Where a project is being progressed by the Local Authority, planning permission is applied for under Part VIII of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001-2013.
This procedure requires that notice of the proposed development be given in the public press and that a site notice be erected.
If any submissions or observations are received, a report is presented to the members of the Council. This report contains a list of the objector’s names along with a summary of the points made by them and the Local Authority’s response.
Arising from consideration of the representations, the report sets out whether or not it is proposed to proceed as originally planned, or to proceed with a modified proposal.
Comments and observations on ‘Proposed Developments by a Local Authority’ can only be received in writing, and between certain dates. The public notices should be referred to in this regard to ascertain the final date of receipt for your observations.
The above is a summary of the Part 8 requirement for consultation. It is intended for guidance only. The Planning Acts set out the requirements in full.
CURRENT PART VIII
LAOIS COUNTY COUNCIL
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACTS 2000 (as amended)
AND
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001 (as amended)
Notice of Proposed Development by Laois County Council
In accordance with Part XI, Section 179 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) and Part VIII, Article 80 & 81 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) Laois County Council hereby gives notice of its intention to carry out the following development:
| Location | Nature of Development |
| 1 New Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. | The development will consist of the construction of a 4 bed single storey house at 1 New Road, Portlaoise on a site of 0.135 Acres. The site is bounded to the East by residential properties, to the West and North by an entrance into the Peoples Park and the Park.
Details of development: 4 bed single storey house at 1 New Road, Portlaoise giving a total of 118.14 sqm. The oldest part of the existing house facing the road will be retained. The existing extension will be removed, and a new extension constructed with the four bedrooms. The development also includes foul and surface water drainage works and all associated site works and boundary treatments. |
| 6 Emmett Terrace, Mountmellick, in the townland of Townparks
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The development will consist of the renovation and extension of an existing cottage, on a site of 0.058 Ha, in Mountmellick, Co. Laois, accessed from Emmett Street (N80). The site is bounded to the North by the Mountmellick United Football Club, to the East by residential properties, to the South by Emmett Terrace access road and residential properties and to West by residential properties.
Details of development: Demolition of existing derelict extension and outbuilding to the rear, internal alterations and refurbishment works to the existing cottage, new single storey extension to the rear, to provide a total of 4 bedrooms. The development also includes foul and surface water drainage works, hard and soft landscaping, new boundary treatments and all associated site works. |
| Townland of Ballyadams | Details of development:
The development will consist of the construction of a single storey detached dwelling with associated siteworks. Details of unit type – 1 No. 6 Bed single storey house, (total 219qm). The site is bounded to the west by a residential property, to the North by a local road ( L 39323-0) and to the south and east by agricultural land.
The development also includes foul and surface water drainage works, a bored well, sewage treatment system, landscaped open space, and all associated site works and boundary treatments. |
Laois County Council has prepared an EIA Screening Report in accordance with the requirements of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended). On the basis of this Screening Report, Laois County Council has determined that there is no likelihood of significant effects on the environment (Article 120 of Planning and Development Regulations, amended 2018). Accordingly, it has been determined that an EIA is not required in respect of this proposed development.
Plans and particulars of the above proposed development are available to view below from 9th May, 2023 to 4th July, 2023 inclusive.
Plans and particulars are also available for inspection at the offices of Laois County Council, Áras an Chontae, JFL Avenue, Portlaoise from 9th May, 2023 to 4th July, 2023 inclusive.
A person may question the validity of any decision of the planning authority by way of an application for judicial review, under Order 84 of the Rules of the Superior Courts ( S.I. No. 15 of 1986 ), in accordance with sections 50 and 50A of the Act.
Angela McEvoy
DIRECTOR OF SERVICES