Retention application for elements of Laois garden centre

An application for planning retention has been lodged in relation to the Solas Garden Centre in Portarlington. 

CMF Garden Centre Ltd has applied to Laois County Council for retention planning at the Dublin Road Business Park in Portarlington. 

A retail impact assessment accompanying the application states that the planning application is “for retention of elements of development at the SOLAS Garden Centre, located on the Lea Road, Portarlington, County Laois.”

The planning application seeks to “1. Change of use of existing spaces to retail, education, community, recreational and event use, including an ancillary café area.  2. Outdoor shelters and use of same for retail, market stalls and community event uses.  3. Modifications to elevations of existing buildings  4. Uses on the site as described by Class 37, Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Planning and Development Regulations for a period not exceeding 15 days continuously and not exceeding an aggregate of 84 days per annum.  5. Opening hours of 9am – 10pm daily.” 

The planning application was lodged with Laois County Council on May 31. A decision is expected to be made by July 25.