2 homes at Summerhill Portlaoise Co. Laois (now known as 'Sand Wood'), The site
A site at Summerhill Portlaoise Co. Laois (now known as 'Sand Wood')., The site is generally bound to the north by Aghnaharna Drive to the east by Holy Family School Road, And To The West And South By A Residential Development Currently Under Const
2 homes · 3.39 ha · Lodged
Planning application 2660715 to Laois County Council for 2 homes at Summerhill Portlaoise Co. Laois (now known as 'Sand Wood'), The site. A council decision is due by 30 November 2026.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Council decision due
Key facts
Homes and mix
- Creche
Read from the description, not stated on the register. Shown only where the parts add up to the total.
Proposed development
amend the permitted Neighbourhood Centre building granted under LCC Reg. Ref. 23/60348, as amended under LCC Reg. Ref. 25/60040, at this site at Summerhill, Portlaoise, Co. Laois (now known as ‘Sand Wood’). The site is generally bound to the north by Aghnaharna Drive, to the east by Holy Family School Road, and to the west and south by a residential development currently under construction, granted under LCC Reg. Ref. 23/60350 (also known as ‘Sand Wood’). No amendments are proposed to the permitted 67 No. residential units. The development to be retained consists of: modifications to the northern and southern extent of the permitted building footprint, increasing the floor area by c. 57 sq m; and the provision of rooflights. The proposed development consists of: the change of use of the permitted creche and cycle store to a retail unit; the subdivision and part change of use of the permitted retail unit to a medical centre, retail unit, a refuse store and ESB switchroom; the provision of a mezzanine level (c. 139 sq m) above first floor level within the southern extent of the Neighbourhood Centre building to provide additional office floor space; the provision of 3 No. additional car parking spaces; minor cycle & car parking layout changes; landscaping; boundary treatments; and all other associated site works above and below ground. The development to be retained and proposed development increases the overall floor area of the Neighbourhood Centre building by c. 196 sq m, from 1,426 sq m to c. 1,622 sq m.
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 30 Nov 2026.
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- 2660260A site at Summerhill Portlaoise Co. Laois (now known as 'Sand Wood')., The site is generally bound to the north by Aghnaharna Drive to the east by Holy Family School Road, And To The West And South By Undeveloped Lands And A Residential DevelopmentClosed
amend permission of the permitted Neighbourhood Centre building granted under LCC Reg. Ref. 23/60348, as amended under LCC Reg. Ref. 25/60040…
- 2660242A site at Summerhill Portlaoise Co. Laois (now known as 'Sand Wood')., The site is generally bound to the north by Aghnaharna Drive to the east by Holy Family School Road, And To The West And South By Undeveloped Lands And A Residential DevelopmentClosed
the change of use of the permitted creche and cycle store to a retail unit; the subdivision and part change of use of the permitted retail unit to a medical…
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amend permission to the permitted Neighbourhood Centre building granted under LCC Reg. Ref. 23/60348…
- 2560385A c. 3.85 Ha site at Summerhill, Portlaoise, Co. LaoisOn Site
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retain amendments to 7 No. houses permitted as part of the residential development granted under LCC Reg. Ref. 25/60385 at a c. 3.85 Ha site at Summerhill…
- 2660636A c. 3.85 Ha site at Summerhill, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.Lodged
make amendments to the residential development permitted under LCC Reg. Ref. 25/60385 at a c. 3.85 Ha site at Summerhill, Portlaoise…
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