St Fintan’s Hospital, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Construction of a two-storey extension and refurbishment works at St Fintan's Hospital.
2560172 · Laois County Council · Lodged 2 April 2025
- Reference
- 2560172
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 2 April 2025
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 72 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of a new 72 sq.m. two-storey extension on the south side of the hospital to provide stairs and lift access. It also includes general refurbishment works covering 402 sq.m. on the first floor of this protected structure.
- Storeys
- 2
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
Construct extension and alterations to st. Fintan’s hospital, portlaoise, co. Laois which is a protected structure (rps reference no. Rps 179) the proposed works will include the construction of a new 72 sq. M. Two-storey building extension on the south side to provide stairs and lift access to the existing building at first floor level. Additionally, there will be general refurbishment works covering a total area of 402 sq. M. On the first floor level of the south side of the main building and associated site works.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Glen Downs, Stradbally Rd, Portlaoise | Feb 2025 | €300,000 | 216 m |
| Apartment 13 Block D, Stradbrook Stradbally Road, Portlaoise | Dec 2025 | €210,000 | 237 m |
| Apt 2a, Stradbrook, Portlaoise | Jun 2026 | €200,000 | 259 m |
| 1a Stradbrook, Stradbally Rd, Portlaoise | Jun 2026 | €240,000 | 259 m |
| Apt 3a, Stradbrook, Stradbally Rd | Apr 2026 | €226,500 | 259 m |
| 24c Stradbrook, Stradbally Rd, Portlaoise | Jun 2026 | €185,000 | 275 m |
| 32 Summerhill, Stradbally Rd, Portlaoise | Jan 2025 | €350,000 | 279 m |
| Apt 19c, Strandbrook, Portlaoise | Jun 2025 | €225,000 | 297 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 received2 April 2025
- Decision due27 May 2025
- Decision issued26 May 2025
- Grant issued30 June 2025
- Permission expiry29 June 2030
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