Site of New Kolbe Special School, Block Road, Portlaoise Co. Laois
Construction of an equipment storage facility and relocation of a bin store at Kolbe Special School in Portlaoise.
2560113 · Laois County Council · Lodged 11 March 2025
- Reference
- 2560113
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 11 March 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of constructing a new single-storey external equipment storage facility (45 Sq.M) and relocating a previously approved single-storey bin store (22 Sq.M). Both structures will serve the new Kolbe Special School currently under construction.
- Storey
- 1
- Floor area
- 67 m²
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Official record
Development description
Construct a new single-storey external equipment storage facility (45 sq. M) and the relocation of a single-storey bin store (22 sq. M - previously approved under reg ref:21-395). Both structures are to serve the new kolbe special school (currently under construction - previously approved under reg ref:21-395). Development includes all associated connections and site works on an overall site area of approx. 1.4 hectares
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and provide for local neighbourhood, community, ecclesiastical, recreational and educational facilities.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Melrose House, Chantiere Gate, Portlaoise | Jun 2026 | €253,000 | 217 m |
| 8 Summerhill, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise | Jul 2025 | €651,000 | 294 m |
| 36 An Lochan, Summerhill, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Sept 2025 | €292,952 | 298 m |
| 37 An Lochan, Portlaoise, Co Laoisprice excludes VAT | Aug 2025 | €299,119 | 298 m |
| 34 An Lochan, Portlaoise, Co Laoisprice excludes VAT | Aug 2025 | €301,762 | 298 m |
| 47 An Lochan, Summerhilll, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Aug 2025 | €301,762 | 298 m |
| 38 An Locan, Portlaoise, Co Laoisprice excludes VAT | Jul 2025 | €350,000 | 298 m |
| 39 An Lochan, Summerhilll, Portlaoiseprice excludes VAT | Aug 2025 | €312,775 | 298 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 received11 March 2025
- Decision due5 May 2025
- Decision issued1 May 2025
- Grant issued3 June 2025
- Permission expiry2 June 2030
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