Main Street, Mountrath, Co.Laois
Conversion of a dwelling to a commercial guesthouse, a new six-bedroom extension, and shopfront removal in Mountrath.
2511 · Laois County Council · Lodged 18 February 2025
- Reference
- 2511
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 18 February 2025
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to convert an existing dwelling into a commercial guesthouse, including removing a shopfront to restore the front elevation. The project also includes constructing a single-storey rear extension with six en-suite bedrooms, alongside retention for the demolition of unsafe outbuildings.
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Official record
Development description
A)to make alterations to the existing front elevation by removing the shopfront with installation of two windows to return it to its original state. B)change of use of existing dwelling house to commercial guesthouse in its current layout as submitted under 7-day notice re ref:sn0010485ls for completeness. C) to construct a single storey extension to the rear of the property consisting of six en-suite bedrooms, plant room, covered walkway, landscaping and all associated site works. To retain a)the demolition of structurally unsafe out- buildings to the rear of the property. B) works to the rear of the property as constructed on site to date.
The historical record
How change-of-use applications have been decided in Laois County Council
94% granted
of 233 change-of-use applications granted, refused or part-granted by Laois County Council, 2016–2026.
- The same category nationally
- 88%14,584
- All categories in Laois County Council
- 95%5,498
These are historical figures for this category in this council area, counted from the statutory register over the last 10 years. They are not an assessment of this application and say nothing about how it will be decided.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Square, Mountrath, Co Laois | Nov 2025 | €65,000 | 133 m |
| Patrick St, Mountrath, Laois | Apr 2025 | €150,000 | 144 m |
| 6 Wallis St, Mountrath, Laois | Feb 2026 | €272,500 | 159 m |
| Shannon St, Mountrath, Laois | Sept 2025 | €121,000 | 210 m |
| 1 Whitehorse View, Shannon Street, Mountrathnot full market price · price excludes VAT | Feb 2025 | €361,262 | 313 m |
| 16 Mountrath View, Shannon Street, Mountrathnot full market price · price excludes VAT | Feb 2025 | €357,006 | 313 m |
| 2 Whitehorse View, Shannon Street, Mountrathnot full market price · price excludes VAT | Feb 2025 | €357,006 | 313 m |
| Shannon Street, Mountrath, Co Laois | Jun 2026 | €317,000 | 352 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 received18 February 2025
- Further information requested11 April 2025
- Further information received20 August 2025
- Decision due16 September 2025
- Decision issued15 September 2025
- Appeal submitted15 October 2025
- Appeal decided24 February 2026
- Permission expiry23 February 2031
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