Planning application received: change the use from pre-school facility to one-bedroom dwellinghouse and Retention Permission to Retain canopy and open

A planning application has been lodged with Laois County Council by a developer in Clonincurragh, Mountrath. The proposal seeks to change the use of an existing pre‑school facility into a one‑bedroom dwellinghouse and to obtain retention permission for a canopy and open shed at the rear of the building, together with all associated site works.

The application was received on 3 June 2026 and is currently under consideration by the council. No decision code has yet been issued, so the outcome remains pending. The applicant’s request involves converting the pre‑school premises into a residential dwelling, which would alter the character of the building and its surrounding use. In addition to the change of use, the developer seeks permission to retain an existing canopy and open shed at the rear of the site, as well as any necessary works that may be required to accommodate these features.

The council will assess the proposal against local planning policies, including considerations of density, amenity, and compatibility with surrounding land uses. If approved, the change would allow a single‑bedroom dwelling to occupy the former pre‑school premises while preserving the canopy and shed structure for continued use or future development.

Residents and stakeholders in Mountrath can monitor the progress of this application through the council’s online planning portal, where details such as the reference number (2660336) and status updates are posted. The decision will be communicated once the council completes its review.

For further information, see the original Laois County Council planning record for reference 2660336.

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