Killenard Community Centre/Old School House, Killenard, Portarlington Co. Laois.
Internal and external alterations to Killenard Community Centre.
2660344 · Laois County Council · Lodged 5 June 2026
- Reference
- 2660344
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 5 June 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves altering the internal layout of the community centre by removing a handball alley and adding a new first-floor area. It also includes a new stairwell, amendments to the building's elevations, and associated site works.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Alter internal layouts by way of removal of handball alley, additional first floor area to the same, new stairwell, internal layout alterations, amendments to elevations and all associated site works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and provide for local neighbourhood, community, ecclesiastical, recreational and educational facilities.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Windmill, Place, Killenard | Aug 2025 | €445,000 | 102 m |
| 7 Mount Henry Close, Killenard, Portarlington | Jul 2025 | €485,000 | 231 m |
| 12 Mount Henry Drive, Killenard, County Laois | Jul 2025 | €455,000 | 266 m |
| 8 Rathmiles Ave, The Heritage, Portarlington | Apr 2026 | €890,000 | 272 m |
| 7 Rathmiles Ave, Killenard, Portarlington | Sept 2025 | €700,000 | 284 m |
| 10 Rathmiles Avenue, Killenard, Portarlington | Jun 2025 | €500,000 | 294 m |
| 3 The Green, Millers Hill, Killenardprice excludes VAT | Jun 2026 | €409,691 | 309 m |
| The Gardeners, Killenard, Portarlington | Jun 2025 | €510,000 | 362 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 June 2026
- Decision due30 July 2026
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