Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedAlterationsDecided 13 March 2026

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Withdrawn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

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The 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.

Alterationsprotected structureaccessibilityatmbank

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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

Town CentreUC
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
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
The Bungalow, Ballnakill Road, AbbeyleixFeb 2026€290,00062 m
Hill Cottage, Abbeyleix, Co LaoisMay 2025€194,000231 m
Upper Main St, Abbeyleix, PortlaoiseDec 2025€640,000245 m
Cypres, Stucker Hill, AbbeyleixJun 2025€260,000323 m
Ballinakill Rd, Abbeyleix, LaoisJan 2025€275,000387 m
Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, LaoisJan 2026€150,000390 m
33 De Vesci Hill, Abbeyleix, Co Laoisprice excludes VATApr 2025€405,286448 m
32 De Vesci Hill, Abbeyleix, Co Laoisprice excludes VATApr 2025€405,286453 m

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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

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  1. Application received5 September 2025
  2. Further information requested28 October 2025
  3. Further information received18 February 2026
  4. Decision due17 March 2026
  5. Decision issued13 March 2026
  6. Appeal submitted8 April 2026
  7. Application withdrawn7 May 2026

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