Durrow Courthouse Part VIII

Planning & Development Act (2000) and Planning & Development Regulations (2001)

In accordance with Part VIII of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001, Laois County Council hereby gives notice of its intention to carry out the following development and associated site works.
Location

Durrow Courthouse, Chapel Street, Durrow
Nature of Development

Refurbishment and adaptation of the Existing Courthouse and rear Ancillary Accommodation to provide a Community Facility which will include Entrance Lobby, Public Library/Community Room, Internal Hallway affording access to new Toilets, Meeting Room & Kitchenette. The works include removal and re-slating of existing roof to the existing rear lean-to, repairs/replacement of existing windows/doors, provision of new windows and doors to the rear and side of the building, provision of new mechanical & electrical services with oil storage tank, repairs to iron railings together with drainage and general siteworks.

Durrow Courthouse is a Protected Structure – Ref RPS155

Plans and particulars of the above proposed developments may be inspected within the four week period commencing Wednesday, 14th February 2007 at Áras an Chontae, James Fintan Lalor Avenue, Portlaoise, during office hours, Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. and ending 13th March 2007.

Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed developments, dealing with the proper planning and development of the area in which the developments are to be located, may be addressed to the undersigned to be received not later than 14 days from 14th March 2007.

Declan Byrne, Director of Services, Housing, Social and Cultural Services.

Phone: (057) 8674335, Fax: (057) 8674382