Lea Road, Portarlington, Co. Laois
Change of use of an agricultural shed to a biosolids storage shed near Portarlington.
2560401 · Laois County Council · Lodged 3 July 2025
- Reference
- 2560401
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 3 July 2025
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought to change the use of an existing agricultural storage shed to a biosolids storage shed. Modifications include a concrete apron, retaining wall, underground washdown tank, and structural alterations to the vehicle access.
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Official record
Development description
Change use of an existing agricultural storage shed to a biosolids storage shed. Modifications to the existing shed will include construction of a concrete apron and retaining wall to the front of the shed, 1 no. Underground washdown holding tank beneath the concrete apron, placement of a concrete surface within the rear half of the shed, construction of a wall to close an existing vehicle access opening, vertical extension of an existing vehicle access opening, and all ancillary site development works
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Rd, Portarlington, Laois | Apr 2025 | €285,000 | 360 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received3 July 2025
- Further information requested27 August 2025
- Further information received26 February 2026
In the area
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1851LaoisLodged 5 Feb 2018Agricultural
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- Awaiting decision260 m away
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- Refused310 m away
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