Planning application received: A HOUSING DEVELOPMENT OF 7 NO. 2 STOREY HOUSES, CONSISTING OF 2 X 2 SEMI-DETATCHED UNITS AND 1 X 3 UNIT TERRACE BLOCK, B

A planning application has been lodged with Offaly County Council for a new housing development at the rear of the Hawthorn Public House on Kilmalogue, Patrick’s Street, Portarlington. The proposal, reference 2660449, calls for seven two‑storey houses comprising two semi‑detached units and a terrace block of three units. The plans also include boundary walls, a new development entrance and all associated site works.

The application was received on 25 August 2026, with a decision expected by 19 October 2026. No decision has yet been made, and the council has not yet issued any conditions or approvals. The development would add a modest number of dwellings to the Portarlington area, which is already served by a mix of residential and commercial properties.

Offaly County Council’s planning portal lists the application under the “Housing Development” category, and the council’s public planning list confirms the status as “Decision due” with the due date noted. The council has not yet released detailed plans or drawings, and the public has not been given an opportunity to comment on the proposal at this stage.

The Hawthorn Public House is a well‑known local landmark, and the proposed development would be situated behind the existing building. The council’s notice does not indicate any changes to the use of the public house itself, only the addition of new residential units behind it.

For more details see the Offaly County Council planning notice (Reference 2660449).

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