Main Street, Knocknamoe, Abbeyleix
Changes to a previously approved development at Morrissey's pub, a protected structure in Abbeyleix.
2460790 · Laois County Council · Lodged 19 December 2024
- Reference
- 2460790
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 19 December 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks to vary a previous permission at a protected structure. Changes include altering a flat roof to a pitched roof, relocating the kitchen and toilets for fire safety, installing extract cowls, and creating a roof terrace with a handrail.
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
Vary at construction stage the previous grant of planning permission 23/283 to consist of: a) to alter flat roof over first floor extension to the rear to the main building (item no. 7 in previous application ) to a pitched roof, b) to move the kitchen & toilets back to accommodate a fire escape from the bar area to the rear to comply with the fire safety certificate, c) to install two extract cowls in rear of kitchen roof d) to remove 2 windows at the rear on first floor landing to accommodate linen storage and install a door to give access onto flat roof area over toilet block and to access a roof terrace with a handrail to perimeter to the development a protected structure morrissey’s, nps no. Rps079, nih no. 12900733 in an aca and all associated and necessary site works
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.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bungalow, Ballnakill Road, Abbeyleix | Feb 2026 | €290,000 | 141 m |
| Hill Cottage, Abbeyleix, Co Laois | May 2025 | €194,000 | 254 m |
| Upper Main St, Abbeyleix, Portlaoise | Dec 2025 | €640,000 | 265 m |
| Cypres, Stucker Hill, Abbeyleix | Jun 2025 | €260,000 | 340 m |
| 33 De Vesci Hill, Abbeyleix, Co Laoisprice excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €405,286 | 453 m |
| 32 De Vesci Hill, Abbeyleix, Co Laoisprice excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €405,286 | 461 m |
| Ballinakill Rd, Abbeyleix, Laois | Jan 2025 | €275,000 | 466 m |
| Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, Laois | Jan 2026 | €150,000 | 467 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 received19 December 2024
- Decision due21 February 2025
- Decision issued17 February 2025
- Grant issued24 March 2025
- Permission expiry23 March 2030
In the area
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