Property Description

Prime residential development opportunity with full planning permission granted for 98 residential units and a crèche in the heart of Ballylinan village.

June Doran Properties is delighted to present this significant residential development site at Rahin, Ballylinan, Co. Laois, offering an excellent opportunity for builders, developers and investors seeking a ready-to-progress housing project in a strong village location.

The lands benefit from full planning permission for 98 residential units and a crèche, together with internal roads, pedestrian links, open spaces, landscaping, drainage, services connections and all associated site development works.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a planning-risk-reduced residential scheme in an established village setting, with a strong family-housing mix and clear potential for phased delivery and resale.

At a Glance
Location: Rahin, Ballylinan, Co. Laois
Planning Ref: Laois County Council 23/60015 / 2360015
ABP / An Coimisiún Pleanála Ref: ABP-319263-24 / PL11.319263
Planning Status: Full planning granted for 98 residential units and a crèche
Site Area: approx. 56,642 sq. m. / 5.66 ha / 14 acres
Residential-Zoned Lands: approx. 49,051 sq. m.
Public Open Space: approx. 9,541 sq. m.
Density Shown: approx. 19.97 units per hectare
Development Type: Residential scheme with crèche and associated site works
Access: Village location with access to the N78 corridor
Nearby Towns: Athy just 4 minutes, Carlow approx 13 minutes and Portlaoise approx. 20 minutes within accessible driving distance
Approved Residential Scheme
The approved scheme provides for 98 residential units and a crèche, with an attractive mix of detached, semi-detached, two-storey and single-storey homes.
The development comprises:
12 no. four-bedroom, two-storey semi-detached houses
60 no. three-bedroom, two-storey semi-detached houses
8 no. two-bedroom, single-storey semi-detached units
12 no. two-bedroom, two-storey semi-detached units
6 no. four-bedroom, two-storey detached houses
Crèche with associated parking
New vehicular and pedestrian entrance
Internal access roads and footpaths
Communal open spaces
Boundary treatment, landscaping, drainage and service connections
The scheme has been designed with a strong family-housing emphasis, supported by smaller two-bedroom units and a crèche facility, making it well positioned for a broad purchaser profile.

This is a highly marketable residential scheme with scale, planning certainty and a practical housing mix.
For a developer, the key advantage is the reduction in planning risk. The site already benefits from full planning permission, allowing a purchaser to focus on technical due diligence, construction costings, funding, phasing and delivery.

The approved layout provides the essential components required for a substantial housing development, including:
98 residential units
crèche facility
internal estate roads
pedestrian connectivity
public open space
private amenity space
surface water and drainage strategy
service connection proposals
landscaping and boundary treatments

The scale of the scheme offers clear potential for phased construction and phased sales, helping a purchaser manage build-out, cashflow and market release.
The predominance of three-bedroom and four-bedroom family homes is particularly attractive in a village setting, where new-home demand is typically driven by first-time buyers, young families, trade-up purchasers and local buyers seeking modern, energy-efficient housing.

Location
Ballylinan is an established village in south Co. Laois, positioned within reach of Athy, Carlow and Portlaoise, with access to the N78 corridor.
The site is located at Rahin, close to Ballylinan village centre, existing residential estates and the local school. This is a practical and highly saleable setting for new homes, offering village living while remaining within commuting reach of larger employment, retail and service centres.
The surrounding area has an established residential character, making the approved scheme a natural extension of the village and a strong candidate for family-led new-home demand.

Planning
Planning Ref. 23/60015 should be quoted in all purchaser planning enquiries.
Laois County Council Planning Ref: 23/60015 / 2360015
An Coimisiún Pleanála / ABP Ref: ABP-319263-24 / PL11.319263
Decision: Grant Permission with Revised Conditions
Approved Scheme: 98 residential units and a crèche
Location: Rahin, Ballylinan, Co. Laois
Planning documentation, site layout information and house-type drawings are available to genuinely interested parties.
Purchaser Due Diligence
Intending purchasers should carry out their own legal, planning, engineering, services, development contribution, Part V, title, boundary and construction-cost due diligence.

Summary
This is a substantial full-planning residential development opportunity in Ballylinan, Co. Laois, offering scale, a strong family-housing mix, village convenience and clear potential for phased delivery.
The combination of 98 approved residential units, crèche facility, established village location, access to nearby towns and reduced planning risk makes this an attractive proposition for builders and developers seeking a ready-to-progress scheme in the Leinster / Midlands region.
Further maps, drawings and planning documentation are available to genuinely interested parties.
Viewing and site access strictly by appointment through June Doran Properties.

Disclaimer
These particulars are issued for guidance only and do not form part of any contract. All descriptions, areas, measurements, planning details, unit numbers, maps, boundaries, services, zoning references, development potential and other information are provided in good faith and must be independently verified by intending purchasers. Planning Ref. 23/60015 should be quoted by purchasers in all planning enquiries. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the final grant of permission, final stamped drawings, approved unit schedule, planning conditions, title, boundaries, services, development contributions, Part V obligations and suitability for their intended use.

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