Rear Building at 99 Main Street, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Change of use of a former shop store in Portlaoise to Natural Salt Wellness Rooms.
2660068 · Laois County Council · Lodged 10 February 2026
- Reference
- 2660068
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 10 February 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposal seeks to convert a single-storey former shop store and launderette into wellness rooms. Access will be via an existing shop and an alleyway situated between two protected structures within an architectural conservation area.
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Official record
Development description
Change of use from a single-storey, shop store (previously a launderette facility) to natural salt wellness rooms. The proposed development is accessed through the existing retail shop at no. 99 main street and alleyway between two protected structures ramsbottom's pub (no. 101 main street- rps 210) and marian carton optician (no. 100 main street -rps211). Upgrading works include replacement windows, universal access and toilet, bicycle parking and refuse storage. The proposed development is located within an architectural conservation area
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the special physical and social character of the existing town centre and to provide for and improve retailing and commercial activities”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Meehan Court, Portlaoise, Laois | Jan 2026 | €237,000 | 49 m |
| 10 Bridge St, Portlaoise, Laois | Mar 2025 | €90,000 | 92 m |
| Apt 7, Bridge St, Portlaoise | Mar 2025 | €145,000 | 110 m |
| 1 Stradbally Rd, Timahoe, Portlaoise | Jan 2025 | €185,000 | 196 m |
| 7 The Green, Belview Woods, Maryboroughprice excludes VAT | May 2025 | €308,370 | 237 m |
| 41 The Green, Belview Wood, Maryborough Douglasprice excludes VAT | May 2025 | €377,973 | 237 m |
| Springfield, Ballacolla, Portlaoise | Jun 2025 | €180,000 | 237 m |
| Cashel, Pike Of Rushall, Portlaoise | Feb 2025 | €370,000 | 237 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 received10 February 2026
- Decision due6 April 2026
- Decision issued2 April 2026
- Grant issued19 May 2026
- Permission expiry18 May 2031
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
A Change of Use from a single-storey, shop store (previously a launderette facility) to Natural Salt Wellness…
Rear Building at 99 Main Street , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
2560846LaoisLodged 12 Dec 2025Change of use
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Retain for change of use of — Domestic Kitchen to Lounge area at rear of existing bar
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2460511LaoisLodged 3 Sept 2024Retention
- GrantedAt this site
Retain change of use of — Domestic Kitchen to Lounge area at rear of existing bar
Ramsbottoms Bar , 101 Main Street , Maryborough Portlaoise
2460521LaoisLodged 10 Sept 2024Retention
- Awaiting decision40 m away
Retain the beer garden and smoking shelter constructed in the rear garden, together with covered access from…
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22321LaoisLodged 23 May 2022Retention
- Awaiting decision40 m away
Retain the beer garden and smoking shelter constructed in the rear garden, together with covered access from…
Rear of 106 Main St , Portlaoise , Co.Laois
22331LaoisLodged 27 May 2022Retention
- Awaiting decision50 m away
Retain the beer garden and smoking shelter constructed in the rear garden, together with covered access from…
Rear of 106 Main St , Portlaoise , Co Laois
22215LaoisLodged 12 Apr 2022Retention
- Granted50 m away
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Hughes Pharmacy , Main Street , Portlaoise
20239LaoisLodged 20 May 2020Commercial
- Granted50 m away
Retain the beer garden and smoking shelter constructed in rear garden, together with covered access from…
Rear of 106 Main St , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
22402LaoisLodged 4 Jul 2022Retention
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