Portlaoise Local Area Plan

Portlaoise Local Area Plan 2012-2018

Pursuant to Section 20 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 as amended, Laois County Council, being the relevant Planning Authority, hereby gives notice of its intention to: 

Review the Amended Portlaoise Local Area Plan 2006-2012 and prepare a new Local Area Plan for the period 2012-2018,

The Local Area Plan for Portlaoise will set out a strategic framework for the proper planning and sustainable development over a six-year period. The Plan will include sets of development objectives, development policies, development standards and zoning maps.

Any requests or proposals for zoning of particular land for any purpose shall not be considered at this stage.

The Pre-Draft Public Consultations have taken place. The 1st Manager's Report based on submissions received is being prepared and will be published early in the new year.

Download the Contents and the main document Amended Portlaoise LAP 2006-2012

 Record of Protected Structures in Portlaoise Appendix A

Specific Objectives within the Plan Period  Appendix B

Master Plans Togher  Natioanl Enterprise Park  Appendix C Masterplans Togher and Portlaoise Northern Environs  Appendix C Masterplans Northern Environs

Amended Portlaoise Local Area Plan, Environmental Report

An SEA Report  was also prepared, summarising how the SEA process influenced the preparation of the Local Area Plan.  

Download SEA Statement, SEA Main Document and the Screening Report on Alterations 

Area Plan Maps

1.1 Location of Portlaoise in a National Context
1.2 Regional Map
2.1 Proposed Orbital Roads
2.2 Aquifer Protection Zone
3.3 Retail/Commercial Zoning Map
7.1 Land Use
8.1 Outer Portlaoise Record of Protected Structures
8.2 Inner Portlaoise Record of Proteced Structures
9.1 Objectives Map