Construct an Enterprise & Employment Park to provide 5 no. serviced sites at Townparks, Borris-in-Ossory
Townparks, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois
2.95 ha · Refused
Planning application 2560056 to Laois County Council: Construct an Enterprise & Employment Park to provide 5 no. serviced sites, on a site of 2.95ha at Townparks, Borris-in-Ossory. Refused by the council on 20 February 2026.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Further information requested
- Further information received
- Council refused
Key facts
Homes and mix
- ESB substations
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Proposed development
construct an Enterprise & Employment Park to provide 5 no. serviced sites, on a site of 2.95ha at Townparks, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois. The proposed development includes; 1) the provision of vehicular, pedestrian/cycle access onto the existing R445, including the provision of a new arm off the R445 roundabout; 2) an internal road and footpath and cycle lane network; 3) site clearance & infilling of the land up to c101clm; 4) foul & surface water drainage; 5) landscaping & boundary treatment; 6) an ESB Substation; 7) lighting, signage & all associated site development works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will also be submitted to the planning authority with the planning application.
Planning status
Permission was refused on 20 Feb 2026. The refusal stands; no appeal is recorded.
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