Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedExtensionDecided 22 September 2025

Portlaoise Road, Carlow, Co Laois

Retention of a games room conversion and permission for a new extension in Carlow.

2560232 · Laois County Council · Lodged 23 April 2025

Reference
2560232
Authority
Laois County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
RETENTION
Received
23 April 2025
Residential units
2
Floor area
123 m²

Summary

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The applicant seeks to retain the change of use of a games room/playroom to a self-contained family living unit. Additionally, permission is sought to construct a side and rear extension to the building for use in conjunction with the main dwelling.

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Official record

Development description

Retain the change of use of a games room / playroom granted under planning ref 99464 to a self-contained family living accommodation unit. Full planning permission to construct an extension to the side and rear of same building and all associated site works. This existing building together with the proposed extension is to be used in conjunction with, and for the enjoyment of the existing dwelling.

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
111 The Vale, Graiguecullen, CarlowMay 2025€260,000486 m
110 The Vale, Portlaoise Rd, CarlowJun 2026€345,000498 m

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Key dates

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  1. Application received23 April 2025
  2. Further information requested13 June 2025
  3. Further information received22 July 2025
  4. Decision due22 September 2025
  5. Decision issued22 September 2025
  6. Grant issued5 November 2025
  7. Permission expiry4 November 2030

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