Planning application · Laois County Council

(1.) Retain changes to the existing development previously granted permission under…

Alpha Drives Ltd. , J17 National Enterprise Park , Togher Portlaoise.

2560629 · LaoisGranted
Reference
2560629
Planning authority
Laois County Council
Received
30 Sept 2025
Decided
19 Nov 2025
Status
Granted
Site area
1.43 ha

Proposed development

(1.) Retain changes to the existing development previously granted permission under planning reference 20/271 including (A) An increase in the overall height of the building (B) An increase in the floor area of the building due to the construction of additional floor space at first floor level within the building and an increase in the overall building dimensions (C) The use of alternative wall finishes to the building (D) The alteration to external window and door sizes and locations, along with the provision of an additional window to the front elevation of the building (E) The relocation of the building on the site (F) The relocation of the site entrance (G) The alteration of external hardstand areas (2.) Permission for the construction of an external fire escape stairway, roof maintenance ladders and external fire escape doorway, and all alterations and associated site works

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Permission was granted on 19 Nov 2025. Third parties may appeal within four weeks; after that the permission is final and works can start once a commencement notice is lodged.

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