Meelick, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Retention of partial demolition and construction works, and permission to complete an industrial shed in Portlaoise.
2660254 · Laois County Council · Lodged 5 May 2026
- Reference
- 2660254
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 5 May 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks retention permission for the partial demolition of an industrial building, the erection of a steel frame, and a concrete wall. It also seeks full planning permission to complete the partially constructed industrial shed and replace existing cladding.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Retain the following a) the demolition of a section of an existing industrial building, b) the erection of a new steel frame structure, c) construction of a concrete wall, d) all associated site works. Planning permission is sought for a) the completion of the partially constructed industrial shed, b) the replacement of existing cladding on the existing building, c) and all site works necessary to facilitate the development.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for and improve commercial activities”
National zoning type: Commercial, retail
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meelick, Portlaoise, Laois | Dec 2025 | €305,000 | 161 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 received5 May 2026
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