The Old Rectory, Morette Emo, Co. Laois
Construction of two new holiday units and conversion of a barn into two holiday lets with sensory rooms.
2460635 · Laois County Council · Lodged 19 October 2024
- Reference
- 2460635
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 19 October 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe project at The Old Rectory involves constructing two new two-bedroom detached units. It also includes converting an existing barn into two two-bedroom holiday units with sensory rooms to cater for short-term holiday accommodation.
- Residential units
- 4
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Official record
Development description
Construct two no. Two-bedroom detached units and convert an existing barn building to two no. Two bedroom units with sensory rooms to cater for ambient able, disabled and general holiday lets and short-term accommodation, bike store for assisted cycle units, bin storage and all associated site works
Built & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolbanagher, Emo, Laois | Mar 2025 | €685,000 | 296 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received19 October 2024
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