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  1. planningPlanning conditional: alter site boundary, house, garage and septic tank locations from previously granted...
  2. trafficElectric Picnic Motorists asked to follow Garda Traffic Plan, Official Signage and Garda Directions
  3. planningPlanning conditional: construct (i) slatted cubicle house (ii) holding yard with crush and slatted tank &...
  4. planningPlanning application received: upgrade and extension of the existing Borris Road Wastewater Pumping Station...
  5. planningPlanning application received: Full planning permission to construct new dwelling house, domestic garage,...
  6. planningPlanning application received: The development will consist of; the construction of a new dwelling house,...
  7. planningPlanning application received: subdivide Existing Two Storey to Form 2 No. Dwellings and (b) Single Storey...
  8. planningPlanning application received: replace 1 no. illuminated 12.8m x 3.35m advertising display with 1 no. 6.28m...
  9. planningPlanning conditional: a) Proposed Change of Use and Refurbishment of an Existing Car Sales Showroom,...
  10. planningPlanning conditional: Retain change of use from dwelling house to office and associated site works
  11. planningPlanning application received: To construct two cubicle sheds, one under slat slurry tank and enclosed...
  12. planningPlanning application received: construct new dwelling house, domestic garage, septic tank and percolation...

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Electric Picnic Motorists asked to follow Garda Traffic Plan, Official Signage and Garda Directions

As Electric Picnic begins, large volumes of traffic are expected in Stradbally, Co Laois, from 27 August to 31 August. Festival-goers are encouraged to use public transport, with shuttle services available from Portlaoise and Portarlington train stations. An Garda Síochána urges motorists to follow the Garda traffic plan, official signage, and Garda directions. Garda checkpoints will be in place to detect drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs, with potential arrests and blood sample testing. Car parks will open at 2pm on 27 August, and roadside parking will not be permitted. The only collection point for vehicles will be at the pick-up drop-off facility near the N80. This is an appeal to motorists to follow traffic directions and ensure safety.

27 Aug 2026 · An Garda Síochána

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Planning conditional: alter site boundary, house, garage and septic tank locations from previously granted permission 2660048 and also to wide

Applicant — Clonard , Mountrath , Portlaoise. alter site boundary, house, garage and septic tank locations from previously granted permission 2660048 and also to widen single storey section of granted house by 1 metre

File ref: 2660382 · Laois County Council
31 Aug 2026 · Laois County Council (Planning)
Also covered in: Mountrath

Planning conditional: construct (i) slatted cubicle house (ii) holding yard with crush and slatted tank & flow channel (iii) Calf shed and all

Applicant — The Glebe , Attanagh , Portlaoise Co. Laois. construct (i) slatted cubicle house (ii) holding yard with crush and slatted tank & flow channel (iii) Calf shed and all associated site works.A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted with this application on request of 177T (5)

File ref: 2560828 · Laois County Council
19 Aug 2026 · Laois County Council (Planning)

Planning application received: Full planning permission to construct new dwelling house, domestic garage, septic tank and percolation area, new site en

Applicant — Raheen , Abbeyleix , Portlaoise. Full planning permission to construct new dwelling house, domestic garage, septic tank and percolation area, new site entrance and all associated works at Raheen Abbeyleix Co Laois

File ref: 2660555 · Laois County Council
18 Aug 2026 · Laois County Council (Planning)
Also covered in: Abbeyleix

Planning application received: upgrade and extension of the existing Borris Road Wastewater Pumping Station and to upgrade sections of the incoming gra

Applicant — Borris Road and Collier’s Lane , Borris Great Ballyroan & Kilminchy , Portlaoise Co. Laois. upgrade and extension of the existing Borris Road Wastewater Pumping Station and to upgrade sections of the incoming gravity sewer network: 1. Alterations to the existing Wastewater Pumping Station (WwPS) site at Borris Road comprising: a. Construction of a new emergency storage tank and…

File ref: 2660557 · Laois County Council
18 Aug 2026 · Laois County Council (Planning)

Planning application received: subdivide Existing Two Storey to Form 2 No. Dwellings and (b) Single Storey Extension to the Front Southwest Façade and

Applicant — No. 88 Marian Avenue , Portlaoise , Co. Laois. subdivide Existing Two Storey to Form 2 No. Dwellings and (b) Single Storey Extension to the Front Southwest Façade and Two Storey Extension to the Side Southeast Facade and all associated site works.

File ref: 2660548 · Laois County Council
13 Aug 2026 · Laois County Council (Planning)

Planning application received: replace 1 no. illuminated 12.8m x 3.35m advertising display with 1 no. 6.28m x 3.4m digital advertising display and all

Applicant — Saint Brelades Moss Lane , Dublin Road Portlaoise , Co. Laois. replace 1 no. illuminated 12.8m x 3.35m advertising display with 1 no. 6.28m x 3.4m digital advertising display and all associated site works and services at Saint Brelades, Moss Lane, Dublin Road, Portlaoise, County Laois.

File ref: 2660546 · Laois County Council
12 Aug 2026 · Laois County Council (Planning)

Planning conditional: a) Proposed Change of Use and Refurbishment of an Existing Car Sales Showroom, Associated Offices and Store Areas to a P

Applicant — Ratheven , Portlaoise , Co. Laois. a) Proposed Change of Use and Refurbishment of an Existing Car Sales Showroom, Associated Offices and Store Areas to a Proposed Play Therapy Centre and b) Permission for a Proposed Extension to provide Ancillary Toilet and Café Area Facilities and to include all Associated Ancillary Works

File ref: 2660049 · Laois County Council
11 Aug 2026 · Laois County Council (Planning)

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