Services

Laois County Council regulate the use of decorative paint materials used and sold by commercial businesses.

Local authorities maintain a public register of businesses which carry out spray painting and vehicle refinishing on their premises.

Laois County Council mortgage holders who have paid their mortgage in full can apply to Laois County Council for a certificate to confirm that the property deeds have been transferred.

Laois County Council may provide demountable dwellings such as prefabs or portacabins to those living in extremely poor conditions.

Local authorities may take action against owners or occupiers of neglected, unsightly or littered properties.

Owners of land or property which is entered on a local authority derelict sites register may have to pay a levy.

Local authorities maintain a public register of derelict sites.

Laois County Council maintain a register of officials who are authorised to provide information to the public and lobbyists.

Development Contributions apply to certain planning permissions, depending on the nature of the development, the reason for the application of Development Contributions is for the provision of public infrastructure and facilities in County Laois.

Builders and developers can apply to a local authority for a refund on development levies where they plan to construct residential units within certain thresholds and in specific locations.

Local authorities prepare development contribution schemes with rates for planning development contributions. You can have an input into the schemes through consultation.

Local authorities prepare development plans for land use and development management. You can have an input into the plans through consultation.

Laois County Council has developed programmes to promote the use of digital technologies to improve service delivery, policy and engagement with communities.

Local authorities prepare strategies to develop and promote digital economies, digital infrastructure, digital skills, digital societies and services. You can have an input into the strategies through consultation.

Local authorities publish strategies to develop and promote digital economies, digital infrastructure, digital skills, digital societies and services.

You must apply to the National Building Control and Market Surveillance Office for a certificate if you construct a new building, carry out alterations or change the use of a specified existing building. This confirms that a building complies with disability access requirements before it is occupied or used.

Laois County Council can carry out extensions or adaptations to local authority houses such as grab rails, access ramps, wet rooms or downstairs bedrooms for older tenants or tenants with a disability.

Laois County Council regulate the discharge of liquids and sewage to rivers, lakes and the sea.

Businesses must apply to the Laois County Council for a licence to discharge liquids or sewage to rivers, lakes or the sea.