Meelick

127 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Meelick, from 18 m² to 327,448 m² (32.74 ha, 80.91 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 55 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2Residential 1 - Existing Residential (Existing residential)
  LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 22 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C1.1General Business (Commercial, retail)
  LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 15 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C2.1Enterprise and Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
  LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 14 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G4Open Space and Amenity (Active open space)
  LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 10 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S5Community Educational and Institutional (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
  LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• N6Transport & Utilities (Other networks and basic infrastructure/utilities uses)
  LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 20 May 2026N/a

  A) the demolition of a section of an existing industrial building, B) the erection of a new steel frame structure, C) construction of a concrete wall, D) all associated site works. Planning Permission is sought for A) the completion of the partially constructed industrial shed, B) the replacement of existing cladding on the existing building, C) and all site works necessary to facilitate the development.

  Retention · Laois County Council, 2660293

• 5 May 2026N/a

  retain the following A) the demolition of a section of an existing industrial building, B) the erection of a new steel frame structure, C) construction of a concrete wall, D) all associated site works. Planning Permission is sought for A) the completion of the partially constructed industrial shed, B) the replacement of existing cladding on the existing building, C) and all site works necessary to facilitate the development.

  Retention · Laois County Council, 2660254

• 5 Dec 2025N/a

  a) demolish a small section of an existing industrial building b) alter the roof design of an existing industrial building which will involve changing the height, profile and pitch of the roof c) changes to the elevations of the building to accommodate this new roof design d) replacing the existing cladding on the building with new cladding and all associated site works

  Permission · Laois County Council, 2560816

• 27 Nov 2025N/a

  demolish a small section of an existing industrial building b) alter the roof design of an existing industrial building which will involve changing the height, profile and pitch of the roof c) changes to the elevations of the building to accommodate this new roof design and d) replacing the existing cladding on the building with new cladding and all associated site works

  Permission · Laois County Council, 2560790

• 19 Aug 2025Conditional

  retain dwellinghouse, domestic stores and all associated site works

  Retention, 2 homes · Laois County Council, 2560498

• 20 May 2025Conditional

  construct two storey and part three storey 1000 pupil secondary school to include general classrooms, specialist classrooms, a general-purpose hall, PE hall, offices, staff room, library, sanitary facilities and ancillary spaces. The development also includes the provision of: • New site entrance from O’Dowling roundabout on the Portlaoise South Orbital Route – R94 - Leading to new car and bus set down/ drop off area with 49 No. carparking spaces and with pedestrian & cycle route to the proposed school. • New site entrance from the adjoining Timahoe / Well Road (R426), access road with cycle and foot paths, bicycle spaces and 92 No. car parking space. • Provision of new footpath on the Timahoe / Well Road (R426), connecting to the existing. • Proposed new Hockey pitch with associated fencing, shelter dugouts and 8 no. flood lighting standards. • 6 no. ball courts, landscaped gardens and external social space. • Provision of a heat pump and gas storage areas, external stores and bin storage area. • Provision for all landscaping, boundary treatments, associated drainage, attenuation and other site services with all related site development and ancillary works. • A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the planning authority with the application and the NIS will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the office of the relevant planning authority.

  Permission · Laois County Council, 2560303

• 14 May 2025Refused

  The development to be retained consists of (i) 2no. high level ‘Maldron Hotel’ and ‘Midway’ signs affixed to the eastern elevation and (ii) 1no. high level ‘Midway’ sign affixed to the southern elevation. The proposed development will consist of the replacement of these existing signs with the erection of new signs and all other associated site development works. Sign 1A (13.93m x 1m) is a high-level sign to replace existing ‘Midway’ sign on the southern elevation. A new Sign 1B (4.8 x 1.1m) is also proposed on the southern elevation. Sign 2A (5.3m x 1.4m) is a high-level sign to replace existing ‘Maldron Hotel’ sign on the eastern elevation. Sign 2B (8.6m x 1.6m) is a high-level sign to replace existing ‘Midway’ sign on the eastern elevation. Sign 2C (2.2m x 2.2m) comprises of 4no. square panel signs below existing high-level signs on the eastern elevation of the hotel. All signage is to be internally illuminated by means of white LEDs.

  Permission · Laois County Council, 2560291

• 24 Mar 2025Conditional

  for works associated with the proposed uprate of the existing 110 kV Overhead Line (OHL) between the existing Cushaling 110 kV substation in the townland of Ballykilleen, Co. Offaly and the existing Portlaoise 110 kV substation in the townlands of Clonminam and Kylekiproe, Co. Laois. The Cushaling – Portlaoise 110 kV OHL is approximately 41.6 km long and comprises 17 no. steel lattice tower structures and 193 no. wooden pole structures. The existing circuit is located across the functional areas of Offaly County Council (OCC), Kildare County Council (KCC) and Laois County Council (LCC). Approximately 10 km of the existing OHL circuit is located within the functional area of OCC, approximately 9 km is within the functional area of KCC and approximately 22.6 km is located within the functional area of LCC. Separate planning applications are being lodged with each respective County Council. The Proposed Development across the functional area of Co. Kildare is located in the townlands of Coolelan, Kiltaghan North, Kiltaghan South, Clonmoyle West, Ummeras More, Mountrice, Mullaghroe Upper, Mullaghroe Lower, Coolatogher, Coolsickin or Quinsborough and Coolnafearagh. The Proposed Development works across the functional area of Co. Kildare will comprise: 1. The replacement (“restringing”) of the existing overhead line circuit conductor with a new higher capacity conductor including installation of a new fibre communication connection; 2. The replacement of 2 no. steel towers and their foundations; 3. The replacement of steel members at 1 no. tower; 4. Full tower painting required at 1 no. location; 5. Shear block remedial works (raise and cap) at 1 no. tower location; 6. The replacement of wooden poles only at 8 no. locations; 7. The replacement of wooden poles and crossarm at 3 no. locations; 8. The replacement of crossarm only at 4 no. locations; 9. The replacement of existing danger notices at various locations, as required; 10. The replacement of hardware and fittings, such as insulators, insulator hardware, earthwire hardware and anti-climbing guards at various locations, as required; 11. The replacement of suspension clamps, vibration dampers and compression assemblies at all locations, as required; 12. All associated temporary site development works to gain access to the existing structures including clearance of vegetation, disassembly and reassembly of gate posts/piers and removal and reinstatement of existing fencing; and 13. Other temporary associated

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560302

• 24 Mar 2025Conditional

  for works associated with the proposed uprate of the existing 110 kV Overhead Line (OHL) between the existing Cushaling 110 kV substation in the townland of Ballykilleen, Co. Offaly & the existing Portlaoise 110 kV substation in the townlands of Clonminam & Kylekiproe, Co. Laois. The replacement (“restringing”) of the existing overhead line circuit conductor with a new higher capacity conductor incl. installation of a new fibre communication connection; Replacement of 8 no. steel towers & their foundations; Replacement of steel members at 1 no. tower; Full tower painting required at 3 no. locations; Shear block remedial works (raise & cap) at 6 no. tower locations; Replacement of wooden poles only at 15 no. locations; Replacement of wooden poles & crossarm at 5 no. locations; Replacement of crossarm only at 14 no. locations; Replacement of existing danger notices at various locations, as required; Replacement of hardware and fittings, such as insulators, insulator hardware, earthwire hardware and anti-climbing guards at various locations as required; Replacement of suspension clamps, vibrations dampers and compression assemblies at all locations as required; All associates temporary site development works to gain access to the existing structures including clearance of vegetation, disassembly & reassembly of gate posts/piers & removal & re instatement of existing fencing; other temporary associated & ancillary development works required for the purpose of the existing circuit, including temporary items, such as; guard poles, construction compounds (located in the townlands of Bracklone, Tullaghan, Morett, Clonaddodoran and Kyletalesha), clearance or management of vegetation, installation of silt traps, silt fences, stone tracks, ground protections mats & watercourse crossings. No additional structures are proposed along the existing circuit. Structure 203,which will be relocated approx. 101m back towards structure 202 due to its existing position on top of a gravel mound & there being potential for subsidence of the gravel in the long term. No alteration to the nature, extent, alignment, character, or voltage of the existing electricity infrastructure is proposed. In addition, works to support this uprate also include the Cushlaing-Portlaoise 110KV bay lead-in conductor uprate at the Portlaoise 110KV station. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted with this application. Full description of all works within Site Notice.

  Permission · Laois County Council, 2560147

• 19 Jul 2024N/a

  carry out development which will consist of the construction of part two storey and part three storey 1000 pupil secondary school to include general classrooms, specialist classrooms, a general-purpose hall, PE hall, offices, staff room, library, sanitary facilities and ancillary spaces. The development also includes the provision of: • New site entrance from the adjoining Timahoe / Well Road (R426), access road with cycle and foot paths, car and bicycle parking spaces. • Provision of new footpath on the Timahoe / Well Road (R426), connecting to the existing. • 6 no. ball courts, landscaped gardens and external social space. • Provision of a heat pump and gas storage areas, a storage shelter and covered work area and bin storage area. • Provision for all landscaping, boundary treatments, associated drainage, attenuation and other site services with all related site development and ancillary works

  Permission · Laois County Council, 2460428

• 29 Aug 2023N/a

  construct a new single storey extension to the side and rear of the existing dwelling, the proposed development consists of alterations to the external elevations and internal changes and all associated works

  Permission · Laois County Council, 23244

• 8 Nov 2022Conditional

  construct new two storey dwelling house, domestic garage, package waste water treatment system and polishing filter, new entrance, ancillary site services and all associated site works

  Permission, 2 homes · Laois County Council, 22689

• 13 Jun 2022Conditional

  retain a revised site position to the dwelling house, two previous extensions to the rear of the house and removal of timber façade from the previously approved planning permission. Retention permission is also sought for a redesigned and repositioned detached garage

  Retention, 3 homes · Laois County Council, 22364

• 7 Sept 2021Conditional

  to retain 1 no. Site Signage on Summerhill Road, and (b) 2 no. Site Signage on New Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

  Permission · Laois County Council, 21628

• 11 Aug 2021Conditional

  renovate and extend existing dwelling. The works will include single storey extensions to the north and west of the dwelling and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 21565

• 26 Apr 2021N/a

  permission for alterations to elevations of existing commercial unit to include a new parapet cladding structure, new entrance to building additional window openings and overhead roller doors. Permission is also sought for new boundary treatment and all associated site works

  Permission · Laois County Council, 21256

• 23 Mar 2021Conditional

  renovate and extend an existing two storey dwelling house and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 21174

• 18 Sept 2020Conditional

  permission for a granny flat extension to existing dwelling house, extension to the dwelling and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 20471

• 11 Dec 2019Conditional

  retain extension to rear and side of existing dwelling house, domestic shed, and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 19685

• 9 Dec 2019N/a

  retain extension to rear and side of existing dwelling, garden shed, and all associated works and services

  Permission · Laois County Council, 19680

• 26 Jun 2018Conditional

  construct a new dwelling house, garage and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 18378

• 23 Mar 2018Conditional

  extend and renovate existing Gate Lodge (RPS No. 590) to include new bedroom and ensuite, renovation works to the lodge are also proposed including replace existing flat roof with pitched roof and associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 18172

• 4 Oct 2017Conditional

  construct a new filling station consisting of ; (1) Retail unit adjoining existing foodcourt (240.5 sq.m gfa) with net retail area of 88.23sq.m (including 0.88 sq.m) back of house area of 62.5sq.m and circulation area of 89.79sq.m (including new glazed lobby to facilitate access to and from the foodcourt and internal connections). The building will measure 8.86m at heightist point. The building will contain 3 no. signs on the facade. (2) 4 no. pump islands with branded canopy over (signage to 3 no. sides). (3) New Access road for deliveries to hotel and foodcourt. (4) New Vehicular entrance ane egress point. (5) Replacement totem sign at entrance (9.5m high) to Midway (adjoining Abbeyleix Road). (6) All associated site works including hard and soft landscaping, car boundary treatment, car parking, cycle stands, refuelling point, vents and underground tank farm. For clarity, no HGV fuel or HGV parking facilities are provided as part of this application

  Permission · Laois County Council, 17538

• 29 Sept 2017N/a

  construct a new filling station consisting of ; (1) Retail unit adjoining existing foodcourt (240.5 sq.m gfa) with net retail area of 88.23sq.m (including 0.88 sq.m) back of house area of 62.5sq.m and circulation area of 89.79sq.m (including new glazed lobby to facilitate access to and from the foodcourt. The building will measure 8.86m at heightist point. The building will contain 3 no. signs on the facade. (2) 4 no. pump islands with branded canopy over (signage to 3 no. sides). (3) Access road for deliveries to hotel and foodcourt. (4) Vehicular entrance ane egress point. (5) Replacement totem sign at entrance (9.5m high). (6) All associated site works including hard and soft landscaping, car parking, cycle stands, refuelling point, vents and underground tank farm. For clarity, no HGV fuel or HGV parking facilities are provided as part of this application

  Permission · Laois County Council, 17529

• 3 Jul 2017Conditional

  erect a domestic shed

  Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 17349

The 25 most recent of 27 applications.

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Ridge of Portlaoise 000876

Recorded monuments

• LA013-056 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  Marked on the 1841 and 1907 editions of the OS 6-inch maps. Reference to a holy well here (O'Hanlon and O'Leary 1907, vol. 1, 192). No visible surface remains. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Laois' (Dublin Stationery Office, 1995) compiled by P. David Sweetman, Olive Alcock and Bernie Moran. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 17 December 2007

Architectural heritage

• Woodville, house, 1790–1830 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached five-bay two-storey Georgian house, c. 1800, with three-bay central breakfront. Renovated, c. 1900, with projecting porch added.

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

Radon

About 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map; parts are made ground.

Flooding

The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both CC BY 4.0.

• Meelick, Portlaoise6 sales

Name

Meelick · Míleac

Area

1,588,537 m² (158.85 ha, 392.54 acres)

Civil parish

Kilcolmanbane, and its townlands

Barony

Maryborough East

Electoral division

Portlaoighise Rural, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Portlaoighise Rural electoral division: 17,352 people in 5,443 households; 64% of households own their home; 52% of homes were built since 2001; 5% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballycarnan, Borris Little, Cappoley, Clonaddadoran, Clonminam, Curriersbog, Downs, Kylekiproe, Rathleague, Togher

Placenames

Meelick on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics by electoral division, Central Statistics Office, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address; old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.