Weekly Planning Alert, 20/05/2026
Planning Alert, May. 20th 2026
New and decided planning application updates issued by Kildare County Council on 20/05/2026
Decided // Whitelands East , Kildare Town , Co. Kildare
amendments to a previously permitted residential development as granted under An Coimisiún Pleanála Ref. No. PL-500013-KE (Planning Ref. 25/60274), comprising the construction of an additional duplex block adjoining a previously permitted duplex block, containing 1 no. 2-bedroom apartment at ground floor level and 1 no. 3-bedroom duplex unit at first and second floor level, along with amendments to parking spaces within the development, together with all associated site development works, connections to services, and ancillary works
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 25/03/2026
- Decision Date: 15/05/2026
- Decision: REFUSED
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Decided // 50 Cairnhill Meadows , Kilcullen , Co Kildare
to construct a hair salon studio and all associated site works to the rear of applicant's dwelling
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 23/03/2026
- Decision Date: 15/05/2026
- Decision: REFUSED
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Decided // Calverstown , Kilcullen , Co. Kildare
A) the construction of 4 no. two-storey 3-bedroom detached dwellings, and B) the construction of an extension to the south of the existing dwelling, including new internal road network, footpath, infrastructure, wastewater treatment systems for the existing dwelling and proposed dwellings and all associated site works and services
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 23/03/2026
- Decision Date: 14/05/2026
- Decision: REFUSED
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Decided // no. 100 Alexandra Walk , Clane
a ground floor front extension which extends the front of the living room space beneath the existing roof overhang, ancillary internal alterations, alterations to front & side elevations and all associated site works.
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 23/03/2026
- Decision Date: 14/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // 1721 Castleroe West , Maganey , Co. Kildare
retention for the single storey, pitched roof extension to the rear of the existing dwelling house
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 23/03/2026
- Decision Date: 14/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Boherbaun , Kildangan , Monasterevin
proposed single story type dwelling, new vehicular entrance, septic tank with reedbed effluent treatment system and all associated site works
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 20/03/2026
- Decision Date: 13/05/2026
- Decision: REFUSED
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Decided // Malone Farm , Confey Road Confey , Kellystown Leixlip
change of use of temporary construction related access laneway into permanent agricultural use at my farmlands located at Malone Farm, Confey Road, Confey, Kellystown, Leixlip, Co. Kildare. The temporary construction related access laneways were developed under Grant of Planning Permission Reg. Ref. 221417. The development will consist of the following items: Change of use of temporary construction related access laneway into permanent agricultural use. The total length of this agricultural laneway is approximately 481 metres. This access laneway will safely connect the upper and lower lands of the farm
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 20/03/2026
- Decision Date: 14/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // 30 An Gléib Thuaidh , Fearann an Easpaig , Cill Dara
síneadh a thógáil, ar thaobh theach cónaithe atá ann cheana. Beidh úrlár amháin, i gceist
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 20/03/2026
- Decision Date: 15/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Mother Hubbard's , Moyvalley , Broadford
• Demolition of the vacant Mother Hubbard restaurant building, fencing, unused overground tanks along with associated fencing/gates and concrete pads. • Construction of new single storey warehouse building with ancillary workshop, signage and underground firefighting water storage tank. • Relocation of containers, • Erection of new fencing and gates, • Provision of new car parking including disabled and EV charging spaces • New on-site wastewater treatment system and percolation area, • Landscaping • Associated site works. The development for which retention planning permission is sought consists of an existing fence
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 20/03/2026
- Decision Date: 13/05/2026
- Decision: REFUSED
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Decided // Cannonstown , Newbridge , Co. Kildare
a change of house type to that permitted under Reg. Ref. 23/762 along with minor amendments to the associated permitted landscaping and site works in the vicinity of the house and relocation of the permitted on-site wastewater treatment system and percolation area. The new house type will be predominantly single storey in nature with a small two storey element to facilitate attic storage. It will be smaller in floor area than the permitted house type and the single storey shed will be detached from the house
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 20/03/2026
- Decision Date: 14/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Brannoxtown Community National School , Brannockstown , Naas
the installation of an air-to-water heat pump system, including external heat pump unit(s) and enclosure, the installation of an LPG storage tank and enclosure, and all related underground pipework and associated site works
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 20/03/2026
- Decision Date: 13/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Hillview , Friarstown , Co. Kildare
(a) single storey dwelling with attached garage as constructed, (b) relocation of vehicular entrance to main road, (c) revised site layout including site boundaries and position of dwelling on the subject site, landscaping, connection to all relevant existing site services and all associated development works.
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 20/03/2026
- Decision Date: 12/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Castletown Pharmacy & McMahons Bar & Eatery , Maynooth Road , Celbridge
1. the alterations to the car parking arrangement previously granted planning permission under planning ref. no. 23595, 2. retain the use of an existing established vehicular access from Aghards Road, 3. and associated site development works
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 19/03/2026
- Decision Date: 13/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // 14 Rinawade Rise , Leixlip , Co. Kildare
attic conversion with dormer to rear roof to accommodate stairs to allow access to attic conversion as non habitable storage space with roof windows to front all with associated ancillary works
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 19/03/2026
- Decision Date: 12/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // No.4 , Dun na Riogh Glade , Naas
first floor extension to side of existing 2 storey dwelling house and all associated site works
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 19/03/2026
- Decision Date: 12/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Thomastown , Caragh , Co. Kildare
(A) Retention Planning Permission for Workshop/Storage Building to Subfloor Level & (B) Planning Permission to Complete the construction of a single-storey workshop /storage building, together with all associated site works, all within an existing long-established builders’ yard, using existing vehicular entrance.
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 18/03/2026
- Decision Date: 08/05/2026
- Decision: REFUSED
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Decided // 6 Hartwell Green , Kill , Co. Kildare
For (1) Construction of a single storey extension to front of the existing dwelling incorporating the existing garage to form an enlarged bedroom/ensuite and entrance hall, (2) widening f the existing drive way access to 6m wide and all associated site works.
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 16/03/2026
- Decision Date: 08/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Number 92 , New Caragh Court , Naas
a 2-storey extension to the side of our existing 2-storey semi-detached dwelling, external insulation with a painted acrylic finish applied to the existing front & rear elevations and all associated ancillary site development works above and below ground
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 13/03/2026
- Decision Date: 06/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // BALLYNAGAPPAGH , CLANE , CO. KILDARE
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A ONE AND HALF STORY HOUSE WITH SINGLE STOREY ELEMENT, SINGLE STOREY DOMESTIC GARAGE, SECONDARY EFFLUENT TREATMENT SYSTEM, RECESSED ENTRANCE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS.
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 12/03/2026
- Decision Date: 05/05/2026
- Decision: REFUSED
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Decided // Boherole , Donadea , Co. Kildare
the construction of a single storey detached bungalow. Single storey domestic garage, secondary effluent treatment system, recessed entrance and all associated site works
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 12/03/2026
- Decision Date: 06/05/2026
- Decision: REFUSED
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Decided // Broadleas Common , Ballymore Eustace
construct a domestic double garage to the rear of my residence, with all associated and facilitating site works
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 12/03/2026
- Decision Date: 06/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // 6 Simmonstown Manor , Celbridge , Co. Kildare
a first floor extension to the side of the existing dwelling house with hipped roof over the existing single storey structure and all associated internal alterations, drainage, site and ancillary works
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 24/02/2026
- Decision Date: 12/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Ardrass Lower , Celbridge , Co. Kildare
façade amendments to existing single storey detached house as constructed and all associated site works
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 18/02/2026
- Decision Date: 15/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Primrose Lodge , Newtown , Naas
for the proposed extension & renovation of the existing dwelling including changes to all elevations, replacing the roof and increasing ridge heights to accommodate the provision of additional habitable attic accommodation, proposed velux roof lights, thermal upgrade throughout, and is to include all ancillary site development and landscaping work. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of: Retention permission for existing outbuilding structure to rear of dwelling
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 17/02/2026
- Decision Date: 05/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Moatstown , Athy , Co. Kildare
for a new bungalow, recessed residential entrance, septic tank and percolation area and all ancillary site development works
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 19/12/2025
- Decision Date: 11/05/2026
- Decision: REFUSED
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Decided // Castletown Pharmacy & McMahons Bar & Eatery , Maynooth Road , Celbridge
1. Signage and alterations to the front elevation of an existing pharmacy,2. 4no. signs associated with the existing commercial premises on-site, 3. And associated site development works.
Permission for the provision of a bicycle parking area and associated site development works
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 02/12/2025
- Decision Date: 14/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Firestone Pizza , Curragh Grange , Newbridge
for to retain the existing container unit used for the sale of hot food for consumption off the premises, also the retention of the existing advertising sign board, along with all associated site development and facilitating works
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 28/11/2025
- Decision Date: 13/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // 35 Upper Saint Josephs Terrace , Athy , Co Kildare
to retain front porch as constructed and full planning permission to alter / upgrade same. Planning permission to construct an extension to the rear of existing dwelling and including permission to carry out alterations / renovations to same dwelling. Planning permission for the demolition of previously built domestic extension and domestic shed to facilitate the new extension. Planning to include all associated ancillary site development works
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 27/11/2025
- Decision Date: 08/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Newhall Business Park , Naas , Co. Kildare
the provision of a truck wash including all associated infrastructure, and site and development works, and services
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 18/11/2025
- Decision Date: 08/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Osberstown , Naas , Co.Kildare
for modifications to partly constructed dwelling, as granted planning ref: 211556, comprising of works undertaken following the collapse of a derelict dwelling including the construction of a new structure to replace the collapsed section.
Planning permission is sought for completion of dwelling with modifications to that granted planning ref: 211556 and completion of all associated site works in accordance with planning ref: 211556
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 07/11/2025
- Decision Date: 12/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Capdoo , Clane , Co. Kildare
demolition of existing bungalow, decommissioning of existing septic tank and the construction of two no. detached industrial units. Unit 1 will consist of a two-storey building, sub-divided with a veterinary practice on part ground floor and a light industrial unit on part ground floor/first floor. Unit 2 will consist of a light industrial unit. Access to the development will be provided off access road granted under planning permission 23/525, re-location of treatment system granted under planning file 23/525 and all associated ancillary site-works
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 31/10/2025
- Decision Date: 08/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Carbury , Parsonstown , County Kildare
1.new 2-storey extension to front and back to create new double height kitchen area at ground floor and master bedroom & mezzanine to first floor. 2.proposed new dormers to front rear and conversion of existing attic space to contain new bedrooms and bathroom. 3.internal reconfiguration of floor plan at ground floor 4.new single storey entrance porch to front 5.new proprietary pergola to front terrace 6.removal of existing garden shed & provide for new single storey garden room/gym to rear of site to contain gym, office & sauna room 7.removal of existing garden piers and entrance gates and provide for new 1.8m high solid gate, new 2.0m piers to existing location and new 1.8m high walls to entrance. 8.new landscaping and associated site works
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 28/10/2025
- Decision Date: 05/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Hatters Cross , Prosperous , Co. Kildare
the change of design for previously approved change of use from domestic garage to stand-alone house (granted under File Ref: 22/1239), with permission to extend the existing structure by constructing a single storey side extension to the existing structure to form a single story detached 2 bedroom house, amendments of driveway configuration and location of septic tank and percolation area to suit proposed development and all associated site works
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 24/10/2025
- Decision Date: 12/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Unit 2 & 3 Morell Manor , Monread , Naas
change of use of Unit 2 and Unit 3 to coffee shop for sale of hot food, cold food and no-alcoholic beverages for on and off the premises. Retention of amalgamation of Unit 2 and Unit 3. Retention of change of use of Unit 3 to seating area. All ancillary works
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 15/10/2025
- Decision Date: 08/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Co. Kildare , , Refer to Particulars attached
works to uprate the existing Rinawade – Dunfirth Tee – Kinnegad 110kV overhead line (OHL). Within County Kildare, the proposed development will take place within the following townlands: Confey, Parsonstown, Barnhall, Easton, Rinawade Upper, Rinawade Lower, Castletown, Oldcarton, Nicholastown, Killickaweeny, Cappagh, Newtown, Ballynakill, Ballyvoneen, Dysart, Dunfierth, Coolree, Kilmurry, Thomastown, Kilshanchoe, Clonagh, Cadamstown, Tanderagee, Calfstown, Ballinderry, Balrinnet, Kilglass, Nurney, Williamstown, Ballindoolin, Carrick, Grange East, Rahin. The Rinawade - Dunfirth Tee - Kinnegad 110 kV OHL circuit runs through County Meath, County Kildare and County Offaly. It is 54 km in length and travels from Kinnegad 110 kV substation in Killaskillen (County Meath) and traverses southeast where a short loop into Dunfirth 110 kV substation in Dunfirth (County Kildare) exists. The line then continues southeast where it terminates at Rinawade 110kV substation in Rinawade Lower (County Kildare). The OHL has a total of 249no. supporting structures. Within the functional area of Kildare County Council, there is 30.66 km of the existing OHL circuit, with 140 no. structures. Within the functional area of Meath County Council there is 23.16 km, with 107 no. structures, and within the functional area of Offaly County Council there is 0.42 km, with 2 no. structures. Separate planning applications will be lodged with Meath County Council and Offaly County Council. The proposed development within Co. Kildare will comprise: the replacement (“restringing”) of the existing OHL circuit conductor wires with a new higher capacity conductor between structure numbers 93 - 153, 224 - 226, and 240 - 247; the strengthening of tower foundations at 9no. locations; the strengthening of towers (i.e., member replacement) at 14no. locations; the painting of towers at 15no. locations; shear block remedial works of towers at 1no. location; the replacement of polesets at 43no. locations, with similar structures. There will be no change in height at 6no. poleset replacements. There will be height increases between 0.1m and 2.0m at 33no. poleset replacements. Poleset numbers 67, 72 and 132 will increase in height no greater than 3.0m, and poleset number 151 will increase in height no greater than 4.0m; the replumbing of polesets at 14no. locations; the replacement of insulating and ancillary hardware at all structures where conductor wires will be replaced; the replacement of stay wire/a
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 13/10/2025
- Decision Date: 08/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Lands at Railpark Maynooth Co. Kildare , Maynooth , ACP Ref: 312671-22 (Phase 1) and Reg. Ref.: 21156 / ACP Ref: 312685-22 (Phase 2) which is currently under construction. north of Maynooth Educate Together National School on the Celbridge Road (R405
for a ten year planning permission for a Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) on lands at Railpark, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. The application site is bound by Parklands housing estate to the northwest and situated west of the residential properties within the Rockfield development and northeast of the permitted residential development ‘The Grange’ under Reg. Ref.: 21155 / ACP Ref: 312671-22 (Phase 1) and Reg. Ref.: 21156 / ACP Ref: 312685-22 (Phase 2), which is currently under construction, north of Maynooth Educate Together National School on the Celbridge Road (R405) and bordered by agricultural lands to the north, east, south and south east. The proposed development will consist of 581 no. residential units, a neighbourhood centre and all associated development, on a site of approximately 15.27 hectares. The residential component of the development consists of 185 no. apartment / duplex apartments and 396 no. houses to be provided as follows: • 59 no. 2 bed two storey mid terraced houses; • 52 no. 3 bed two storey mid terrace houses; • 223 no. 3 bed two storey end terrace/semi-detached houses; • 58 no. 4 bed two storey semi-detached houses; • 4 no. 4 bed two storey detached houses; • 185 no. duplex apartments / apartments (53 no. 1 beds, 92 no. 2 beds, 40 no. 3 beds) in a series of 3 to part 6 storey duplex apartment blocks / apartment blocks. The proposed neighbourhood centre consists of 3 no. buildings (Block A, Block B and a single storey standalone café / restaurant kiosk building) and a new public plaza and communal open space. Block A is part 5 storey / part 6 storey building comprising health centre (174 sq.m) and two no. shop units (124 sq.m pharmacy and 166 sq.m convenience shop) at ground floor level and 41 no. apartments (17 no. 1 beds and 24 no. 2 beds) from first to fifth floor level. Block B is a 5 storey building block comprising a childcare facility (762 sq.m) at ground floor level and 48 no. apartments (21 no. 1 beds and 27 no. 2 beds) from first to fourth floor level. 96 no. duplex apartments units (12 no. 1-bed, 48 no. 2-bed, and 36 no. 3-bed units) are provided in 5 no. blocks (Blocks 1 to 5) ranging from 3 no. storeys to 5 no. storeys. All duplex apartments and apartment units are provided with a balcony, terrace or private garden on all elevations. A total of 888 no. surface car parking spaces are proposed for residential units, visitor parking and the neighbourhood centre commercial uses. A total of 623 no. cycle spaces are p
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 02/10/2025
- Decision Date: 07/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // 5A 5B 5C , Church Road , Celbridge
for conversion of a two-unit residential building (5a & 5b) into a single 3 bed dwelling. Subdivision of the site to generate independence of the two existing residential buildings currently on one title. Provision of a new boundary wall and replacement access gates to suit the subdivision and tidy up access. Reduction of height of existing front wall outside 5c and removal of redundant front wall pier outside 5a and widening of the dropped curb to suit
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 29/09/2025
- Decision Date: 06/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Newbridge Town Football Club , Newbridge , Kildare
for the erection of a mobile coffee and food snack container in the grounds of Newbridge Town Football Club, along with connections to mains water and electricity and all associated site works. Revised by Significant Further Information which comprises of a proposal for: a significantly modified site layout, relocation of coffee/snack container, modification of internal vehicular access routes, an additional pedestrian walkway, and the removal of an on-site temporary structure to facilitate these aforementioned
revisions, and all associated site works
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 26/09/2025
- Decision Date: 06/05/2026
- Decision: REFUSED
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Decided // within the existing car park at Globe Retail Park , Monread Road , Naas
for an amendment to previously approved KCC ref. 25/60783. The development will consist of the installation of a compact modular substation and ancillary site development works
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 22/09/2025
- Decision Date: 05/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Whitechurch , Straffan , Co. Kildare
for 1) Retention of a detached single story shed (Marked ‘Shed A’) with an area of 51sqm containing dry goods store (horse riding equipment). 2) Retention of a detached single story shed (Marked ‘Shed B’) with an area of 51sqm containing dry goods store (straw), 3) Retention of an internal driveway formed through the compaction of soil and stone, 4) Retention of a new vehicle access, 5) Retention of a farm gate with flanking timber fencing, 6) all of the above to be used on this land for equine purposes by the applicant. It should be noted that the development will take place within the curtilage of a protected structure RPS no B14-09 "Ruined Castle and Church and Baptismal Font". Revised by Significant further information which consists of: 1. Land Use; a revised site layout drawing indicates that the 0.66-hectare site on which permission was granted for a house and associated facilities under planning application registration no. 21311, comfortably accommodates both this private residential development and proposed equine development. The submitted drawing also details a proposed landscaping plan. 2. Occupation of Shed A; Shed A is to be used as a dry goods agricultural store only. To address the further information request, the Council is welcome to inspect Shed A to confirm that no unauthorized activities are taking place. 3. Use of Shed B; Shed B is proposed to be used as a dry goods agricultural store (straw). 4. Site Access; it is now intended for the entrance and driveway which serves the two farm buildings which are the subject of this present submission to also be used to access the house which was permitted on this overall landholding under planning application registration number 21311. 5. Neighbour’s Submission; the neighbour's submission has been addressed.
6. Archaeological Issues; an augmented archaeological submission has been issued to address the queries raised in relation to archaeological issues
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 15/08/2025
- Decision Date: 15/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Ballitore , Athy , Co. Kildare
for constructing 8 No. dwellings consisting of 2 No. detached 2-storey houses and 2 No. 2-storey terrace blocks consisting of 3 No. houses each. The development also consists of individual domestic vehicular entrances off Abbeyfield and Mill Lane, new shared cycle / footpath along Mill Lane, connection to foul water sewer, and all associated ancillary site-works. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of: The principal amendments to the original scheme entail 1) revised site layout including revised access arrangements; 2) revised building designs; 3) revised landscaping and boundary treatments; and 4) revised location of cycle path
- Applicant: N/A
- Status: Decided
- Received: 09/06/2025
- Decision Date: 14/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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