The local authority gave the go ahead for the development in Portarlington.
Nearly 100 new houses will be built in Laois in the new year.
The local authority granted permission for 97 houses to be constructed in Portarlington.
The development will contain 63 three bed semi detached, 17 two bed terraced houses, 9 four bed semi detached and 8 three bed detached houses - all two storey.
It will also include several ancilliary facilities such as a creche.
Sinn Féin Calls For Action As Driving Test Backlog Grows
There are currently 66,000 people on waiting lists.
Roadworks To Cause Delays On Offaly Roads Next Week
The works will be taking place from next Monday until Tuesday.
Free Heart Health Checks In Laois Today
The Irish Heart Foundation's Mobile Health Unit is in Portarlington this morning.
Laois Fire Fighters Tackle Latest Bog Blaze
Fire fighters have been dealing with bog fires across the Midlands for weeks.
"Great" Local Link Midlands Route Mothballed Over Funding Gap
It's hoped the route's launch will be confirmed after Budget 2027.
Temperatures Of 30 Degrees Forecast For Leinster Counties
A high temperature warning is now in effect for Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath.
Planning Permission Approved For New 800 Pupil Secondary School In Midlands
The Coláiste Phobal in Roscrea has been given the green light.
Annual Rose Of Tralee Tour Underway
Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh is one of this year's contestants.
