Property Description

Prime Shovel-Ready Residential Development Site, N80 Mountmellick Road, Portlaoise – Full Planning for 74 Units
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June Doran Properties is delighted to present an outstanding residential development opportunity at N80 Mountmellick Road, Maryborough, Portlaoise, Co. Laois — a strategically located c.5.29-acre town-centre development site with full planning permission granted for a high-quality 74-unit residential scheme.
This is a rare opportunity for developers, builders and residential contractors to acquire a substantially de-risked, shovel-ready site in one of Leinster’s best-connected regional towns. The subject lands extend to approximately 2.142 hectares / 5.29 acres and benefit from planning under Laois County Council

Planning Register Reference 25/60293 for a balanced and highly marketable mix of apartments, duplexes and houses.
The approved scheme provides for 74 no. residential dwellings, together with private amenity space, landscaped public open space, boundary treatments, street lighting, foul and SuDS drainage, and 128 car parking spaces, including 6 visitor spaces. The permitted layout offers a strong mix of starter homes, own-door family housing and apartment/duplex accommodation, making it attractive to both owner-occupiers and investors.

By accommodation type, the scheme comprises 22 apartments, 24 duplex units and 28 houses. The duplex element comprises 12 two-bedroom and 12 three-bedroom units over three storeys, while the apartments and houses are two-storey in form.
Key Selling Features
Shovel-ready residential opportunity with planning permission granted for 74 units, subject to conditions.
Prime Portlaoise location on the N80 Mountmellick Road, within easy reach of the town centre, schools, shops, public transport and employment centres.
Highly accessible Leinster/Midlands base, positioned close to the M7/M8 motorway network, giving fast access to Dublin, Kildare, Carlow, Kilkenny, Limerick, Cork and the wider Midlands region.

Strong unit mix of 1-bed apartments, 2-bed apartments, 2-bed duplexes, 3-bed duplexes, 2-bed houses and 3-bed houses.
Planning file no. 25/60293 / 2560293 with permission for 74 dwellings, 128 car parking spaces, landscaped open space and all associated site development works.

Approx. 5.29 acres / 2.142 ha, giving an approved density of approximately 34.5 units per hectare / 14 units per acre.
Town-centre residential demand profile, suited to first-time buyers, downsizers, commuters, local families, investment buyers and potential institutional/private rental interest.

Location
Portlaoise is the county town of Laois and the largest town in the county, with a Census 2022 population of 23,494. It continues to function as a major residential, commercial, administrative and transport hub for the Midlands and wider Leinster region.
The site occupies a strong position on the N80 Mountmellick Road, a key route through Portlaoise. The N80 provides connectivity westwards towards Tullamore and the Midlands and south-east towards Carlow, while Portlaoise benefits from direct access to the M7 Dublin–Limerick corridor and the M7/M8 interchange serving the Cork route. Transport Infrastructure Ireland identifies the M7/M8 Portlaoise scheme as part of the M7 Limerick-to-Dublin route which also serves the Cork-to-Dublin route.

Portlaoise is exceptionally well served by rail. Irish Rail timetable information lists Portlaoise on the Dublin Heuston–Cork, Dublin Heuston–Limerick, and Grand Canal Dock/Dublin Heuston–Portlaoise commuter routes, making the town highly attractive for commuters and regional workers.
The surrounding area offers strong day-to-day amenities, including Portlaoise town centre, Laois Shopping Centre, Fairgreen Shopping Centre, neighbourhood retail, schools, sports facilities and healthcare services. Fairgreen Shopping Centre includes well-known retailers and everyday services including Tesco, Easons, Boots, fashion outlets and other convenience-led shopping.
Education is also a major local draw. Portlaoise College is located minutes from the heart of the town and provides full-time education for over 900 Junior and Leaving Certificate students, with further primary and post-primary options available across Portlaoise.

Development:
This site offers developers a rare combination of scale, planning certainty, location and market depth. Portlaoise continues to benefit from its central position within Leinster, its established rail and motorway infrastructure, and its role as the administrative and commercial centre of County Laois.
The approved mix is particularly well aligned with current market demand: one- and two-bedroom apartments for first-time buyers, downsizers and investors; duplex units to increase density while retaining own-door appeal; and two- and three-bedroom houses for families seeking modern homes close to schools, transport and town-centre amenities.
For builders and developers active in Leinster and the Midlands, this is a highly compelling ready-to-go scheme with the heavy planning work substantially advanced.
Planning Summary
Planning Authority: Laois County Council
Planning Register Reference: 25/60293 / 2560293
Address: N80 Mountmellick Road, Maryborough, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Site Area: Approx. 2.142 hectares / 5.29 acres
Permission: Residential development of 74 dwellings, subject to conditions
Parking: 128 spaces, including 6 visitor spaces
Development Works: Private amenity space, landscaped public open space, boundary treatments, street lighting, foul and SuDS drainage and associated site development works

Sales Note
A full planning pack, drawings, decision documentation and supporting information can be made available to bona fide interested parties by request through June Doran Properties.

Price: On Application

Viewing / Further Information: By appointment with June Doran Properties.

Disclaimer:
These particulars are issued by June Doran Properties on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through this office. Every care has been taken in preparing these details, but they are for guidance only and do not form part of any contract. Intending purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of all measurements, site area, planning status, services, maps, boundaries, conditions, development levies and any other matters of relevance before entering into a contract.

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