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22919

CONDITIONAL

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

A) retention of change of use of part of existing building (74m2) from community hall/toilet use to residential use to create one single residence, b) retention of minor alterations to front elevations to include replacement of non-original bay windows with new h/w windows and double doors, c) retention of standalone garage (for domestic use only) with an area of 31m2 and d) all associated site works. The Old Schoolhouse is listed as a protected structure

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    26 Jul 2022

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    14 Sept 2022

  3. Decision due

    19 Sept 2022

  4. Grant issued

    26 Oct 2022

Application Details

Location
The Old Schoolhouse , Fontstown Lower , Kilcullen
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
0.31 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
26 July 2022
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
14 September 2022
Grant Date
26 October 2022
Permission Expires
25 October 2027

Location

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22867N/A15 Jul 2022

(a) Retention of change of use of part of existing building (74m²) from community hall/toilet use to residential use to create one single residence; (b) Retention of minor alterations to front elevations to include replacement of non-original bay windows with new h/w windows and double doors; (c) Retention of standalone garage (for domestic use only) with an area of 31m² and (d) All associated site works. The Old Schoolhouse is listed as a protected structure

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