Vicarstown (Cosby), Portlaoise, Laois
Extension to the Community Hall in Vicarstown to include a gym, storage, and shower facilities.
2560712 · Laois County Council · Lodged 30 October 2025
- Reference
- 2560712
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 30 October 2025
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to build an extension to the existing Community Hall. The new space will accommodate a gym, storage facilities, and a shower/toilet.
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
Build an extension to the community hall, to include gym, storage facilities and a shower/toilet.
Built & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Drive, Vicarstown, Laoisnot full market price | May 2026 | €97,828 | 173 m |
| Vicarstown, Portlaoise, Laois | Jan 2026 | €220,000 | 251 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received30 October 2025
- Decision due2 January 2026
- Decision issued16 December 2025
- Grant issued26 January 2026
- Permission expiry25 January 2031
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