The Rock GAA, Strahard, Mountmellick
Extension to a GAA clubhouse in Mountmellick to build a new gym and training ball wall.
2568 · Laois County Council · Lodged 21 August 2025
- Reference
- 2568
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 21 August 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe Rock GAA club is seeking to construct a front extension to their existing clubhouse for a new gym area. The plans also include internal alterations and the construction of a training ball wall with a fenced enclosure and floodlighting.
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Official record
Development description
- Construct an extension to the front of the existing clubhouse to accommodate a new gym area
- Alterations to the external and internal arrangements of the building to accommodate the new gym
- Construct a training ball wall with a fenced enclosure with flood lighting, together with all ancillary services and associated site works
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debilott Mountmellick, Mountmellick, Laoisnot full market price | Mar 2025 | €410,000 | 454 m |
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Timeline
- Application received21 August 2025
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