Shalom World (formerly known as Rosetta Nursing Home) , Dubin Road , Portlaoise Co. Laois.

Jan 06 2026

Application Received

Mar 02 2026

Decision Due

Submitted: 06 / 01 / 2026
Laois County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
NEW APPLICATION
Council Decision:
N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

carry out development at Shalom World (formerly known as Rosetta Nursing Home), Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. R32 RV10. Works are to protected structure No.’s RPS 188A & in the curtilage of RPS 188B. The development will consist of 1. Permission for change of use from Nursing Home to part office use and domestic dwelling house, 2. change name on front entrance pier from Rosetta to Shalom World 3. Erect new signage

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