Development to be retained consists of, 2no. high level ‘Maldron Hotel’
Maldron Hotel, Meelick Portlaoise, Co. Laois
3.58 ha · Appeal decided, March 2026
Planning application 2560291 to Laois County Council: Development to be retained consists of, 2no. high level ‘Maldron Hotel’ and ‘Midway’ signs affixed to the eastern elevation, at Maldron Hotel, Meelick Portlaoise. Refused by the council on 12 September 2025; An Coimisiún Pleanála decided the appeal on 5 March 2026.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Further information requested
- Further information received
- Council refused
- Appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála
- Appeal decided
Key facts
Proposed development
The development to be retained consists of (i) 2no. high level ‘Maldron Hotel’ and ‘Midway’ signs affixed to the eastern elevation and (ii) 1no. high level ‘Midway’ sign affixed to the southern elevation. The proposed development will consist of the replacement of these existing signs with the erection of new signs and all other associated site development works. Sign 1A (13.93m x 1m) is a high-level sign to replace existing ‘Midway’ sign on the southern elevation. A new Sign 1B (4.8 x 1.1m) is also proposed on the southern elevation. Sign 2A (5.3m x 1.4m) is a high-level sign to replace existing ‘Maldron Hotel’ sign on the eastern elevation. Sign 2B (8.6m x 1.6m) is a high-level sign to replace existing ‘Midway’ sign on the eastern elevation. Sign 2C (2.2m x 2.2m) comprises of 4no. square panel signs below existing high-level signs on the eastern elevation of the hotel. All signage is to be internally illuminated by means of white LEDs.
Planning status
An Coimisiún Pleanála concluded the appeal on 5 Mar 2026. The official file has the outcome.
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