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  Newpark House (RPS 462) , Newpark , Portlaoise Co. Laois.

Jul 19 2023

Application Received

Sep 11 2023

Further Info. Requested

Mar 26 2024

Further Info. Received

Apr 17 2024

Decision

Apr 22 2024

Decision Due

May 24 2024

Granted

May 23 2029

Expiry (if required)
  • Submitted to Laois County Council, 19 / 07 / 2023
  • Application Type: PERMISSION
  • Current Status: APPLICATION FINALISED
  • Decision Text: CONDITIONAL
  • Decision Summary: Granted
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Development:
A)Redevelop Newpark House (record of protected structure RPS 462) from 7 Bedsits into 6no. Apartments which consist of- 1no. studio apartment, 4no. one-bedroom apartments, & 1no. three bedroom apartment, with the addition of three private terrace areas on grade. B)Repair external façade and roof where required. C)Remove existing fire escape stairs from the 1st floor of Newpark House on side elevation. D)Remove a chimney from extension at rear. E)Bay window to the side of the house to be reinstated. F)Additional new window/door opes to be provided on the side & rear elevations. G)Removal of window opes from side and rear elevations. H)New vehicle & pedestrian entrance with electronic gates, & winged walls to match the existing stone wall, to be provided at Harper’s Lane. I)New estate signage to be located on winged walls on Harper's Lane. J)New raised pedestrian crossing to be constructed on Harper's Lane. K)Provision of an internal road & footpath network, turning head and all ancillary site works including maintenance of the existing public water supply connection & new connections to the public drainage services where required. L)Reconfigure the existing site layout, to provide a turning head and No.8... Signup to read full development description
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  • Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
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    1.7km 11/10/2024 N/A The Make & Mark Bar & Eatery , Gandon Court Fairgreen , Portlaoise Co. Laois. replace an existing window with an external door to the front elevation which will lead out to the outdoor dining, beer garden area, and the raising of the floor of the outdoor dining, beer garden area to be level with the existing internal floor as previously approved under Planning Ref.21/499.... login required. Details...
    470m 10/10/2024 N/A 16 Oaklawn , Portlaoise , Co. Laois Retain a Domestic Storage Shed and all Associated Ancillary Site works.... login required. Details...
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    750m 07/10/2024 N/A No. 10 Kellyville Park/ Bull Lane/ Rear of Mulhall's Supervalu , Kellyville Centre , Portlaoise Planning Permission sought by Kentian Ltd for development consisting of the following: (1) Construct a three-storey extension to rear of existing Kellyville centre, ground floor extension to rear of existing supermarket and side and front of existing pharmacy, 1st floor offices, canteen, stores, staircases and other associated internal alterations. (2) Demolition of single storey stores to rear of Supervalu and alteration to rear carpark. ... login required. Details...
    970m 04/10/2024 N/A Units 19 & 20 , Laois Shopping Centre , James Finton Lalor Avenue Portlaoise Co. Laois amalgamate the two existing ground floor retail units with existing access and shopfronts to the North façade, no.s 19 & 20, to create one larger unit and a change of use from Retail to Restaurant... login required. Details...
    1.6km 04/10/2024 N/A Clonminam Business Park , Portlaoise , Co. Laois to develop an Industrial Campus within Clonminam Business Park which will comprise as follows : 1. Block A – Industrial Unit (area = 1798 sq.m) 2. New main site entrance with sliding gates, stone walls and piers, east vehicular site entrance with sliding gates and stone piers with pedestrian/ cyclist entrance points, 3. Existing site boundaries to be retained & augmented as necessary, new fen... login required. Details...
    750m 04/10/2024 N/A No. 10 Kellyville Park/ Bull Lane/ Rear of Mulhall's Supervalu , Kellyville Centre , Portlaoise carry out development consisting of the following: (1) Construct a three-storey extension to rear of existing Kellyville centre, ground floor extension to rear of existing supermarket and side and front of existing pharmacy, 1st floor offices, canteen, stores, staircases and other associated internal alterations. (2) Demolition of single storey stores to rear of Superv... login required. Details...
    1.1km 03/10/2024 N/A St Francis Special School , Borris Road , Portlaoise Co. Laois construct a new 2-storey extension comprising four classrooms, specialist rooms, toilets, stores and associated ancillary accommodation.? The development also includes the provision of a new soft play external area, landscaped external areas and all associated site works.... login required. Details...
    290m 01/10/2024 N/A 106 , Newpark , Portlaoise construct new dwelling house and all associated works... login required. Details...
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    1.1km 17/09/2024 N/A St Francis Special School , Borris Road , Portlaoise Co. Laois carry out development which will consist of a new 2-storey extension comprising four classrooms, specialist rooms, toilets, stores and associated ancillar... login required. Details...
    990m 10/09/2024 N/A 18 Woodgrove Lawns , Ballyfin Road , Portlaoise build a single storey side extension to existing dwelling house and all associated site works. ... login required. Details...
    1.9km 10/09/2024 N/A Site 10_ 2 J17 National Business Park , Knockmay . , Portlaoise County Laois Complete hammerhead entrance to site, to erect boundary fence, walls, entrance gates and all associated site works.... login required. Details...
    930m 10/09/2024 N/A Ramsbottoms Bar , 101 Main Street , Maryborough Portlaoise This building is a protected structure (RPS 210) (NIAH no.12507060). The development consists of retention for change of use of • Domestic Kitchen to Lounge area at rear of existing bar, • External covered yard to outdoor entertai... login required. Details...
    2.2km 06/09/2024 N/A Site 1 and 2 , J17 Industrial Park Togher , Portlaoise Co. Laois construct a light industrial unit with a footprint of 2976 m2 plus associated roads, carpark, and service yard to the north and adjoining their existing facility. The proposed expansion shall house similar operations to the existing facility with the fabrication of modular service supplied systems. The Proposed Extension Shall match the existing in line and level. The General External trea... login required. Details...
    930m 03/09/2024 N/A Ramsbottoms Bar , 101 Main Street , Maryborough Portlaoise retain for change of use of • Domestic Kitchen to Lounge area at rear of existing bar, • External covered yard to outdoor entertainment area • Previously used bar stores to new ba... login required. Details...
    2.2km 03/09/2024 N/A Site 1 and 2 , J17 Industrial Park Togher , Portlaoise Co. Laois construct a light industrial unit with a footprint of 2976 m2 plus associated roads, carpark, and service yard to the north and adjoining their existing facility. The proposed expansion shall house similar operations to the existing facility with the fabrication of modular service supplied systems. The Proposed Extension Shall match the existing in line and level. The General External tr... login required. Details...
    2km 03/09/2024 N/A Togher National Enterprise Park , Togher , Portlaoise retain changes to previously approved ref. no. 2240 including: a) relocation of substation, b) removal of security kiosk and to c) to retain additional floor space to Building A. Also Planning Permission is also sought for additional signage to building elevation and all associated site works... login required. Details...
    670m 30/08/2024 N/A Peigs 12 Market Square , Portlaoise , Co. Laois Retain structure to rear of existing public house, comprising of pitched roof canopy, side cladding, ancillary site services and all associated site works, for storage purposes ancillary to the licensed premises... login required. Details...
  • Geology & Groundwater
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    Aquifer:
    • Category: Ll
    • Description: Locally Important Aquifer - Bedrock which is Moderately Productive only in Local Zones

    Vulnerability:
    • Unit Name: Ballysteen Formation
    • Description: Dark muddy limestone, shale
    • Labels: CDBALL / BA

    Bedrock:
    • Moderate ( M)

    Planning & Development

    Zoning:
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    • Zoning: Residential 1 - Existing Residential
    • GZT: Existing residential (R2)
    • Plan Name: Portlaoise LAP 2018
    • Plan Expiry: 19/11/2024

    National Parks & Wildlife (NPWS)
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    Special Area of Conservation:
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    Special Protection Areas:
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    Natural Heritage Areas:
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    Proposed Natural Heritage Areas:
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    Heritage & Conservation
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    National Monuments:

    National Monuments within 100m of the mapped planning point

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    National Monument Zones of Notification:

    Is this Planning Point is within a National Monument Zones of Notification? (Section 12 National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2004)

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    National Inventory of Architectural Heritage:

    NIAH Locations within 100m of the mapped planning point

    Name NIAH Ref # Rating / Period Original Use Current Use Protected Structure
    Newpark 12504031 (Survey ID: SURV014) Regional, 1780 - 1810 house apartment/flat (converted) Yes

    Roads & Infrastructure

    National Roads & Motorways within 500m of mapped planning point


    National Roads (N) and Motorways (M):
    • M/N80

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