Swan Road, Durrow, Co. Laois
Retention of a cottage, demolition of an old extension, and construction of a new two-storey extension and garage.
2660125 · Laois County Council · Lodged 8 March 2026
- Reference
- 2660125
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 8 March 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks to retain the original 48 square metre single-storey cottage. It also proposes the demolition of an existing 28 square metre extension, construction of a new 140 square metre two-storey side extension, a free-standing garage, and a new boundary wall.
- Storeys
- 2
- Floor area
- 140 m²
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Official record
Development description
(a) retain the original 48m² single-storey dwelling. Permisison to (b) the demolition of the existing 28m² single-storey extension; (c) the construction of a new 140m² two-storey extension to the side; (d) the construction of a 17m² free-standing garage; (e) a new boundary wall and gate to swan road and boundary hedging to the north-east and north-west; and all associated site works and ancillary services.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Course, Durrow, Laois | Mar 2025 | €220,000 | 5 m |
| Mill Lodge, Mill Road, Durrow | Jun 2026 | €480,000 | 266 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 received8 March 2026
In the area
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2660233LaoisLodged 26 Apr 2026Extension
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
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2460787LaoisLodged 19 Dec 2024New dwelling
- Granted80 m away
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2460431LaoisLodged 22 Jul 2024New dwelling
- Awaiting decision80 m away
Construct a new two storey dwelling, new entrance, domestic garage and all associated site works
Swan Road , Durrow , Laois
2460425LaoisLodged 18 Jul 2024New dwelling
- Awaiting decision150 m away
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