Prime Residential Development Site with Full Planning for 46 Homes in Aghanure, Ballylynan, Laois

€1,400,000

Description

Fingleton & Co. are delighted to present this exceptional residential development opportunity in the heart of Ballylynan Village, Co. Laois.

Extending to approximately 3.8 hectares (9.4 acres), the property includes a former quarry with a fill area of approximately 2.17 acres and benefits from Full Planning Permission for a high-quality residential development comprising 46 homes. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a ready-to-go development in one of the region’s most accessible and growing village locations.

Ballylynan is a thriving village with a population of approximately 1,200, ideally positioned on the Laois/Kildare border along the N78 (Athy–Kilkenny Road). The village has experienced consistent residential growth in recent years, driven by its excellent connectivity to Athy, Carlow, Portlaoise, Kilkenny and Dublin.

Approved Development

The development has the benefit of Full Planning Permission (Planning Reference 2560768, granted by Laois County Council in May 2026) for:

40 No. Three-Bedroom Semi-Detached Houses
6 No. Detached Bungalows

The site occupies an excellent position within Ballylynan Village and is within easy walking distance of a wide range of amenities, including:

Primary School
Pharmacy
Centra Convenience Store
Post Office
Pubs and cafés
Church
Playground
GAA Grounds
Community facilities

Excellent Connectivity

Approximately 7km south of Athy, Co. Kildare
Athy Train Station provides regular commuter rail services to Dublin and Waterford
Immediate access to the N78
Convenient access to the M9 Motorway via the Athy Distributor Road
TFI Local Link bus service within a short walk of the site

This is an outstanding opportunity for developers seeking a site with Full Planning Permission for a residential scheme in an established and expanding commuter village.

FOR SALE BY TENDER

Tender Closing Date: 5.00pm, Thursday 30th July 2026

Tender Information

The full Information Pack, planning documentation and tender documents are available from Fingleton & Co.

Completed tender documents should be submitted to:

PJ Byrne Solicitors
Athy Road
Carlow, Co. Carlow

Email: info@pjbyrne.ie
Telephone: 059 914 0888

Accommodation

Planning

Full Planning Permission was granted by Laois County Council in May 2026 for:

40 No. Three-Bedroom Semi-Detached Houses
6 No. Detached Bungalows

Planning drawings, reports and the full Information Pack are available upon request from Fingleton & Co.

Features

Exceptional ready-to-go residential development opportunity
Full Planning Permission for 46 residential units
Planning Reference: 2560768 (Laois County Council)
Site extending to approximately 3.8 hectares (9.4 acres)
Located within Ballylynan Village on the N78
Just 7km from Athy and approximately 10 minutes to Athy Train Station
Excellent commuter location with convenient access to Dublin, Carlow, Kilkenny and Portlaoise
Easy access to the M9 Motorway via the Athy Distributor Road
Walking distance to school, Centra, pharmacy, post office, pubs and community facilities
Opposite the village playground and close to GAA and soccer clubs
Growing village with strong residential demand

BER Details

BER: Exempt

Directions

From the M50, follow the N7 southbound and join the M9 towards Waterford. Take Exit 3 for Athy and follow the Athy Distributor Road onto the N78 towards Ballylynan. Continue through the village and turn left onto the L7972 (Aghanure Road). The development site is located on the right-hand side.