Bank Of Ireland, Main Street, Abbeyleix Co. Laois
Accessibility upgrades and ATM relocation at a protected Bank of Ireland building in Abbeyleix.
2560563 · Laois County Council · Lodged 5 September 2025
- Reference
- 2560563
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 5 September 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves removing existing steps to construct a new accessible ramp, steps, and handrails, alongside reinstating stone plinths and railings. It also includes relocating the external ATM and raising internal floor levels at this protected structure.
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
(a)remove existing steps and associated stone plinth and railings to accommodate new ramp and steps. (b)construct a new external tgd part m compliant accessible ramp, steps and handrail and reinstatement of existing stone plinth and railings to match existing. (c)remove existing external atm device to accommodate new ramp. (d)installation of new external atm device and raising of existing internal floor level to accommodate external accessibility level of new atm. And all associated ancillary site works. This building is a protected structure (nbhs ref no. 12900711 and rps ref no. 065) and is within an architectural conservation area
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.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bungalow, Ballnakill Road, Abbeyleix | Feb 2026 | €290,000 | 62 m |
| Hill Cottage, Abbeyleix, Co Laois | May 2025 | €194,000 | 231 m |
| Upper Main St, Abbeyleix, Portlaoise | Dec 2025 | €640,000 | 245 m |
| Cypres, Stucker Hill, Abbeyleix | Jun 2025 | €260,000 | 323 m |
| Ballinakill Rd, Abbeyleix, Laois | Jan 2025 | €275,000 | 387 m |
| Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, Laois | Jan 2026 | €150,000 | 390 m |
| 33 De Vesci Hill, Abbeyleix, Co Laoisprice excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €405,286 | 448 m |
| 32 De Vesci Hill, Abbeyleix, Co Laoisprice excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €405,286 | 453 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 received5 September 2025
- Further information requested28 October 2025
- Further information received18 February 2026
- Decision due17 March 2026
- Decision issued13 March 2026
- Appeal submitted8 April 2026
- Application withdrawn7 May 2026
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