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Planning applications in Co. Laois

Every planning application lodged in Co. Laois in the last 12 months: what has been applied for, what was granted or refused, how long decisions take, and what is under appeal. Compiled weekly from the official DHLGH planning layer, with a source link on every record.

Applications received 6 Oct 2025 to 6 Oct 2026 · Irish Planning Applications, DHLGH ArcGIS FeatureServer, CC-BY 4.0 · RSS

Co. Laois planning, 12 months to 6 Oct 2026

Applications received951
Granted353
Refused21
Refusal rate (of decided)5.6%
Median time to decision54 days
Withdrawn11
Still in the system566
Taken to appeal16
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A weekly note when applications are lodged or decided in Co. Laois. The observation window for objections is about five weeks from lodgement - weekly means you hear in time.

Latest applications

The 40 most recently lodged applications, to 6 Oct 2026. The source link opens the application file on the council's own planning register.

ReceivedDevelopmentTownUnitsDecision dueSource
1 Oct 2026retain the front porch and the single storey extension to the right hand elevation and all associated site works.––25 Nov 20262660703
30 Sept 2026retain Domestic Store as constructed and all associated site works–––2660698
30 Sept 2026change of use of existing shop and filling station to Child Care Facility including the change the use of the shop to provide pre-school and after...––24 Nov 20262660699
30 Sept 2026construct new dwelling house, domestic garage, wwtu and polishing filter, bored well , new site entrance and all associated works–124 Nov 20262660700
30 Sept 2026Retain a single storey and two storey extension to the side and rear of the existing cottage and all associated site works.––24 Nov 20262660701
30 Sept 2026construct "Proposed new single storey dwelling, domestic garage, treatment system with percolation area and assoc siteworksMountmellick124 Nov 20262660702
29 Sept 2026retain Domestic Store as constructed and all associated site works–––2660687
29 Sept 2026retain an existing shed (120sq.m) and the erection of a 18m x 12m galvanised shed (216 sq.m) with 1no. pedestrian door and 2no. 5m roller doors...–––2660688
29 Sept 2026alter and renovate existing single storey dwelling including; (i) Demolition of existing single storey projections to front and side elevations of...––23 Nov 20262660689
29 Sept 2026Permission and retention permission for temporary Mobile Home Accommodation Unit for a period of 5 years, connection to the existing public services...Mountmellick–23 Nov 20262660690
29 Sept 2026Retain development at Mullaghanard House, Mullaghanard, Rosenallis, Co. Laois, R32C2D9. The development will consist of permission to retain...Mountmellick–23 Nov 20262660691
29 Sept 2026construct a dwelling house, connection to public water main, connection to public foul sewer, new splayed entrance and associated site work–123 Nov 20262660692
29 Sept 2026retain the front porch and the single storey extension to the right hand elevation and all associated site works–––2660694
29 Sept 2026apply for a 10-year permission for development of a district heating energy centre at a site located at Ballymackan, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and a...Portlaoise–23 Nov 20262660696
28 Sept 2026construct new slatted cubicle shed with associated soiled water tank, and all ancillary site works. This application is accompanied by a Natura...––22 Nov 20262660683
28 Sept 2026e change of use of an existing storage shed to industrial storage use, including the storage of waste materials, together with all associated...Mountmellick–22 Nov 20262660684
26 Sept 2026construct a part single storey/part two-storey dwelling, a site entrance, a garage, a septic tank and percolation area and associated site works–120 Nov 20262660681
25 Sept 2026retain domestic garage and retain reduced site curtilage for dwellinghouse previously granted under 892/79 and all associated site works––19 Nov 20262660675
25 Sept 2026retain permission for temporary Mobile Home Accommodation Unit for a period of 5 years, connection to the existing public services and all associated...Mountmellick––2660676
25 Sept 2026carry out development which will consist of alterations and renovations to existing single storey dwelling including; (i) Demolition of existing...–––2660677
25 Sept 2026construct extension to existing dwelling house to include partial demolition of existing attached garage and all associated worksPortlaoise119 Nov 20262660678
25 Sept 2026carry out development which will consist of the relocation of existing Pitch 1 northwards/north-eastwards and the associated relocation and provision...Portlaoise––2660679
25 Sept 2026Outline permission to construct a dwelling house–––2660680
24 Sept 2026change use of an existing storage shed to industrial storage use, including the storage of waste materials, together with all associated ancillary...Mountmellick––2660670
24 Sept 2026construct new agricultural entrance on lands––18 Nov 20262660671
24 Sept 2026construct a two-storey dwelling house, a waste treatment system and an amended entrance to the proposed site by relocating the field entrance to the...Mountrath118 Nov 20262660672
24 Sept 2026Retain 2 Nr. single storey extensions to the side and rear of the existing dwelling and a 2 storey extension to the rear of the existing cottage and...–––2660673
24 Sept 2026construct new slatted cubicle shed with associated soiled water tank, and all ancillary site works. This application is accompanied by a Natura...–––2660674
23 Sept 2026construct new slatted cubicle shed with associated soiled water tank, and all ancillary site works. This application is accompanied by a Natura...–––2660668
23 Sept 2026construct new agricultural entrance on my lands–––2660669
22 Sept 2026change of house design and orientation from previously granted permission 2460334–116 Nov 20262660665
21 Sept 2026retain the conversion of existing domestic garage (granted under plg file:07374) and extension of the same, to BBQ Room, Store, Gym and ToiletPortlaoise–15 Nov 20262660664
19 Sept 2026The proposed development consits of the retention of a livestock shed with all associated facilities and site worksMountrath–13 Nov 20262660663
18 Sept 2026carry out alterations to previously granted planning permission 25/60311 for change of house type on sites 7,8,9 & 10, Granted as Block of 4, one bed...Portlaoise412 Nov 20262660661
18 Sept 2026retain a change of use from a shop unit & storerooms to a Family Therapy Clinic, to include two consultation rooms, child play area, staff facilities...––12 Nov 20262660662
17 Sept 2026retain modular home and all associated site works–111 Nov 20262659
17 Sept 2026carry out alterations to previously granted planning permission 25/60311 for change of house type on sites 7,8,9 & 10, Granted as Block of 4, one bed...Portlaoise––2660655
17 Sept 2026develop first Floor, No. 6 Market Square, Portlaoise, Co. Laois (Former Portlaoise arms Building Protected Structure RPS no. 227). The application...Portlaoise–11 Nov 20262660656
17 Sept 2026to change of use of an existing storage shed to industrial storage use, including the storage of waste materials, together with all associated...Mountmellick––2660657
17 Sept 2026to construct a framework over roof of existing garage to support a solar panels array and all ancillary site works at Chapel Hill, Rosenallis, Co...Mountmellick––2660658

Latest decisions

The 40 most recent decisions on applications received in the window, including refusals, to 6 Oct 2026.

DecidedDevelopmentTownOutcomeSource
1 Oct 2026Construct a two storey house, new site entrance, garage, effluent treatment plant and all associated site development worksMountmellickGranted2660155
30 Sept 2026construct underground covered slurry storage tank and all associated site works–Granted2660426
30 Sept 2026the construction of a single storey dwelling and a domestic garage and a waste water treatment system and a vehicular entrance and all associated...PortarlingtonGranted2660336
29 Sept 2026construct a Large Scale Residential Development at this site: Dargan Woods, Borris Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. The development will consist of: the...PortlaoiseGranted2660255
22 Sept 2026retain permission for existing container used for storage and new planning permission for additional container for storage and maintenance crew...–Granted2643
22 Sept 2026renovate and extend existing dwellinghouse, including internal alterations and changes to external elevations and all associated site worksMountrathGranted2653
22 Sept 2026renovate, extend, alter and partial demolition of an existing derelict single storey dwelling house along with the alterations of an existing site...–Granted2660090
21 Sept 2026To construct two cubicle sheds, one under slat slurry tank and enclosed watering area. Retention permission also for under slat slurry tank and...MountmellickGranted2652
21 Sept 2026change of use from office to dwelling house and all associated site works.PortarlingtonGranted2660533
21 Sept 2026A) the demolition of a section of an existing industrial building, B) the erection of a new steel frame structure, C) construction of a concrete...PortlaoiseGranted2660293
18 Sept 2026Construct agriculture machinery shed, concrete apron at doors also boundary wall with sliding gate at rear of sitePortlaoiseGranted2621
18 Sept 2026to widen existing splayed entrance to create two separate entrances to the two dwellinghouses and to change site boundaries from those on Planning...MountrathGranted2660518
18 Sept 2026construct a single-storey extension to the rear of the existing detached dwelling, not exceeding the height of the existing dwelling, comprising an...–Granted2660524
18 Sept 2026construct a new single storey extension to the side and rear together with all associated site works. Permission is also sought to remove the canopy...PortlaoiseGranted2660526
17 Sept 2026To construct two new vintage vehicle storage sheds.–Granted2560849
17 Sept 2026construct new dwelling house, domestic garage, septic tank and percolation area, new site entrance and all associated works–Granted2660530
16 Sept 2026(1) permission of sub-division of site; (2) permission for a domestic shed (3) permission for domestic arts/music/studio pavilion building and all...–Refused2660505
16 Sept 2026Retain Existing Garage / Storage Shed and all Associated WorksPortlaoiseGranted2660525
15 Sept 2026construct new dwelling house, domestic garage, stables, septic tank and percolation area, new site entrance and all associated works–Granted2660514
15 Sept 2026retain (1) amendments to front and side elevations, (2) attic conversion (3) the domestic garage and (4) all associated site works–Granted2660515
14 Sept 2026construct a private dwelling house, domestic garage, new connections to mains foul sewer & water infrastructure, entrance onto public road and all...PortarlingtonGranted2660415
11 Sept 2026a) retain cubicle shed, b) construction of a cubicle shed and an underground slatted storage tank and all associated site works–Granted2560888
11 Sept 2026construct a storey & half dwelling (220.4sqm), a domestic garage (70.1sqm) and a new domestic entrance onto the public roadway. Permission is also...–Granted2660234
11 Sept 2026convert part of existing dwelling house to granny flat, permission to build an extension to the dwelling and all associated site works.PortlaoiseGranted2660393
11 Sept 2026construct a car valet shelter and all associated site worksPortarlingtonGranted2660497
11 Sept 2026construct new dwelling house, domestic garage, waste water treatment system and polishing filter, bored well and new site entrance–Granted2660501
9 Sept 2026construct an agricultural machinery/general purpose store, ancillary concrete and all associated site work–Granted2644
9 Sept 2026construct a calf house, ancillary concrete, overground circular steel slurry store and all associated site work–Granted2645
8 Sept 2026remove condition number 14 of previously granted planning permission 19/699.PortlaoiseRefused2660482
8 Sept 2026construct a first floor extension to the existing single storey porch creating a two storey porch on the front (west) elevation including all...MountrathGranted2660491
8 Sept 2026retain a Sunroom extension to the front of existing dwelling as constructed and all associated site works–Granted2660495
7 Sept 2026retain permission for farm worker accommodation, a two storey building with single storey element consisting of one unit for manager & accommodation...MountrathGranted2660175
7 Sept 2026construct new dwelling house, domestic garage, septic tank and percolation area, new site entrance and all associated worksMountmellickGranted2660485
4 Sept 2026Construct an agricultural shed for the storage of machinery and animal feedstuffs, new yard and all associated site works–Granted2560767
4 Sept 2026construct new dwelling house , domestic garage, septic tank and percolation area, bored well, new site entrance and all associated works–Granted2660352
4 Sept 2026construct a Dwelling House, Garage, Site Entrance, Secondary treatment system and soil polishing filter and to include all associated site worksMountrathGranted2660471
4 Sept 2026change the design of the two storey dwelling house with single storey element from that previously granted permission ref. no. 22/82 and associated...PortarlingtonGranted2660499
3 Sept 2026construct a dwelling house, waste water treatment system, percolation area, new bored well, new splayed entrance and associated site work–Granted2660219
3 Sept 2026change the use from pre-school facility to one-bedroom dwellinghouse and Retention Permission to Retain canopy and open shed to rear of building and...MountrathGranted2660347
2 Sept 2026construct a single-storey dwelling house, entrance, garage, treatment system with polishing filter and all associated site works–Granted2660271

Under appeal

Applications from the window that have gone to An Coimisiún Pleanála, to 6 Oct 2026.

SubmittedDevelopmentTownAppeal statusAppeal decisionSource
28 Sept 2026change the use from pre-school facility to one-bedroom dwellinghouse and Retention Permission to Retain canopy and open shed to rear of building and...Mountrath–Pending2660347
23 Sept 2026construct a two-storey dwelling house domestic garage, effluent treatment system & percolation area, new site entrance along with all associated site...––Pending2660462
14 Sept 2026construct a single storey dwelling with domestic garage, new site entrance, proposed treatment system with percolation area and all associated site...Mountrath–Pending2660321
8 Sept 2026construct 1 no. 2 bed dormer/storey on the site of previously approved Planning Reg Ref 25/60406 with connection to foul sewer and all associated...Portarlington–Pending2660448
3 Sept 2026construct 30 residential units, consisting of 12 no. 2-storey 4-bedroom semi-detached houses (House Type A), 6 no. 2-storey 3-bedroom semi-detached...––Pending2560872
28 Jul 2026construct a single storey house, garage and associated wastewater treatment system as appropriatePortlaoise–Pending2631
15 Jun 2026Intensify the usage of the creche, located at the Maltings, Harpurs Lane Portlaoise previous planning grant reference 24/60056. The existing planning...Portlaoise–Pending2560770
4 Jun 2026carry out development which will consist of: A proposed residential and commercial development on a brownfield site of 4.96 hectares to include the...Portlaoise–WITHDRAWN2660008
25 May 2026RETAIN EXISTING SINGLE STOREY DOMESTIC SHED AS CONSTRUCTED AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS.Portlaoise–REFUSED2660120
28 Apr 2026(i) Retain alteration (Roller Door to Side Elevation) made to existing Industrial unit previously granted planning Ref 10/290. (ii) Retain two no...––CONDITIONAL2560769
22 Apr 2026construct a two storey extension to the rear of existing building to extend dental facilities on the site including minor internal layout alterations...Portlaoise–WITHDRAWN2560720
21 Apr 2026demolish exisiting shed and front boundary wall to provide car parking spaces and construct a two storey with single storey element extension to the...Portlaoise–CONDITIONAL2560695
17 Apr 2026construct a NEW SINGLE STOREY COMMUNAL BUILDING, CONSISTING OF 3 NO. INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS AND A COMMUNAL KITCHEN / UTILITY UNIT; ALL ASSOCIATED...Portarlington–CONDITIONAL2560719
6 Mar 2026change of housetype from a 2 storey dwelling as permitted under P.24/60117 to a single storey bungalow to incl revised elevations. All other elements...––CONDITIONAL2560836
4 Mar 2026construct a slatted livestock shed including an underground slurry storage tank and all ancillary associated site works.––CONDITIONAL2560839
9 Feb 2026CONSTRUCT A SINGLE STOREY DWELLING, ENTRANCE, GARAGE, SEPTIC TANK AND PERCOLATION AREA, AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKSPortarlington–REFUSED2560752

Largest schemes in the window

Applications of 10+ homes received in the 12 months to 6 Oct 2026. Each links to its status timeline; all Leinster schemes.

UnitsDevelopmentTownStatusSource
174construct a Large Scale Residential Development at this site: Dargan Woods, Borris Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. The development will consist of: the...PortlaoiseGranted2660255
88construct 88 no. residential units and all associated site development works including footpaths, parking, boundary treatments, drainage, bicycle and...PortlaoiseGranted2660112
76carry out development which will consist of: A proposed residential and commercial development on a brownfield site of 4.96 hectares to include the...PortlaoiseGranted2660008
74construct a 74 unit Residential Development, consisting of 6 No. Type A/ A1 two storey semi-detached 4 bedroom houses, 6 No. Type B two storey...PortarlingtonIn progress2660387
46Construct 46 no houses comprising of; 40 no semi-detached 3 bedroom houses and 6 no detached 3 bedroom bungalows. new vehicular and pedestrian...–Granted2560768
43construct 43 no. housing units comprised of: - 4 no. two-storey/two bedroom/end-of-terrace dormer bungalows - 5 no...MountmellickIn progress2560782
42Demolish the former Coughlan Fireplaces Sales Room and workshop and boundary walls; the construction of a new access road off Colliers Lane with new...PortlaoiseIn progress2660304
38construct a 38 Unit Housing Development consisting of 2 No. single storey detached houses, 2 No. single storey semi-detached houses, 10 No. two...PortarlingtonIn progress2560874
30construct 30 residential units, consisting of 12 no. 2-storey 4-bedroom semi-detached houses (House Type A), 6 no. 2-storey 3-bedroom semi-detached...–Granted2560872

About this data

Applications are those received by the Co. Laois planning authority in the 12 months to 6 Oct 2026, fetched weekly from the Irish Planning Applications layer published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Decision counts and the refusal rate cover only applications received in that window, so decisions on older applications are not included. Applicant names are not published in the source data and are never shown here. Records are reproduced verbatim from the public register; to request a correction or the removal of a record, contact us. See the Leinster planning pipeline for the all-county view and methodology for house rules.

Source: Irish Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, via the DHLGH ArcGIS FeatureServer. Licensed CC-BY 4.0. Per-record links open the relevant council planning register.