Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedExtensionDecided 15 July 2025

Coolbanagher, Emo, Co. Laois

Demolition of sheds, restoration of a cottage, and construction of a large two-storey extension in Emo.

2560225 · Laois County Council · Lodged 17 April 2025

Reference
2560225
Authority
Laois County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
17 April 2025
Residential units
2
Floor area
309 m²

Summary

AI-generated

The project involves the demolition of 88.45 square metres of masonry sheds and the restoration of an existing 52 square metre cottage. A new two-storey extension of 268.58 square metres will be built to the rear, along with a garage and septic tank.

Extensionrestorationextensiondemolition
Storeys
2

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Development description

Demolish existing 88.45m2 single storey masonry sheds along with the restoration of an existing 52m2 single storey residential dwelling with the provision of a two-storey 268.58m2 extension to the rear, a 40sqm garage, septic tank with percolation area, a new vehicular entrance and all associated ancillary works.

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
Coolbanagher, Emo, LaoisMar 2025€685,000121 m
Coolbanagher, Emo, PortlaoiseJul 2025€280,000340 m

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Key dates

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  1. Application received17 April 2025
  2. Further information requested10 June 2025
  3. Further information received19 June 2025
  4. Decision due16 July 2025
  5. Decision issued15 July 2025
  6. Grant issued19 August 2025
  7. Permission expiry18 August 2030

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