Ratheven, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Conversion of a car showroom into a play therapy centre with a new extension in Portlaoise.
2660049 · Laois County Council · Lodged 3 February 2026
- Reference
- 2660049
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 3 February 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the change of use and refurbishment of an existing car sales showroom, offices, and store areas into a play therapy centre. It also includes an extension to provide ancillary toilet and café facilities.
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Official record
Development description
A) proposed change of use and refurbishment of an existing car sales showroom, associated offices and store areas to a proposed play therapy centre and b) permission for a proposed extension to provide ancillary toilet and café area facilities and to include all associated ancillary works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the amenity of developed residential communities.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Ratheven Heights, Borris Rd, Portlaoise | Apr 2025 | €225,500 | 82 m |
| 23 Ratheven Heights, Ratheven Estate, Portlaoise | Feb 2025 | €292,000 | 82 m |
| 25 Rathevan Heights, Portlaoise, Laois | Mar 2025 | €255,000 | 88 m |
| 33 Rathevan Heights, Borris Rd, Portlaoise | May 2026 | €257,000 | 89 m |
| 131 The Hermitage, Borris Rd, Portlaoise | Jan 2026 | €323,000 | 180 m |
| 111 The Hermitage, Portlaoise, Laois | May 2026 | €270,000 | 192 m |
| 110 The Hermitage, Portlaoise, Laois | Oct 2025 | €310,000 | 193 m |
| 19 Rathevan View, Portlaoise, Laoisnot full market price | Jan 2026 | €54,000 | 206 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 received3 February 2026
- Further information requested27 March 2026
In the area
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- Granted40 m away
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20398LaoisLodged 4 Aug 2020Extension
- Awaiting decision40 m away
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- Awaiting decision50 m away
Construct 2 no. dwelling houses, alteration of existing main entrance, RETENTION of existing second entrance…
Rathevan , Borris road , Portlaoise Co. Laois
18435LaoisLodged 20 Jul 2018New dwelling
- Granted50 m away
Construct 2 no. dwelling houses, alteration of existing main entrance, retention planning to retain existing…
Ratheven , Borris Road , Portlaoise
19704LaoisLodged 12 Dec 2019New dwelling
- Awaiting decision70 m away
To retain garage as built and associated site works
Ratheven , Borris Road , Portlaoise Co Laois
2460599LaoisLodged 10 Oct 2024Retention
- Granted70 m away
Retain garage as built and associated site works at Ratheven, Borris Road, Portlaoise Co. Laois
Ratheven , Borris Road , Portlaoise Co Laois
2460622LaoisLodged 15 Oct 2024Retention
- Awaiting decision80 m away
Construct new extension to both sides and rear of our existing dwelling, alter existing front porch and all…
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2360219LaoisLodged 13 Jun 2023Extension
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