Clough, Village, Co Laois
Extension of the existing graveyard in Clough Village.
2660364 · Laois County Council · Lodged 11 June 2026
- Reference
- 2660364
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 11 June 2026
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought to develop an extension to the existing graveyard area in Clough Village, Co. Laois. The works will include creating a pedestrian opening in the existing boundary wall to access the new area from the existing graveyard.
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Official record
Development description
Develop an extension to the existing graveyard area, a pedestrian opening in the existing boundary wall to access the proposed graveyard area from the existing graveyard area and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Limekiln, Clough, Ballacolla | Jun 2025 | €338,000 | 152 m |
| 2 The Limekiln, Clough, Ballacolla | Nov 2025 | €250,000 | 243 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 received11 June 2026
- Decision due5 August 2026
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