Reference
- 2460427
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 18 July 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks to convert existing HSE accommodation on the ground floor of the Portlaoise Family Resource Centre. The new Ophthalmology Unit will feature a nurses' administration room, three clinical consulting rooms, and an ophthalmological dark room.
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Official record
Development description
Change the use of existing hse accommodation, located to the north of the building, at ground floor level, to provide a new ophthalmology unit, consisting of a nurses administration room, 3no. Clinical consulting rooms and ophthalmological dark room
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To serve the needs of new/existing residential areas”
National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre
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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Parnell Crescent, Knockmay, Portlaoise | Sept 2025 | €220,000 | 61 m |
| 7 Harpurs Lane, Portlaoise, Laois | Jun 2025 | €91,000 | 141 m |
| 4 Oaklawn, Ballyfin Rd, Portlaoise | Apr 2026 | €400,000 | 259 m |
| 57 Newpark, Portlaoise, Co Laois | Mar 2026 | €310,000 | 333 m |
| 3 Ballyfin Rd, Portlaoise, Laoisnot full market price | Dec 2025 | €305,000 | 341 m |
| Ballyfin Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois | Nov 2025 | €330,000 | 354 m |
| 47 Ardan Glas, Portlaoise, Laois | Aug 2025 | €300,000 | 358 m |
| 13b Newpark, Portlaoise, Newpark | Dec 2025 | €275,000 | 377 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received18 July 2024
- Decision due11 September 2024
- Decision issued9 September 2024
- Grant issued15 October 2024
- Permission expiry14 October 2029
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