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Epworth Hall Main Street , Knocknamoe , Abbeyleix

Dec 08 2025

Application Received

Feb 09 2026

Further Info. Requested
  • Submitted: 08 / 12 / 2025
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    FURTHER INFORMATION
  • Council Decision:
    N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

demolish existing temporary toilet/storage block (and associated timber fencing/gate) to side of Epworth Hall (being a protected structure RPS 072/NIAH Reg.No.12900724), demolition of existing modern extensions and shed to rear of same, construction of proposed single storey flat roof extension to the rear comprising of new meeting room/parent room/stores, internal alterations to same (comprising of the provision of toilets and associated services), stairs and first floor mezzanine (gallery) and all associated works

Nearby Applications:

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170m 02/06/2026 N/A Main Street , Abbeyleix , Co Laois construct dwellinghouse using an existing entrance, demolition of existing stores and all associated site works Details...
1.8km 28/05/2026 N/A Island , Abbeyleix , Co. Laois to construct a new dwelling house, septic tank treatment system, site entrance and all associated site works. Details...
610m 27/05/2026 N/A Rathmoyle Road , Abbeyleix , Co. Laois construct a single-storey dwelling house, right of way entrance, change to site boundaries for existing dwelling and all associated site works Details...
170m 26/05/2026 N/A Main Street , Abbeyleix , Co Laois construct dwellinghouse using an existing entrance and all associated site works Details...
1.9km 19/05/2026 N/A Oldtown , Abbeyleix , Co. Laois construct a two-storey detached five-bedroom house and single-storey detached garage, new on-site sewage treatment system for a single dwelling, new vehicle access and driveway to public road, site landscaping, and all associated site works. Details...
1.9km 15/05/2026 N/A Oldtown , Abbeyleix , Co. Laois construct a two-storey detached five-bedroom house and single-storey detached garage, new on-site sewage treatment system for a single dwelling, new vehicle access and driveway to public road, site landscaping, and all associated site works. Details...
2.8km 12/05/2026 N/A Tonduff , Abbeyleix , Co Laois Retention alterations to rear extension previously granted under file ref 23/60178, namely change of roof style and additional floor area and all associated site works Details...
2.3km 14/04/2026 CONDITIONAL Ballytarsna , Abbeyleix , Co Laois Retain domestic garage and store and all associated site works Details...
1.8km 10/04/2026 CONDITIONAL Oldtown , Abbeyleix , Co. Laois R32 X2D5 retain permission for fuel shed, utility shed and classic car storage garage, b) planning permission for new single storey side extension to existing dwelling along with all associated site development and facilitating works. Details...
1.8km 02/04/2026 N/A Oldtown , Abbeyleix , Co. Laois R32 X2D5 a) retention permission for fuel shed, utility shed and classic car storage garage, b) planning permission for new single storey side extension to existing dwelling along with all associated site development and facilitating works. Details...
1.8km 11/02/2026 N/A Island , Abbeyleix , Co Laois erect a machinery storage shed, the replacement of the road boundary ditch with a masonry wall and associated site works Details...
560m 03/02/2026 CONDITIONAL 30 Grallow Wood , Abbeyleix , Co Laois retain a conversion of attic to a home office and play room and all associated and necessary site works at 30 Grallow Wood, Abbeyleix, Co Laois R32 N510 Details...
2.9km 29/01/2026 N/A Knapton , Abbeyleix , Co. Laois. dwelling house, septic tank, percolation area, new site entrance and all assoicated site works Details...
2.4km 23/12/2025 N/A Ballytarsna , Abbeyleix , Co. Laois construct a two-storey dwelling house, septic tank system, percolation area, domestic garage, driveway and all ancillary siteworks at Ballytarsna, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois. Details...
1.6km 17/12/2025 CONDITIONAL Verdant Cottage , Old Town Tullyroe , Co. Laois Restore and alter the existing dwelling and outhouses, extension to the existing dwelling, new vehicular access from the L16566 public road, a new wastewater treatment system and all associated site works. Details...
440m 08/12/2025 CONDITIONAL Abbeygate , Market Sq. , Abbeyleix make variations to previous grants of planning permission number 14/369 & An Bord Pleanala no. 11.245208 with an Extension of Duration no. 20/518 and 22/692 and 23/63 at The Folkhouse Public House RPS 084, NIAH no. 12900706, consisting of:- i) deviations in finished floor and yard levels with split levels, ii) altered shape of portal frame building to avoid public sewer with the same floor area as granted and the removal the raised parapet and side sheeting to reduce visual impact, altered access doors to the side and rear and inclusion of a roller shutter door to rear, altered high level windows, added a fire door in the link between existing building and new Portal building iii) Electrical plant room and bin storage building, iv) extended back wall of existing building to accommodate an enlarged toilet block, and removal of portion of wall under valley due to excessive water damage v) raise flat roof over apartments to tie in with rear main roof due to raised ground floor level and all necessary site works Details...
440m 08/12/2025 CONDITIONAL Abbeygate , Market Sq. , Abbeyleix a) assimilate a portion of the garden of Fountain House and a portion of adjoining property to the rear into this site which was previously granted permission with reference numbers 14/369 & An Bord Pleanala no. 11.245208 with an Extension of Duration no. 20/518 and 22/692 and 23/63 to provide a storage compound and to amend ground levels to match level of existing parking area to alter rear and side boundaries of site, b) to construct retaining walls to the new proposed rear and side boundaries, c) to install one Automatic Opening Ventilation window over the stairwell on the side elevation and one AOV window over the Bay window at first floor level on front elevation and d) widen porch & install ramp and new steps on front elevation at the southern end to provide disability access and e) to install two external fire escape stairs to courtyard and all associated and necessary site works Details...
440m 04/12/2025 N/A Abbeygate , Market Sq. , Abbeyleix for Variations to previous grants of planning permission number 14/369 & An Bord Pleanala no. 11.245208 with an Extension of Duration no. 20/518 and 22/692 and 23/63 at The Folkhouse Public House RPS 084, NIAH no. 12900706, consisting of:- i) deviations in finished floor and yard levels with split levels, ii) altered shape of portal frame building to avoid public sewer with the same floor area as granted and the removal the raised parapet and side sheeting to reduce visual impact, altered access doors to the side and rear and inclusion of a roller shutter door to rear, altered high level windows, added a fire door in the link between existing building and new Portal building iii) Electrical plant room and bin storage building, iv) extended back wall of existing building to accommodate an enlarged toilet block, and removal of portion of wall under valley due to excessive water damage v) raise flat roof over apartments to tie in with rear main roof due to raised ground floor level and all necessary site works Details...

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