Knock Community Centre, Boleybeg Spink, Co. Laois.
Retention of the change of use of a community centre to a childcare facility.
2660102 · Laois County Council · Lodged 25 February 2026
- Reference
- 2660102
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 25 February 2026
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought to continue using the Knock Community Centre for Early Years and School Aged sessional services. The proposed operating hours are 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
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Official record
Development description
Retain change of use of knock community centre to early years and school aged sessional services between the hours of 8am to 6pm monday to friday and all associated site works.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received25 February 2026
- Decision due21 April 2026
- Decision issued13 April 2026
- Grant issued19 May 2026
- Permission expiry18 May 2031
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