Main Street, Abbeyleix, Co Laois
Sub-division of a site in Abbeyleix.
2560267 · Laois County Council · Lodged 1 May 2025
- Reference
- 2560267
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 1 May 2025
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 1 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to sub-divide a site that was previously granted retention permission under planning reference 22/522, including all associated site works.
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
Sub-divide site which was previously granted retention permission with planning reference 22/522 and all associated and necessary site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the special physical and social character of the existing town centre and to provide for and improve retailing and commercial activities.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
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
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Main St, Abbeyleix, Portlaoise | Dec 2025 | €640,000 | 38 m |
| Hill Cottage, Abbeyleix, Co Laois | May 2025 | €194,000 | 50 m |
| Cypres, Stucker Hill, Abbeyleix | Jun 2025 | €260,000 | 78 m |
| The Bungalow, Ballnakill Road, Abbeyleix | Feb 2026 | €290,000 | 249 m |
| Ballyroan Rd, Abbeyleix, Laois | Mar 2025 | €422,000 | 253 m |
| The Grove, Abbeyleix, Laois | Feb 2026 | €212,000 | 372 m |
| Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, Laois | Jan 2026 | €150,000 | 409 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 received1 May 2025
- Further information requested24 June 2025
- Further information received30 July 2025
- Decision due26 August 2025
- Decision issued5 August 2025
- Grant issued9 September 2025
- Permission expiry8 September 2030
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
Retain the demolition of annex to the rear of dwelling house and construction of a new two storey with single…
Main Street , Abbeyleix , Co. Laois
22522LaoisLodged 24 Aug 2022Extension
- GrantedAt this site
Extend duration of planning permission 14/369
The Abbeygates , Market Square , Abbeyleix
20518LaoisLodged 12 Oct 2020Other
- Awaiting decision30 m away
Change the boundaries to previously granted permission 05/818, amend associated car parking area, new site…
Jade Palace , Main Street , Abbeyleix
20619LaoisLodged 27 Nov 2020Alterations
- Granted30 m away
Change boundaries to previously granted permission 05/818, amend associated car parking area, new site…
Jade Palace , Main Street , Abbeyleix
2116LaoisLodged 19 Jan 2021Alterations
- Granted50 m away
Vary previous grants to planning permission no. 14/369 and an Bord Pleanala no. 11.245208, with extension of…
Abbeygate , Market Square , Abbeyleix
2363LaoisLodged 24 Feb 2023Apartments
- Granted50 m away
Make variations to previous grants of planning permission number 14/369 & An Bord Pleanala no. 11.245208 with…
Abbeygate , Market Sq. , Abbeyleix
2560822LaoisLodged 8 Dec 2025Retention
- Awaiting decision50 m away
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Abbeygate , Market Sq. , Abbeyleix
2560808LaoisLodged 4 Dec 2025Retention
- Granted50 m away
A) assimilate a portion of the garden of Fountain House and a portion of adjoining property to the rear into…
Abbeygate , Market Sq. , Abbeyleix
2560823LaoisLodged 8 Dec 2025Alterations
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