Planning application · Laois County Council

Construct single storey dwellings at Old Post Office and House protected structures RPS 127 and RPS 681

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

2660333 · LaoisLodged

0.276 ha · Lodged

Planning application 2660333 to Laois County Council: Construct single storey dwellings within the walled garden of the former Post Office and adjoining House, at Old Post Office and House protected structures RPS 127 and RPS 681. A council decision is due by 27 July 2026.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged
  2. Council decision due

Key facts

Reference
2660333
Planning authority
Laois County Council
Received
2 Jun 2026
Decision due
27 Jul 2026
Status
Lodged
Use
Residential
Dwellings (estimated)
9
Read from the description, not stated on the register.
Floor area
581 m²
Site area
0.276 ha

Homes and mix

1-bed5
2-bed4
Total homes9

Read from the description, not stated on the register. Shown only where the parts add up to the total.

Proposed development

construct 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.

Planning status

The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information. The council's decision is due by 27 Jul 2026.

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