Hapurs Lane, Portlaoise, Co. Laois (part of former Minch Norton Maltings).
Expansion of an existing creche to accommodate 58 children.
2560770 · Laois County Council · Lodged 20 November 2025
- Reference
- 2560770
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 20 November 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks to intensify the use of an existing creche at the former Minch Norton Maltings. The proposal will increase the capacity from 22 children to 58 children, revise the play area, and increase staff car parking.
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
Intensify the usage of the creche, located at the maltings, harpurs lane portlaoise previous planning grant reference 24/60056. The existing planning accommodates 22 children, and the new application is designed to accommodate 58 children. The car parking for staff has been increased. The play area has also been revised.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for a mixture of residential and compatible commercial uses”
National zoning type: Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site
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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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Grattan St, Portlaoise, Laois | Apr 2026 | €20,000 | 213 m |
| 28 Grattan St, Portlaoise, Laois | Apr 2026 | €210,000 | 213 m |
| 12 Newpark, Portloaise, Laois | Oct 2025 | €375,000 | 245 m |
| 4 Maglona Terrace, Mountrath Rd, Portlaoise | May 2025 | €333,000 | 288 m |
| 19 Market Sq, Portlaoise, Laois | Nov 2025 | €172,000 | 301 m |
| 2 Market Sq, Portlaoise, Laois | Feb 2025 | €300,000 | 315 m |
| 26 Newpark, Portlaoise, Laois | Sept 2025 | €305,000 | 321 m |
| 7 New Row, Green Rd, Portlaoise | May 2026 | €430,000 | 323 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 received20 November 2025
- Further information requested23 January 2026
- Further information received21 April 2026
- Decision due18 May 2026
- Decision issued18 May 2026
- Appeal submitted15 June 2026
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