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2460904

CONDITIONAL

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

for development at this c. 0.38ha site, on lands located at the Pheonix Sports and Restaurant Building. The proposed development is comprised of the partial demolition of c. 350 sqm of the south-eastern section of the existing sports building. (The Phoenix Sports Centre and Restaurant Building). This is to facilitate the construction of a new 3 no. storey sports science extension (c. 3,427sqm), comprised of lobby and reception areas; general gym; sports hall; research and teaching labs; administrative offices and associated teaching, student, and staff facilities. The development also includes removal of an existing cycle storage area and the provision of a new covered bike storage, all site development works hard and soft landscaping; plant; public lighting; signage; piped infrastructure and ducting; boundary treatments; SUDs; changes in level and all associated site development, clearance and excavation works above and below ground

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    13 Sept 2024

  2. Decision due

    7 Nov 2024

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    7 Nov 2024

  4. Grant issued

    16 Dec 2024

Application Details

Location
The Pheonix Sports and Restaurant Building , Maynooth University , Maynooth
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
0.38 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
13 September 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
7 November 2024
Grant Date
16 December 2024
Permission Expires
15 December 2029

Location

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