The Old Rectory, Morette Emo, Co. Laois
Demolition of a shed, construction of two holiday pods, and conversion of a barn into two holiday units with sensory rooms.
2460638 · Laois County Council · Lodged 23 October 2024
- Reference
- 2460638
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 23 October 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves demolishing an existing shed at The Old Rectory. It will construct two new two-bedroom detached holiday pods and convert an existing barn into two two-bedroom short-term holiday lets with sensory rooms. The development is designed to cater to both able-bodied and disabled guests and includes a bike store and bin storage.
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Official record
Development description
Demolish an existing shed, construct two two-bedroom detached units (pod 1&2), and convert an existing barn building to two two-bedroom units with sensory rooms to cater for ambient able, disabled, and general holiday lets and short-term accommodation. It will also include a bike store for assisted cycle units, bin storage, and all associated site works
Built & sold
What happened next
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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 received23 October 2024
- Decision due17 December 2024
- Decision issued12 December 2024
- Grant issued22 January 2025
- Permission expiry21 January 2030
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