Weekly Planning Alert, 06/03/2025
Planning Alert, Mar. 6th 2025
New and decided planning application updates issued by Kilkenny County Council on 06/03/2025
New // Sheestown
a). refurbish existing derelict dwelling, b). construct plant/service room, c). install a new effluent treatment system, d). upgrade existing shared site entrance and all associated works
- Applicant: GABRIELLE TALLENT
- Status: New
- Received: 21/02/2025
- Decision Date: 17/04/2025
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
New // Dunbell Big
for retention for extensions to the rear of the existing dwelling and retention of Septic Tank and Percolation area and all associated site works
- Applicant: HENRY CON RICE
- Status: New
- Received: 24/02/2025
- Decision Date: 20/04/2025
- Decision:
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New // Killamery
for development of an external milk silo and associated site works necessary to facilitate the proposed development
- Applicant: JAMES, DEIRDRE AND SEAN DUNNE
- Status: New
- Received: 25/02/2025
- Decision Date: 21/04/2025
- Decision:
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New // Area 5, Parklands Business Park
for the change of use from Industrial Warehouse to Kitchen Showrooms to Unit no. 2. This is an amendment to Planning Permission Ref 06 / 441 and proposed signage over the unit’s front entrance
- Applicant: HIGH HOPES DESIGN LIMITED
- Status: New
- Received: 26/02/2025
- Decision Date: 22/04/2025
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
New // West Street
for (1) The demolition of existing Storage Bays (174 m2) and Provision of new concrete yard area (216 m2), (2) Construction of new Garden Centre Store Building (204 m2), (3) Construction of new Covered Garden Centre Display Area (347 m2) & new Un-covered Display Area (305 m2) to the side (North) of existing retail building onto the existing yard slab, (4) Internal alterations and change of use of existing store to Retail Area (192 m2), (5) External elevational alterations to north facade of the Retail building including removal of 2 No. roller doors & external canopy with the provision of new personnel doors, and windows, (6) The demolition of existing service station bin store and lean-to canopy (55 m2 ) & Jet-Wash, (7) Construction of new Bin Store Building (33 m2), (8) Construction of a new external seating area to the front (West) of the existing service station, (9) Internal alterations within the service station to include change of use of existing store & Welfare Area to Retail Area (34 m2), (10) Construction of a first-floor level to provide new office & welfare area (45.5m2) within the existing retail store, (11) Reduction in height of the existing concrete wall and replacement with railing between the service station forecourt and retail store, and all associated site development works at a site which contains a Protected Structure (Ref C782).
- Applicant: JAMES FITZGERALD
- Status: New
- Received: 28/02/2025
- Decision Date: 24/04/2025
- Decision:
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New // 23 Cedarwood Avenue
for a single storey extension to the rear of existing outreach and training day service facility and all associated site works
- Applicant: HEALTH SERVICE EXECUTIVE
- Status: New
- Received: 28/02/2025
- Decision Date: 24/04/2025
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
New // 18, Garden Villas
to extend the existing bungalow dwelling to the side and raise the roof of the existing garage as well as all associated works
- Applicant: ROSS HENNESSY
- Status: New
- Received: 03/03/2025
- Decision Date: 27/04/2025
- Decision:
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New // Spinners Bar and Restaurant
The development will consist of: A) The proposed construction of an extension to the existing public house to provide additional dining/seating area. B) The change of use of the ground floor takeaway to a 2-bedroom apartment and all associated site works. C) The subdivision of the existing first-floor apartment and its open attic area into 3 number duplex apartments and all associated site works. D) The construction of 3 number amenity Terraces to first floor level for the benefit of the 3 number duplex apartments and all associated site works. E) Demolition of existing timber shelter area
- Applicant: WP HOSPITALITY LTD
- Status: New
- Received: 03/03/2025
- Decision Date: 27/04/2025
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
New // Rathpatrick
for the construction of a new wastewater treatment system and a proposed change to the site boundary situated
- Applicant: JOSEPHINE FREYNE
- Status: New
- Received: 20/02/2025
- Decision Date: 16/04/2025
- Decision:
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New // 78 Ard Daire
to retain single storey side and rear extensions, to existing dwelling. Including all associated site works
- Applicant: ANTHONY O'FLAHERTY
- Status: New
- Received: 20/02/2025
- Decision Date: 16/04/2025
- Decision:
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New // South of the Kilkenny IDA Business and Technology Park, Ring Road
The site is situated to the west of the Bohernatounish Road (and of existing buildings within the Business and Technology Park), to the east of the Outrath Road and Loughboy Industrial Estate, and to the south of the Kilkenny Ring Road(N10) and an existing office development. Permission is sought for the following development: • Expansion of the existing Central Utilities Building compound to facilitate construction of 38kV substation (as required by the ESB) to accommodate 2 no. electrical transformers, a single storey client switchroom building (with a parapet height of c.5.8m), and a single storey control room building (with a parapet height of c. 5.8m).• The control room building will accommodate a gas insulated switchgear room, control room, battery room, storeroom and WC. • The development includes all associated landscaping and ancillary works, services, protection masts, and boundary treatments. Retention permission is sought for the following alterations to the development permitted under Reg. Ref.: 22/662:• Amendments to the permitted industrial building including to the building footprint and the area of the ancillary office space and reception / dining areas (resulting in a decrease of c. 593 sq.m. in gross floor area (GFA) in total).• Associated amendments to the internal layout of the industrial building, to the building facades (including alterations to entrance / exit doors and fenestration), and roof plan (including rooflights), and the location of ancillary structures and landscaping in the vicinity of the ancillary office area, to reflect the altered building layout. • Relocation of one stair core along the northern building façade southward to sit within the massing of the building. • Construction of a of pump house, tanks for rainwater harvesting, smoking shelter, provision of a gabion wall around the
outdoor dining area, omission of waste storage structure, relocation of pallet storage to the northeastern corner of the service yard, and relocation and alterations to permitted signage (including the omission of building signage on the southern elevation, provision of signage to the northern, western, and eastern elevation, campus and directional signage, and 3 no. flagpoles adjacent to the southern site entrance). • Amendments to the northern access point to the site, to remove the permitted vehicular access and provide for pedestrian and cycle access • Amendments to the Central Utilities Yard including relocation of 2 no. sprinkler
- Applicant: ABBOTT IRELAND
- Status: New
- Received: 21/02/2025
- Decision Date: 17/04/2025
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
New // Sheestown
to a). refurbish existing derelict dwelling, b). construct storage shed/mini home office and plant/service room c). install a new effluent treatment system, d). upgrade existing shared site entrance and all associated works
- Applicant: MARY TALLENT
- Status: New
- Received: 21/02/2025
- Decision Date: 17/04/2025
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
New // Ballyshane
for renovation and extension to existing building and upgrade from septic tank to soil polishing filter and all associated site works
- Applicant: ANDY MALONE
- Status: New
- Received: 25/02/2025
- Decision Date: 21/04/2025
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
New // Warrenstown
for construction of new vehicular entrance to dwelling house and Retention Permission for boundaries in positions as constructed and position of dwelling on site and all associated site works
- Applicant: MARY STEPHENSON
- Status: New
- Received: 25/02/2025
- Decision Date: 01/01/1900
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
New // Craddockstown
to construct Walled Manure area with slatted tanks and concrete yard and all associated site works. Permission for retention is also required for a storage shed
New // Knockatore
for the erection of an extension to an existing agricultural building to include underground slurry storage tanks, concrete aprons and associated works situated
- Applicant: JOHN DOWNEY
- Status: New
- Received: 26/02/2025
- Decision Date: 01/01/1900
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
New // 30 Black Mill Street
for development consisting of demolition of an existing 2 storey rear extension and the construction of a new 2 storey rear extension containing a kitchen/living/dining area at ground floor and a reinstated bedroom to first floor and all associated site works
- Applicant: JAMIE KIRBY
- Status: New
- Received: 26/02/2025
- Decision Date: 22/04/2025
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
New // No 2 Old Golf Links Road
for a new vehicular entrance and double parking space, including works to footpath, including all associated site works
- Applicant: ANDREW COMERFORD
- Status: New
- Received: 25/02/2025
- Decision Date: 21/04/2025
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
New // Kilkenny Street
for alterations and single storey extension to existing health centre, adjustment of vehicular entrance, alterations to existing car park layout, provision of additional carparking spaces, upgrading of existing waste water treatment infrastructure and ancillary related works at Freshford Health Centre
- Applicant: HEALTH SERVICE EXECUTIVE
- Status: New
- Received: 26/02/2025
- Decision Date: 22/04/2025
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
New // GLENBOWER
to demolish existing dwelling and construct a replacement 2 storey dwelling, entrance works, upgrade of wastewater system to current EPA guidelines, soakpits and all other associated works
- Applicant: JOHN CUDDIHY AND REBECCA MURPHY
- Status: New
- Received: 27/02/2025
- Decision Date: 23/04/2025
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
New // Woodview
for Pitch Development works to include construction of a synthetic grass playing surface to the existing grassed training area, erection of sports pitch floodlighting to both the existing grassed and proposed synthetic grass pitches, sports dug-outs, additional carparking bays, perimeter fencing together with all associated site works ny
- Applicant: FRESHFORD TOWN AFC
- Status: New
- Received: 26/02/2025
- Decision Date: 22/04/2025
- Decision:
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New // GARRANMACHENRY
of constructed agricultural storage shed with associated works
New // Knockbarron South,
for (A) Two storey side and rear extensions to an existing two storey dwelling, (B) Proposed elevational changes and internal layout changes to the existing dwelling, (B) Decommissioning of the existing septic tank and percolation area, (C) Proposed new foul treatment tank & percolation area. (D) Demolition of side single storey storage shed and front single storey porch. (E) Proposed new single storey porch to front elevation. (F) Proposed new boundary position. Including all associated site works
- Applicant: BRIAN HENNESSY
- Status: New
- Received: 28/02/2025
- Decision Date: 24/04/2025
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
New // Coolcullen
for the construction of a cattle underpass, slatted effluent tank and all associated site works
- Applicant: KANESBRIDGE FARMS LTD.
- Status: New
- Received: 03/03/2025
- Decision Date: 27/04/2025
- Decision:
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New // Castlemorris
for a new 1.5 storey three bedroom dwelling, waste water treatment system, new site entrance plus all associated site works
- Applicant: TOM WALSH AND EVELYN MURPHY
- Status: New
- Received: 02/03/2025
- Decision Date: 26/04/2025
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
New // Tulla Dairy Farm Ltd
for the construction of a livestock underpass, effluent holding tank and all associated site works
- Applicant: PAUL MULLAN
- Status: New
- Received: 03/03/2025
- Decision Date: 27/04/2025
- Decision:
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New // Main Street
to construct an extension to my existing dwelling house with existing service connections to mains water and sewage, including all necessary site works
- Applicant: DEIRDRE FENLON
- Status: New
- Received: 03/03/2025
- Decision Date: 27/04/2025
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
Decided // Coolade
for Installation of a new treatment system / percolation area to service existing house, including all associated site works
- Applicant: SANDRA MCDONNELL
- Status: Decided
- Received: 25/06/2024
- Decision Date: 27/02/2025
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Ennisnag
for development. The development involves increasing the existing dwelling from a 3 bedroom to a 4 bedroom dwelling (by changing the use of the ground floor Study) and upgrading the on-site wastewater treatment and disposal system to facilitate this proposed 4 bedroom dwelling
- Applicant: GABRIEL CONNOLLY
- Status: Decided
- Received: 18/12/2024
- Decision Date: 20/02/2025
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Millbanks
for the construction of a fully serviced single storey residential dwelling, a detached domestic garage and all other associated site works
- Applicant: MICHAEL DEMPSEY
- Status: Decided
- Received: 18/12/2024
- Decision Date: 20/02/2025
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // No.35 Corcoran Terrace
for the demolition of an existing rear extension and construction of a new two storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, connection to existing services and all associated siteworks.
- Applicant: PETER AND DANIELLE MULHALL
- Status: Decided
- Received: 20/12/2024
- Decision Date: 22/02/2025
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Knockshanbally
for (A) Construction of a one and a half storey and part single storey type house, (B) Garage/store for domestic use, (C) The installation of an Oakstown BAF wastewater treatment plant with percolation area and (D) New vehicular entrance and driveway and all associated site works
- Applicant: NOEL BUCKLEY
- Status: Decided
- Received: 23/12/2024
- Decision Date: 25/02/2025
- Decision: REFUSED
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Decided // Tincashel
for development consisting of: 1. The retention of the single-storey side extension. 2. Permission for: a. The redesign of the single-storey side extension (noted above) incorporating a new rear extension. b. The redesign of the single-storey front porch
incorporating a new front extension. c. Refurbishment of the external envelope of the house and garage with external rendered insulation system, replacement widows, car port and associated site works
- Applicant: CONOR BERGIN AND SARAH MCCARTHY
- Status: Decided
- Received: 02/01/2025
- Decision Date: 26/02/2025
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Townlands of Acragar, Ballyconra, Ballycuddihy, Ballyroe, Ballyroe (Grace), Ballyroe (Maher), Baunaniska, Boherkyle, Briskalagh, Brittas, Clone, Cooln
for a period of 10 years for a development at this site situated in the townlands of Acragar, Ballyconra, Ballycuddihy, Ballyroe, Ballyroe (Grace), Ballyroe (Maher), Baunaniska, Boherkyle, Briskalagh, Brittas, Clone, Coolnapisha, Curraghduff, Freshford, Freshford Lots, Graigueswood, Grange, Huntstown, Kilmanagh, Knockeenglass, Knockown, Moatpark, Monabrika, Monavadaroe, Moneenaun, Oldtown, Oldtownhill, Parksgrove, Picketstown, Rathealy, Sart, Sweethill, Tobernapeastia, Tullaroan, Upperwood Demesne, Co. Kilkenny. The development will consist of the provision of the following: i. 7 no. wind turbines with an overall turbine tip height of 185 metres; a rotor blade diameter of 163 metres; and hub height of 103.5 metres, and associated foundations and hard-standing areas; ii. A permanent 38kV substation compound (control building with welfare facilities, all associated electrical plant and apparatus, security fencing, underground cabling, storage containers, wastewater holding tank, site drainage and all ancillary works); iii. Permanent underground electrical (38kV) and communications cabling to the existing Ballyragget 110kV substation in the townland of Moatpark (including joint bays, communication and earth sheath link chambers and all ancillary works along the route). This cabling route is primarily located within the public road corridor which includes a Protected Structure (Kilkenny RPS Ref. C886); iv. Underground electrical (33kV) and communications cabling connecting the wind turbines and meteorological mast to the on-site substation; v. 3 no. temporary construction compounds (including site offices and welfare facilities); A meteorological mast with a height of 30 metres, security fencing and associated foundation and hard standng area; vii. A new temporary site entrance on the L1009; viii. A new gated site entrance on the L5024; ix. Upgrade of existing site tracks/ roads and provision of new site access roads, junctions and hardstand areas; x. A borrow pit; xi. Spoil Management; xii. Tree felling and hedgerow removal; xiii. Biodiversity Management and Enhancement Plan measures (including establishment of a riparian buffer and hedgerow enhancement); xiv. Site Drainage; xv. Operational Stage site signage; and xvi. All ancillary works and apparatus. A thirty five-year operational life from the date of full commissioning of the wind turbines and subsequent decommissioning of the wind turbines is being sought. An Environmental I
- Applicant: BRISKALAGH LTD.
- Status: Decided
- Received: 03/01/2025
- Decision Date: 27/02/2025
- Decision: REFUSED
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Decided // Leugh
for a single storey, three-bedroom house, garage, treatment system and all associated site works on lands 200m west of Tulla Church, field on north side of road. There are no protected structures on the site.
- Applicant: PIERCE JAMES DALTON
- Status: Decided
- Received: 12/03/2024
- Decision Date: 25/02/2025
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // The Paddocks
for alterations and renovation of our existing dwelling, plus construction of a new two storey extension to the side of our existing dwelling, Alterations to existing front boundary wall and site entrance, plus all associated site works
- Applicant: MARTIN & EMMA O'BRIEN
- Status: Decided
- Received: 26/06/2024
- Decision Date: 20/02/2025
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Old IMC Cinema
for (1) a change of use of the existing cinema to retail use (2) internal & external alterations (3) new external signage and (4) all associated site works
- Applicant: CAMEO CINEMA LIMITED
- Status: Decided
- Received: 02/07/2024
- Decision Date: 24/02/2025
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Hillcrest
to (a) demolish existing single storey house and sheds to side and rear of the existing dwelling, (b) construct a new two storey dwelling, (c) construct a new garage and all associated site works
- Applicant: JOHN AND ANNE MARIE BRITTON
- Status: Decided
- Received: 09/07/2024
- Decision Date: 23/02/2025
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Foulksrath
o construct a one and a half storey dwelling, new entrance, private borewell, wastewater treatment system and percolation area together with all other associated site works
- Applicant: JOHN WALLACE & EMMA SPEIGHT
- Status: Decided
- Received: 30/08/2024
- Decision Date: 21/02/2025
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Bonnetsrath House
to decommission and replace the old substandard septic tank system with a new secondary wastewater treatment system and associated soil polishing filter
- Applicant: DECLAN GIBBONS
- Status: Decided
- Received: 05/11/2024
- Decision Date: 23/02/2025
- Decision: REFUSED
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Decided // Main Street
and planning permission for the following works: (a) Retention permission for a boundary wall in excess of 2m in height (b) Planning permission for the construction of a garage and all associated site works
- Applicant: IMELDA CLOHOSEY
- Status: Decided
- Received: 14/11/2024
- Decision Date: 23/02/2025
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Westcourt North
for the Indefinite retention of a single storey extension to the side of the dwelling and Indefinite retention of a detached garage located at the side of the dwelling
- Applicant: KAY BUCKLEY
- Status: Decided
- Received: 18/12/2024
- Decision Date: 20/02/2025
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Maddockstown and Ballynamona
for an existing Inert soils and stone storage and screening site with all ancillary site works including Retention Permission for 7 no. Concrete Storage Bays, a Steel container and a soil screening structure. Full planning permission also sought for the erection of a Staff Welfare unit, parking areas, 3 No. Metal Skips and a wastewater tank
- Applicant: TOM HANLON SOUTH EAST PLANT HIRE LTD
- Status: Decided
- Received: 18/12/2024
- Decision Date: 20/02/2025
- Decision: REFUSED
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Decided // Unit 1, Belview Port
for development, at Unit 1, Belview Port, Gorteens, Co. Kilkenny. The development will consist of the amendment of condition no. 3 Pl. Ref. 11/397 to include for the acceptance, unloading and storage of non-hazardous waste including construction and demolition waste, end of life tyres and other non-hazardous bulk wastes for onward export. The application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS)
- Applicant: GLANWAY LTD
- Status: Decided
- Received: 19/12/2024
- Decision Date: 21/02/2025
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // SMITHSTOWN LOWER
of a single-storey 3-bedroom house along with sewerage treatment system and bored well and all associated works
- Applicant: PAT AND MONA DUNPHY
- Status: Decided
- Received: 20/12/2024
- Decision Date: 22/02/2025
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Ballincrea
for the construction of a dwelling house, site entrance, domestic garage and all associated site works
- Applicant: JAMES FREYNE AND MARIE O'GORMAN
- Status: Decided
- Received: 20/12/2024
- Decision Date: 22/02/2025
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // ‘The Square’ Pumping Station
for development. The development will consist of an upgrade to the existing ‘The Square’ Wastewater Pumping Station, comprising the construction of a new below-ground Wastewater Pumping Station and Storm Storage Tank; construction of two above-ground kiosks (Kiosk 01 = 3.6m x 0.8m, 1.8m height, Kiosk 02 = 2m x 2.1m,1.8m height) for the housing of associated equipment, each set on a concrete plinth (1.5m above ground); a ground mounted solar PV array (22m2 total); demolition of existing waste water pumping station and control building and associated screen and inlet chamber; and associated ancillary works including landscaped and hardstanding areas, all on a site of 0.1ha.
- Applicant: UISCE ÉIREANN
- Status: Decided
- Received: 20/12/2024
- Decision Date: 22/02/2025
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Rocklands
to construct a new extension at first floor level, to side/front of the existing two-storey dwelling, with modifications to external elevations and internal floor plans to provide a new internal layout, together with demolition of existing ground floor sunroom to side/front of dwelling, new entrance to north-western corner of site, and all associated site development works
- Applicant: CAOIMHE DOWLEY AND TOMOTHY QUAID
- Status: Decided
- Received: 21/12/2024
- Decision Date: 23/02/2025
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Togher Crescent Wastewater Pumping Station
for an upgrade to the existing Togher Crescent Wastewater Pumping Station, comprising; a new 5.2m3 below-ground water storage tank (2.1m in diameter x 2.4m deep); construction of a new access road from Togher Crescent; new 100mm diameter rising main within the R639; replacement of existing kiosk with two new kiosks (Kiosk 01 = 3.6m x 0.8m, 1.8m in height, Kiosk 02 = 2m x 1.2m, 1.8m in height) each set on concrete plinths 0.15m above ground level; a ground mounted solar PV array (26m2 total); and associated ancillary works including new landscaping, all on a site of 0.8ha.
- Applicant: UISCE ÉIREANN
- Status: Decided
- Received: 20/12/2024
- Decision Date: 22/02/2025
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Coon East
for extension to side of dwelling house consisting of a sunroom and roof space conversion consisting of a storage area and rooflights to the rear of the building and all ancillary works
- Applicant: SEAN AND SIOBHAN O'NEILL
- Status: Decided
- Received: 23/12/2024
- Decision Date: 25/02/2025
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // KNOCKNEW
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE STOREY DWELLING HOUSE, WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM WITH PERCOLATION AREA, WELL BOREHOLE, WATER ATTENUATION TANK, NEW ENTRANCE AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS
- Applicant: JUSTIN MANNING
- Status: Decided
- Received: 02/01/2025
- Decision Date: 26/02/2025
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // 6 Togher Cresent,
for an extension to the side of existing dwelling, to include connection and incorporation of garage into house to provide utility/gym space, alterations and all associated site works
- Applicant: ROSANNA AND JAMES MCNAMARA
- Status: Decided
- Received: 23/12/2024
- Decision Date: 25/02/2025
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
- View on Council Website
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