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Weekly Planning Alert, 29/01/2026

Planning Alert, Jan. 29th 2026
New and decided planning application updates issued by Kilkenny County Council on 29/01/2026

New // Massford

of P21/512

  • Applicant: MICHAEL BUGGY
  • Status: New
  • Received: 16/01/2026
  • Decision Date: 12/03/2026
  • Decision:
  • View on Council Website

New // 3 Ashurst

FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TWO SINGLE-STOREY EXTENSIONS TO THE SIDE AND REAR OF THE EXISTING DWELLING, ALTERATIONS TO THE FRONT ELEVATION INCLUDING TO WINDOW OPENINGS AND PORCH STRUCTURE, CHIMNEY REMOVAL, EXTENDED DRIVEWAY ACCESS, ALONG WITH ALTERNATIONS TO INTERNAL LAYOUT PLUS ALL ASSOCIATED INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SITE WORKS.

  • Applicant: EOIN AND GERALDINE EVERARD
  • Status: New
  • Received: 16/01/2026
  • Decision Date: 12/03/2026
  • Decision:
  • View on Council Website

New // 18 Foxe's Covert

of alterations to a permitted garage extension (Previous Planning Ref. 24/60142 to No 18 Foxe’s Covert, Mount Juliet, Thomastown. The alterations include the following: • A minor increase in the overall width and height of the building to both side elevations • Revisions to the internal layout • Alterations to the staircase layout and the creation of additional under-stairs storage • Relocation of the bathroom to first floor • Minor elevation changes, including the removal of the approved Juliette balcony and railings • Replacement of the balcony door with a fixed window • Omission of 3 previously approved windows on the ground floor • Reduction in window heights • Increase in garage door height • Minor alterations to door dimensions • Reduction in dormer heights There are a number of structures on the record of Protected Structures at Mount Juliet Estate (including Refs. C367; D24, C1021, C1022, C1023). No works are proposed to these structures.

  • Applicant: TERENCE BLACK
  • Status: New
  • Received: 16/01/2026
  • Decision Date: 12/03/2026
  • Decision:
  • View on Council Website

New // Chatsworth

for construction of new manufacturing and storage building to replace building destroyed by fire, connection to existing public water supply and public foul sewerage services already on site and all associated site development works

  • Applicant: JOHN DOYLE T/A HI TEC MEDICARE
  • Status: New
  • Received: 16/01/2026
  • Decision Date: 01/01/1900
  • Decision:
  • View on Council Website

New // GRANGE

FOR THE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION, PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT A SINGLE STOREY SIDE AND REAR EXTENSION TO EXISTING SINGLE STOREY DETACHED HOUSE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS.

  • Applicant: JAMES O KEEFFE
  • Status: New
  • Received: 20/01/2026
  • Decision Date: 16/03/2026
  • Decision:
  • View on Council Website

New // Kilcullen

to construct a first-floor extension with profiled clad external wall finishes to the side elevation (east) of existing dwelling house, upgrade existing sewage percolation area and all associated site development works

  • Applicant: STEPHEN CULLEN AND BRID MURPHY
  • Status: New
  • Received: 20/01/2026
  • Decision Date: 16/03/2026
  • Decision:
  • View on Council Website

New // Danganmore

of P20/648

  • Applicant: JIM HICKEY
  • Status: New
  • Received: 21/01/2026
  • Decision Date: 17/03/2026
  • Decision:
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New // Corluddy

for construction of a single-storey dwelling house, installation of a wastewater treatment system with percolation area, formation of a new site entrance, and all associated site works as indicated in the drawings and specifications attached to this application, which are to be carried out at Corluddy, Carrigeen, Co. Kilkenny.

  • Applicant: JASON MURPHY
  • Status: New
  • Received: 23/01/2026
  • Decision Date: 19/03/2026
  • Decision:
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New // 10 Barrack Street

is sought for the following works previously carried out: the demolition of 1 No. single-storey toilet extension, 1 No. single-storey outhouse structure, and 1 No. external staircase; the construction of 1 No. single-storey toilet extension; the reroofing and conversion of 1 No. existing outhouse to a bar structure; new external covered seating areas; and the removal and replacement of the boundary timber gates along the eastern boundary involving works to a Protected Structure (RPS No. B12); and associated hard landscaping works. Retention Permission and Planning Permission is sought for an increase in intensification of use and ongoing use of the existing backyard area of Lenehans Public House. Planning Permission is also sought for the construction of a timber noise barrier atop the existing wall at the western side of the backyard area to an overall height of c.4m; the installation of a noise limiter device within the backyard area; and all other associated works.

  • Applicant: LENEHANS BAR LIMITED
  • Status: New
  • Received: 23/01/2026
  • Decision Date: 19/03/2026
  • Decision:
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New // 18 Cedarwood Avenue,

to retain (A) change of use of existing single storey attached garage to dwelling to habitable use. (B) Aforementioned single storey attached side extension and elevation changes to dwelling. (C) Subdivision of entire existing dwelling into two separate dwelling units. And also Planning Permission for: (D) Proposed extra site entrance to accommodate separate dwelling, including all associated site works

  • Applicant: HELENA DUNPHY
  • Status: New
  • Received: 23/01/2026
  • Decision Date: 19/03/2026
  • Decision:
  • View on Council Website

New // 12 Oakwood

for alteration & extension to the front of the existing single storey dwelling

  • Applicant: MICHAEL CASEY
  • Status: New
  • Received: 16/01/2026
  • Decision Date: 12/03/2026
  • Decision:
  • View on Council Website

New // Upper Carrenroe

for an extension to an existing slatted tank, construction of a new slatted tank and associated site works

  • Applicant: MARTIN, FRANCES & RICKY LYNG
  • Status: New
  • Received: 15/01/2026
  • Decision Date: 11/03/2026
  • Decision:
  • View on Council Website

New // Unit 02 Leggetsrath Business Park

of the installation of a new internal passenger lift, bridge, single office, and plant room at first floor level within an existing double height space, creation of openings within existing internal walls at ground and first floor level to connect to existing office areas, and the reconfiguration of the previously permitted (under Planning Ref. 25/60643) rear fire escape stairs for first to ground floor.

  • Applicant: GLANBIA MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED
  • Status: New
  • Received: 16/01/2026
  • Decision Date: 12/03/2026
  • Decision:
  • View on Council Website

New // Abbeygate

for a development of 72 no. residential units. The proposed development (namely Phase 4 of an overall masterplan) consists of: (i) 54 no. house units, comprised of: 18 no. 3-Bed 2-storey semi-detached houses, 28 no. 4-bed 3-storey semi-detached houses, 6 no. 4-bed 2-storey semi-detached houses, and 2 no. 2-bed 2-storey terraced houses; (ii) 1 no. 3-storey apartment block comprising of 9 no. 2-bed own-door apartment units and 9 no. 1-bed own-door apartment units; (iii) continuation of pedestrian and vehicular routes from the adjoining residential development (namely Phase 2 of masterplan); (iv) 1 no. new pedestrian access point from the proposed South - North Access Road (once completed); (v) new foul sewer, storm water drainage, and potable water mains infrastructure with connection to pipework under construction of adjoining development (namely Phase 2 of masterplan); (vi) landscaping and boundary treatments; (vii) car parking and bicycle parking; (viii) public lighting; and (ix) all other associated site works

  • Applicant: ABBEYGATE PROPERTIES LTD.
  • Status: New
  • Received: 16/01/2026
  • Decision Date: 12/03/2026
  • Decision:
  • View on Council Website

New // The Laurels B&B Guesthouse

to retain indefinitely a single storey bedroom extension to the rear of the property and 3 no. rooflights at first floor level on the rear of the main roof of the property and all associated site works

  • Applicant: CHMK PARTNERSHIP,
  • Status: New
  • Received: 16/01/2026
  • Decision Date: 12/03/2026
  • Decision:
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New // The Long Barn, Mountrothe House

for Conversion of the Long Barn into three residential units with septic tank and associated works at Mountrothe House, Kilmacahill, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny. The Long Barn is located within the curtilage of Mountrothe House – Record of Protected Structures ref:369.

  • Applicant: DEREK WALSHE
  • Status: New
  • Received: 16/01/2026
  • Decision Date: 12/03/2026
  • Decision:
  • View on Council Website

New // Ardee, Chapel Road

For a first floor extension to the existing dwelling with all associated site works

  • Applicant: PAT BRENNAN
  • Status: New
  • Received: 17/01/2026
  • Decision Date: 13/03/2026
  • Decision:
  • View on Council Website

New // Massford

to retain extensions to the rear of existing dwelling house, amendments to elevations and all associated site works

  • Applicant: JAMES BUGGY AND MARGARET BUGGY
  • Status: New
  • Received: 19/01/2026
  • Decision Date: 15/03/2026
  • Decision:
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New // Ballycarron

to replace existing treatment system with new septic tank system and percolation area and all associated site works

  • Applicant: ANNA WHITE AND FRED KIERSEY
  • Status: New
  • Received: 19/01/2026
  • Decision Date: 15/03/2026
  • Decision:
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New // Cussana

for a dwelling house with detached qaraqe, treatment plant and soil polishing filter, borehole and entrance and all associated site works.

  • Applicant: ALAN CROKE AND AMELIA DAVIES
  • Status: New
  • Received: 19/01/2026
  • Decision Date: 15/03/2026
  • Decision:
  • View on Council Website

New // Coan East

for domestic shed as constructed and all associated works

  • Applicant: PATRICIA STOWE
  • Status: New
  • Received: 20/01/2026
  • Decision Date: 16/03/2026
  • Decision:
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New // Ballynunnry

for erection of a dwelling house and domestic garage, entrance and installation of a septic tank and percolation area together with all associated site works

  • Applicant: TOM AND TERESA MORRISSEY
  • Status: New
  • Received: 21/01/2026
  • Decision Date: 17/03/2026
  • Decision:
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New // Ashtown

for existing dwelling position which differs from that permitted by permission 03/152. Retention Permission is also sought for a domestic garage, Boundary wall, entrance piers and all associated site development works

  • Applicant: PETER & MARY BRIEN
  • Status: New
  • Received: 22/01/2026
  • Decision Date: 18/03/2026
  • Decision:
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New // Brittas

for the construction of an extension and alteration works to the existing dwelling, including the construction of a story and a half extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, improvement works to the existing entrance, demolition of existing garage & shed, construction of new detached garage, new on site effluent treatment system along with all associated works

  • Applicant: KEVIN & AISHLING BRANNIGAN
  • Status: New
  • Received: 22/01/2026
  • Decision Date: 18/03/2026
  • Decision:
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New // Garrynarea

for the erection of a dwelling house, domestic garage/store, installation of a treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works

  • Applicant: IVAN AND LORNA DOWLEY
  • Status: New
  • Received: 27/01/2026
  • Decision Date: 23/03/2026
  • Decision:
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New // Ballinvarry

to relocate the percolation area and revise the site layout and the site boundaries from plans approved under Planning Register Number 21/250 and all associated site works

  • Applicant: CAOIMHE DOYLE AND MARTIN MURPHY
  • Status: New
  • Received: 27/01/2026
  • Decision Date: 23/03/2026
  • Decision:
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New // Glendonnell

for the erection of a dwelling house and installation of a sewerage treatment plant and polishing filter to serve same together with all associated site works.

  • Applicant: RICHARD MALONE
  • Status: New
  • Received: 27/01/2026
  • Decision Date: 23/03/2026
  • Decision:
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New // Inistioge

to erect 4 No. glamping pods, car parking, temporary treatment plant, soil filter and all associated site works

  • Applicant: RICHARD O' KEEFFE
  • Status: New
  • Received: 27/01/2026
  • Decision Date: 23/03/2026
  • Decision:
  • View on Council Website

Decided // Newhouse

of development consists of A) retention permission for the existing dwelling and storage shed on site, B) permission for the upgrade and install of a sewage treatment system & C) permission for changes to the elevation of the existing dwelling

  • Applicant: NOEL AND REBECCA SOMERS
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 24/04/2025
  • Decision Date: 21/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website

Decided // RCC Care Ltd

for the change of use from a residential care home facility to 22no. apartment units, comprising of 4no. 2 Bed units and 18no. 1 Bed units, with modification to existing facades and all ancillary site works

  • Applicant: RCC CARE LTD.
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 06/06/2025
  • Decision Date: 16/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website

Decided // Harristown

for the erection of a family flat extension to the side of existing dwelling house and all associated works

  • Applicant: BERNIE MOLONEY
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 13/11/2025
  • Decision Date: 16/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website

Decided // School Lane,

for 2 No. detached single storey dwellings, vehicular entrances, mains water & foul sewer connections and all associated site works.

  • Applicant: MARTIN CUDDIHY
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 14/11/2025
  • Decision Date: 17/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website

Decided // Monabrika

for a change of house type from that previously granted under Planning Permission reference no. P 25/57 to a new single storey dwelling house design on lands located

  • Applicant: SHONAGH AHERN AND ETHAN HAYES
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 17/11/2025
  • Decision Date: 20/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website

Decided // Barrack Street

for indefinite retention of site boundary walls and site enclosures as constructed as part of a housing development currently under construction, as permitted under planning reference 21/1041 and previously granted permission under planning reference 20/499 (on part curtilage of protected structure NIAH Ref. No. 12311007)

  • Applicant: ALTHORP PROPERTY HOLDINGS LIMITED
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 22/11/2025
  • Decision Date: 25/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website

Decided // Curraghscarteen

for the erection of a dwelling house, connection to local water and sewerage schemes and all associated site works

  • Applicant: MARK SIMPSON AND KAREN JONES
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 29/05/2025
  • Decision Date: 23/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website

Decided // Loughmerans Townland

for development. The development consists of the backfilling of a permitted sand and gravel pit (Plan File Ref. No 21204) and agricultural land with article 27 by product soil and stone; all associated ancillary facilities, including, internal haul roads, wheelwash, small portacabin office/canteen and chemical toilet all within an application area of c.8.2 Ha. The applicant is seeking a 20-year permission for infilling and associated activities, with an additional 2 years for final site restoration,

  • Applicant: LOUGHMERANS QUARRY LTD.
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 09/07/2025
  • Decision Date: 24/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website

Decided // Christendom

for a residential development consisting of 3no. two-storey dwellings, together with all associated site development works. This planning application forms part of a joint submission with Waterford City & County Council. The proposed housing development itself is located entirely within the Waterford City & County Council environs, while access is provided through a private roadway within the Kilkenny County environs. Separate planning applications are being submitted concurrently to both planning authorities, each covering the portion of the development within their respective environs (A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the planning application)

  • Applicant: KELLIE BREEN
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 12/08/2025
  • Decision Date: 22/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website

Decided // KILBRAGHAN

to construct a two storey dwelling, garage, entrance, wastewater treatment system, borehole, soakpits and all other associated site works

  • Applicant: ORLA PHELAN AND STEPHEN AHERN
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 27/08/2025
  • Decision Date: 17/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website

Decided // Lousybush Lane & Bishops Lough

for development. The development will consist of: 1) 16 No. 3-bedroom terraced two-storey houses and 16 No. 2-bedroom own-door maisonette units in 2 No. two-storey buildings, 2) Boundary treatments, site landscaping, public open space, car and bicycle parking provisions, 3) Vehicular and pedestrian connection, roadway, and shared cycle and footpaths through the Bishops Lough housing development from the existing entrance off the Bonnettstown / Tullaroan Road, 4) Vehicular and pedestrian connection, roadway, and shared cycle and footpaths to the existing roundabout and roadway as permitted under Planning Ref. 21327, 5) Alterations to Lousybush Lane to include localised removal of boundary walls for vehicular and pedestrian / cyclist connections, and 6) All associated site & development works

  • Applicant: WALLACE CONTRACTING LTD.
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 28/08/2025
  • Decision Date: 21/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website

Decided // Cappagh

to construct a two-storey dwelling house, garage, upgrade existing entrance, new septic tank and percolation area and all associated site development works

  • Applicant: LAURA AND VINNY KEANE
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 16/09/2025
  • Decision Date: 23/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website

Decided // Ballycallan

to erect a slatted cattle house including underground slurry storage tank and ancillary concrete works on my lands

  • Applicant: JOHN BUTLER
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 03/10/2025
  • Decision Date: 16/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website

Decided // Banagher

to convert the existing storage shed into a habitable dwelling, construct an extension to the existing building and all associated works

  • Applicant: WILL NORRIS
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 14/10/2025
  • Decision Date: 17/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website

Decided // Ballycroney

for a change of use from Plant & Machinery Hire Shed to Agricultural Shed

  • Applicant: BERNARD WALSH
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 17/10/2025
  • Decision Date: 17/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website

Decided // Ballynalacken

to construct a single storey dwelling house, domestic garage, wastewater treatment area, bored well, new splayed entrance and all associated site works

  • Applicant: JENNIFER AND LIAM GLEESON
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 17/10/2025
  • Decision Date: 17/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website

Decided // MAXTOWN

of constructed rear extension to dwelling and constructed detached garage and Full Planning permission to: 1. Upgrade wastewater system to current EPA Guidelines. 2. Improvement works to existing entrance and roadside boundary

  • Applicant: WILLIAM BERGIN AND GEORGINA BERGIN
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 30/10/2025
  • Decision Date: 22/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website

Decided // Cootes Lane

for the refurbishment of existing two storey detached house, to include internal and external alterations, removal of existing single storey studio and replacement with fully accessible ground floor bedroom suite. This will include all ancillary works, new and upgraded services

  • Applicant: GERRY AND KATHLEEN MORAN
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 12/11/2025
  • Decision Date: 15/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website

Decided // 5 Brooklawns

to remove the existing shed/garage on the property and to erect a new vintage car garage/workshop at the rear of the garden.

  • Applicant: ALAN WHITTY
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 13/11/2025
  • Decision Date: 16/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website

Decided // Parkmore

to construct a single storey extension to dwelling, along with some alterations to the existing dwelling, and all associated site works.

  • Applicant: JAMIE & ROISIN HILLMAN
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 14/11/2025
  • Decision Date: 17/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website

Decided // Belview Port

for a development at this site. The development will consist of alterations to a previously permitted development (Planning Ref. 2560233) and will include the following: • Construction of additional 428m2 of single storey bulk storage to Block B. • Relocation of some door openings and inclusion of additional doors to the rear in Block B, • Construction of a new single-storey staff canteen/office building (floor area 34.8m²), • Construction of a new single-storey ESB substation (floor area 18.5m²), and • All associated and ancillary site works

  • Applicant: TARGET FERTILIZERS LTD
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 16/11/2025
  • Decision Date: 19/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website

Decided // Ballynacronny

to renovate and extend my existing single storey dwelling, install a new on-site sewerage treatment system and all associated works

  • Applicant: CIARAN FOLEY
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 17/11/2025
  • Decision Date: 20/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website

Decided // Ballybeg

to construct a single storey dwelling, treatment system/percolation area, including all associated site works

  • Applicant: SHAUNA POWER AND GAVIN O'GARA
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 14/11/2025
  • Decision Date: 17/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website

Decided // Ballyogan

for a slatted cattle shed and associated site works necessary to facilitate the proposed development

  • Applicant: JOHN O’NEILL
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 18/11/2025
  • Decision Date: 21/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website

Decided // Freshford Road

to construct a new portal frame shed for oats and all associated site works.

  • Applicant: JOHN DALTON
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 18/11/2025
  • Decision Date: 21/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website

Decided // 306, Johnswell Road

to erect a new three-bedroom single storey private residence, to widen existing entrance to site and provide splayed entrance with dropped kerb to existing public footpath, to connect to existing public services on site together with all associated site works

  • Applicant: DANNY EGAN
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 19/11/2025
  • Decision Date: 22/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website

Decided // Moangarve

for an unroofed slatted tank and associated site works

  • Applicant: MICHAEL & BOBBY O'KEEFFE
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 18/11/2025
  • Decision Date: 21/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website

Decided // St. Kieran’s College

to erect 8 no. floodlights to an existing playing pitch. at St. Kieran’s College, College Road, Kilkenny, R95VW56. (St. Kieran’s College and the buildings and structures forming its curtilage is a protected structure Ref. B24 and listed on the NIAH Ref. 12001103)

  • Applicant: THE TRUSTEES OF ST. KIERAN’S COLLEGE
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 21/11/2025
  • Decision Date: 24/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website

Decided // Garnagale, Goresgrove

for a. erection of single storey extensions to side and rear of existing dwelling, b. change of use of existing traditional farm out building to residential use to form extension to existing dwelling. c. internal modifications and renovations and associated elevational modifications . d. installation of new domestic waste water treatment system and percolation area. e. and all associated site development works

  • Applicant: ROBERT CAMPION
  • Status: Decided
  • Received: 21/11/2025
  • Decision Date: 24/01/2026
  • Decision: CONDITIONAL
  • View on Council Website


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