Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedRetentionDecided 3 September 2025

The Swallow Quarter’s, Donaghmore Co. Laois., Co. Laois.

Retention and completion of a building for heritage display at Donaghmore Museum.

2560192 · Laois County Council · Lodged 10 April 2025

Reference
2560192
Authority
Laois County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
10 April 2025

Summary

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Permission is sought to retain a structure built to date and to complete the building for displaying heritage goods as part of Donaghmore Museum. The site is located within a complex of Protected Mill Structures.

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Development description

Retain structure as built to date. Permission is sought to complete this same building and all associated site works. The building will be used for display of heritage goods as part of donaghmore museum. The proposed development works are within a complex of protected mill structures (referenced as rps 336).

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AddressDatePriceDistance
Phelans Cottage, Donaghmore, Co LaoiseJul 2025€150,00077 m

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Key dates

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  1. Application received10 April 2025
  2. Further information requested3 June 2025
  3. Further information received8 August 2025
  4. Decision due4 September 2025
  5. Decision issued3 September 2025
  6. Grant issued7 October 2025
  7. Permission expiry6 October 2030

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