Ratheniska Community Hall, Ratheniska, Stradbally
Partial change of use of Ratheniska Community Hall to a childcare facility.
2660204 · Laois County Council · Lodged 13 April 2026
- Reference
- 2660204
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 13 April 2026
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to convert part of the existing community hall into a childcare facility featuring two activity rooms and a new rear exit door. The facility will share the existing kitchen, hall, and sanitary facilities, with the building continuing to serve as a community hall outside childcare hours.
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Official record
Development description
Change use of part of existing community hall to childcare facility, comprising 2 no. Activity rooms, including new exit door to rear, minor internal alterations and all associated site works. The development includes the shared use of the existing hall, kitchen and sanitary facilities, with continued use of the building as a community hall outside childcare operating hours.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received13 April 2026
- Further information requested28 May 2026
- Further information received11 June 2026
- Decision due8 July 2026
- Decision issued17 June 2026
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