Planning application · Laois County Council

Make alterations to the existing front elevation by removing the shopfront at Main Street, Mountrath

Main Street, Mountrath, Co.Laois

2511 · LaoisOn SiteAppeal decided

Planning application 2511 to Laois County Council: Make alterations to the existing front elevation by removing the shopfront, at Main Street, Mountrath. Granted by the council on 15 September 2025; An Coimisiún Pleanála decided the appeal on 24 February 2026. Work commenced on 10 April 2026.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged
  2. Further information requested
  3. Further information received
  4. Council granted
  5. Appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála
  6. Appeal decided
  7. Work commenced

Key facts

Reference
2511
Planning authority
Laois County Council
Received
18 Feb 2025
Decided
15 Sept 2025
Status
On Site
Use
Mixed_use
Dwellings (estimated)
6
Read from the description, not stated on the register.
Further information requested
11 Apr 2025
Further information received
20 Aug 2025
Commenced
10 Apr 2026
Appeal
PL-500057-LS · Appeal decided

Proposed development

a)to make alterations to the existing front elevation by removing the shopfront with installation of two windows to return it to its original state. b)change of use of existing dwelling house to commercial guesthouse in its current layout as submitted under 7-day notice re ref:SN0010485LS for completeness.c) to construct a single storey extension to the rear of the property consisting of six en-suite bedrooms, plant room, covered walkway, landscaping and all associated site works. To retain a)the demolition of structurally unsafe out- buildings to the rear of the property. b) works to the rear of the property as constructed on site to date.

Planning status

An Coimisiún Pleanála concluded the appeal on 24 Feb 2026. The official file has the outcome.

Appeal PL-500057-LS on the An Coimisiún Pleanála website ↗

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