Planning application received: alter internal layouts by way of removal of handball alley, additional first floor area to the same, new stairwell, inte

A planning application has been lodged with Laois County Council for the Killenard Community Centre/Old School House in Killenard, Portarlington, Co Laois. The applicant proposes a series of internal layout changes: the existing handball alley will be removed and replaced by additional first‑floor space, and a new stairwell will be constructed to improve circulation. In addition, the plans call for amendments to the building’s elevations and all associated site works.

The application was received on 3 June 2026 and is currently pending decision; no approval or rejection has yet been recorded. The council’s planning portal lists the reference number as 2660338. This submission follows a string of recent decisions in the county, including alterations to other community facilities and changes to land use.

The proposed works aim to modernise the historic building while retaining its community function. No further details on timelines or costs have been disclosed at this stage.

For more information, see the Laois County Council planning portal (reference 2660338).

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