Rathronshin , Ballybrittas , Portlaoise Co. Laois — planning application LAOIS 2560653

What’s proposed

retain a workshop circa 780 sq m including canteen and office, carparking, site entrance and all associated site works

Reference: 2560653
Local authority: Laois County Council
Status: Granted with conditions · register status “APPLICATION FINALISED”
Received: 14 Oct 2025
Observations close: 18 Nov 2025 (closed 320 days ago)
Decision due: 14 Apr 2026 · decided 14 Apr 2026
Decision: Conditional on 14 Apr 2026
Proposed development: retain a workshop circa 780 sq m including canteen and office, carparking, site entrance and all associated site works
As published by the register.
Site area: 3,593 m² from the mapped boundary, not the council's figure
Applicant: Not published — the national feed carries no applicant name council register

National planning feed (NPAD), fetched 18 Sept 2026, 15:44.

Source: npad · fetched 18 Sept 2026, 15:44

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