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21 Jan 2026

Plans lodged for more electric vehicle charges at Laois retail park

A planning application has been submitted for chargers at Portlaoise Retail Park

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A planning application has been lodged with Laois County Council for the installation of more electric vehicle charging points at Portlaoise Retail Park. 

InstaVolt Europe Limited has lodged the application seeking permission for four electric vehicle (EV) chargers and all associated site development works at Portlaoise Retail Park, New Road, Portlaoise.

An initial application was deemed invalid but a second planning document was lodged with Laois County Council this week. A decision is due to be made by the local authority by June 17, 2025. 

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