GrantedRetentionDecided 5 June 2025

St Vincents Community Nursing Unit, Ballycullenbeg, Mountmellick Co. Laois

Retention of external alterations to a new 50-bed nursing unit, including facade changes, a new boiler house, and shed demolition.

2560203 · Laois County Council · Lodged 14 April 2025

Reference: 2560203
Authority: Laois County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 14 April 2025

Summary

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This application seeks retention permission for material alterations to the external envelope of a new 50-bed community nursing unit. Changes include facade modifications, window omissions, landscape amendments, and the addition of 13 bicycle stands. It also includes the demolition of an existing shed and chimney, and the construction of a new boiler house.

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Development description

Carry out development which will consist of material alterations to the external envelope of the new 50 bed unit building, including the removal of 950mm step in the north façade. The reduction in height of all ensuites roof parapet levels, omission of one number north balcony, addition of the coloured render inserts between windows at all levels. Removal of rendered parapet and replacement with metal balustrade above the glazed curtain wall elements to all facades. Alterations to the main entrance including reconfiguration of the curtain walling. Landscape amendments to the north main entrance including the reconfiguration of the north path, construction of a new external access stair, relocation of the service entrance gate together with new surface finishes to the existing piers to match the existing boundary wall. The addition of 13no bicycle stands. The omission of ten number windows in total to the north east and the north west elevation. The demolition of an existing shed and construction of a new boiler house located at the south of the 50 bed unit, the demolition and removal of an existing chimney to the west of the existing boiler house, the demolition of an existing wc, ramp and blocking of existing external door to the south of the existing laundry building. The inclusion of pv panels on the roof. The relocation of the existing compactor and associated bins. The removal and replacement of existing non-compliant ramps to the rear (south) of the existing nursing unit and the construction of a new maintenance access road including alterations to the carparking layouts with reduction of seven number spaces including all associated site and landscape works. Permission was granted for the new 50 bed unit for the replacement of existing beds including support services, associated site works, reconfiguration/upgrade landscaping works and associated minor works per reg. Reference 20/208

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What this land is zoned for

Community Educational and InstitutionalCI

“To protect and provide for local neighbourhood, community, ecclesiastical, recreational and educational facilities.”

National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
64 Saint Joseph's Terrace, Mountmellick, Co Laois	Feb 2025	€107,000	186 m
78 St Josephs Terrace, Mountmlick, Laois	Aug 2025	€87,738	245 m
25 Davitt Court, Davitt Rd, Mountmellick	Jun 2026	€233,000	278 m
26 Davitt Court Acragar, Mountmellick, Laois	Jan 2025	€297,500	283 m
12 Davitt Court, Mountmellick, Laois	May 2025	€258,000	363 m
1 Connolly St, Mountmellick, Co Laois	Nov 2025	€230,000	473 m
5 Sarsfield St, Mountmellick, Laois	May 2026	€240,000	486 m
21 Willow Grove, Mountmellick, Laois	Mar 2026	€180,000	492 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received14 April 2025
Decision due8 June 2025
Decision issued5 June 2025
Appeal submitted2 July 2025
Appeal decided29 October 2025
Permission expiry28 October 2030

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