Planning application · Laois County Council

The construction of single storey dwellings within the walled garden of the former Post…

Old Post Office and House protected structures RPS 127 and RPS 681. , Main Street Portarlington , Co Laois.

2660295 · LaoisIn Assessment
Reference
2660295
Planning authority
Laois County Council
Received
20 May 2026
Status
In Assessment
Use
Residential
Dwellings
9
Site area
0.276 ha

Proposed development

The construction of single storey dwellings within the walled garden of the former Post Office and adjoining House, Both protected structures RPS 127 and RPS 681. There is 9No. proposed dwellings that will be Age Friendly units that consist of 5No. 1 bed and 4No. 2 bed single storey dwellings contained in 4 blocks along with works to the single storey outbuilding to have new roof, new windows, new doors and wall repairs with rooms then used for communal activities and storage for the 9No. Units. In conjunction with associated site development works.

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