GrantedChange of useDecided 9 July 2026

Shalom World (formerly known as Rosetta Nursing Home), Dubin Road, Portlaoise Co. Laois.

Change of use of a former nursing home in Portlaoise to part office and part domestic dwelling.

2660005 · Laois County Council · Lodged 6 January 2026

Reference: 2660005
Authority: Laois County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 6 January 2026
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 100 m²

Summary

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The development at the former Rosetta Nursing Home involves works to a protected structure. It consists of a change of use to part office and part domestic dwelling, changing the name on the front entrance pier, and erecting new signage.

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Official record

Development description

Carry out development at shalom world (formerly known as rosetta nursing home), dublin road, portlaoise, co. Laois. R32 rv10. Works are to protected structure no. ’s rps 188a & in the curtilage of rps 188b. The development will consist of
Permission for change of use from nursing home to part office use and domestic dwelling house
Change name on front entrance pier from rosetta to shalom world
Erect new signage

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

General BusinessLC

“To provide for and improve commercial activities”

National zoning type: Commercial, retail

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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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Rosetta, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise	Oct 2025	€925,000	18 m
19b Stradbrook, Portlaoise, Laois	Apr 2026	€210,000	146 m
Apt 19c, Strandbrook, Portlaoise	Jun 2025	€225,000	172 m
24c Stradbrook, Stradbally Rd, Portlaoise	Jun 2026	€185,000	182 m
6 The Downs, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise	Jun 2026	€554,000	183 m
15 The Downs, Portlaoise, Laois	Oct 2025	€480,000	187 m
Apt 3a, Stradbrook, Stradbally Rd	Apr 2026	€226,500	196 m
1a Stradbrook, Stradbally Rd, Portlaoise	Jun 2026	€240,000	196 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received6 January 2026
Further information requested27 February 2026
Further information received15 June 2026
Decision due12 July 2026
Decision issued9 July 2026

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