Main St., Stradbally, Co. Laois
Conversion of derelict buildings into seven apartments behind a protected structure in Stradbally.
2560350 · Laois County Council · Lodged 12 June 2025
- Reference
- 2560350
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 12 June 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe development within the curtilage of a protected structure involves removing a rear extension, raising the roof of existing outbuildings, and converting derelict buildings into seven apartments. It also includes reinstating the shop front and constructing a new rear extension.
- Residential units
- 7
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
- The proposed works are within the curtilage of a protected structure rps 247, niah no. 12900431. The development consists of (a) remove existing single storey extension to rear, (b) remove roof to existing outbuildings, (c) construct new extension to rear, (d) re-instate shop front, (e) raise roof on existing outbuildings, (f) convert existing derelict buildings to 7 no. Apartments
- 2 no. 2 bedroom maisonettes, 4 no. 1 bedroom apartments, 1 no. 2 bedroom apartment and all associated 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main St, Stradbally, Laois | May 2026 | €126,000 | 19 m |
| Loft, The Hall, Stradbally | Apr 2026 | €160,000 | 184 m |
| 1-19 Oakvale Way, Main Street, Stradballyprice excludes VAT | Feb 2026 | €4,395,783 | 296 m |
| 27 Church Ave, Stradbally, Laois | May 2025 | €190,000 | 353 m |
| 31 Oakvale Meadows, Stradballyprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €352,422 | 383 m |
| 38 Oak Vale Meadows, Church Avenue, Stradballyprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €335,000 | 398 m |
| 36 Oak Vale Meadows, Church Avenue, Stradballyprice excludes VAT | Feb 2026 | €292,952 | 402 m |
| 35 Oakvale Meadows, Stradballyprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €343,612 | 404 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 received12 June 2025
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