Coolrain Sawmill, Coolrain, Co Laois
Extension and renovation of the existing Coolrain Sawmill.
2560676 · Laois County Council · Lodged 20 October 2025
- Reference
- 2560676
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 20 October 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of extending and renovating the existing sawmill building. The site is subject to an existing integrated pollution license from the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Official record
Development description
- The development will consist of the following
- Extend and renovate the existing sawmill building
- All associated site works. The site is the subject of an existing integrated pollution license from the epa
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received20 October 2025
- Further information requested12 December 2025
- Further information received11 May 2026
- Decision due5 July 2026
- Decision issued17 June 2026
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