Former Stonearch Factory, Tullyroe Ballacolla Road, Abbeyleix Co. Laois.
Conversion of an office block into four self-catering guest units with a new stairwell extension and demolition of rear structures.
2460621 · Laois County Council · Lodged 15 October 2024
- Reference
- 2460621
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 15 October 2024
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 364 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks to change the use of an office block at the former Stonearch Factory to self-catering guest accommodation consisting of four two-bedroom units. It also includes a side extension for a new stairwell, renovation works, and the demolition of existing industrial structures to the rear.
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
I) change of use from office block to self-catering guest accommodation/short term let accommodation to include no. 4 two-bedroom units, no. 8 carparking spaces, ii) permission for an extension to the side to accommodate a new stairwell, iii) renovation of existing building to include a bin-bay and bicycle rack iv) demolish existing industrial structures to the rear of the proposed development and all associated site works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide lands for enterprise and employment use, more specifically low input and emission manufacturing, campus-style offices, storage uses, wholesaling and distribution, commercial services with high space and parking requirements.”
National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 De Vesci Court, Abbeyleix, Laoisnot full market price | May 2025 | €80,460 | 279 m |
| 34 Grallow Wood, Abbeyleix, Laois | Oct 2025 | €380,000 | 341 m |
| 27 Grallow Wood, Ballymullen Rd, Abbeyleix | Feb 2025 | €295,000 | 356 m |
| 33 De Vesci Hill, Abbeyleix, Co Laoisprice excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €405,286 | 448 m |
| 32 De Vesci Hill, Abbeyleix, Co Laoisprice excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €405,286 | 460 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 received15 October 2024
- Further information requested9 December 2024
- Further information received22 May 2025
- Decision due18 June 2025
- Decision issued18 June 2025
- Appeal submitted1 July 2025
- Appeal decided21 October 2025
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Awaiting decision130 m away
Provide a playing pitch and all associated ancillary facilities, works and servicesq
Tullyroe , Abbeyleix , Co. Laois
22444LaoisLodged 18 Jul 2022Other
- Granted130 m away
Provide an all weather playing pitch, fencing, lights and all associated ancillary works
Tullyroe , Abbeyleix , Co Laois
2360356LaoisLodged 5 Sept 2023Other
- Granted140 m away
Provide a playing pitch and all associated ancillary facilities, works and services
Tullyroe , Abbeyleix , Co. Laois
22450LaoisLodged 20 Jul 2022Other
- Granted250 m away
Construct a two storey extension to existing dwelling with restoration works to existing dwelling along with…
No. 2 Rushboro , Abbeyleix , Co. Laois
16522LaoisLodged 25 Oct 2016Extension
- Awaiting decision250 m away
Change of Use from Machinery Yard to Aire Overnight Parking Stands for Motorhomes, Entrance and all…
Knocknamoe , Cork Road , Abbeyleix Co Laois
2560766LaoisLodged 19 Nov 2025Change of use
- Awaiting decision250 m away
Change of use from Machinery Yard to Aire Overnight Parking Stands for Motorhomes, Entrance and all…
Knocknamoe , Cork Road , Abbeyleix Co Laois
2560777LaoisLodged 21 Nov 2025Change of use
- Awaiting decision270 m away
Construct and install PV Solar Panels to the "A" shaped roof to rear consisting of 272 sq m to the east and…
Abbeyleix Manor Hotel , Cork Road , Abbeyleix
19386LaoisLodged 5 Jul 2019Energy
- Granted270 m away
Construct and install PV Solar Panels to the A shaped roof to rear consisting of 272 sq m to the east and 272…
Abbeyleix Manor Hotel , Cork Road , Abbeyleix
19396LaoisLodged 12 Jul 2019Energy
Related developments
Similar applications
Ranked by what these developments actually propose, not by matching words — so you can see how comparable applications were decided.
- RefusedApartments
Permission for the change of use of existing first, second & third floors from office to 9 no. apartments for…
60/61, Abbey Street Middle, Dublin 1
3064/19Dublin CityLodged 22 May 2019
- GrantedCommercial
Amendments to planning reference number 2360219 to now include demolition of existing outbuilding and…
Main Street , Edgeworthstown , Co. Longford
2460254LongfordLodged 31 Oct 2024
- WithdrawnApartments
Permission for change of use of existing first, second & third floors from office to 9 no. apartments for use…
60/61, Abbey Street Middle, Dublin 1
2964/19Dublin CityLodged 13 May 2019
- RefusedCommercial
Demolition of existing commercial unit and construction of 1 no. block of self-contained tourist/short term…
Aghnacliff , Co. Longford
2460321LongfordLodged 19 Dec 2024
- GrantedChange of use
The development will consist of: 1.Change of use of the upper floors (first floor to fourth floor) from…
64 Dame Street, Dublin 2 D02 RT72
WEB5867/25Dublin CityLodged 3 Dec 2025
- Awaiting decisionChange of use
Proposed change of use of existing three storey type building previously granted full planning permission for…
Pound Street , Ballaghderreen , Co. Roscommon
2460562RoscommonLodged 2 Dec 2024
Community
Discussion
What local people think about this application.
Community sentiment
No votes yetNobody has voted on this application yet.
Community sentiment — a straw poll of people who visited this page, not a statutory submission. To make a valid observation you must submit it to the planning authority.
Sign in to have your say on this application.
No comments yet. Be the first to say what you think about this application.
Sign in to join the discussion on this application.
Comments are moderated and are the opinions of the people who wrote them. They form no part of the statutory planning process — to make a valid observation you must submit it to the planning authority.