Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedRetentionDecided 19 November 2025

Alpha Drives Ltd., J17 National Enterprise Park, Togher Portlaoise.

Retention of changes to an industrial building in Portlaoise, plus permission for a fire escape.

2560629 · Laois County Council · Lodged 30 September 2025

Reference
2560629
Authority
Laois County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
RETENTION
Received
30 September 2025

Summary

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The application seeks retention for several changes to a previously approved development, including increased building height and floor area, alternative wall finishes, altered window/door layouts, and relocated site entrance. It also seeks permission for a new external fire escape stairway and roof maintenance ladders.

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Development description

(1. ) retain changes to the existing development previously granted permission under planning reference 20/271 including (a) an increase in the overall height of the building (b) an increase in the floor area of the building due to the construction of additional floor space at first floor level within the building and an increase in the overall building dimensions (c) the use of alternative wall finishes to the building (d) the alteration to external window and door sizes and locations, along with the provision of an additional window to the front elevation of the building (e) the relocation of the building on the site (f) the relocation of the site entrance (g) the alteration of external hardstand areas (2. ) permission for the construction of an external fire escape stairway, roof maintenance ladders and external fire escape doorway, and all alterations and associated site works

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Enterprise and EmploymentSI
“To provide lands for enterprise and employment use, more specifically low input and emission manufacturing, campus-style offices, storage uses, wholesaling and distribution, commercial services with high space and parking requirements.”

National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment

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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Key dates

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  1. Application received30 September 2025
  2. Decision due24 November 2025
  3. Decision issued19 November 2025
  4. Grant issued22 December 2025
  5. Permission expiry21 December 2030

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