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2560563

CONDITIONAL

Kilkenny - Kilkenny County Council

Proposed Development

for the construction of a raised dormer style roof including front facing and gable windows to our existing single storey dwelling house. Retention is also sought for the removal of mature roadside hedge and installation of a timber post & rail fence, existing services and road entrance remain in the same location

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    1 Sept 2025

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    23 Oct 2025

  3. Decision due

    26 Oct 2025

  4. Grant issued

    25 Nov 2025

Application Details

Location
Castletown , Crosspatrick , Co. Kilkenny
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Site Area
0.44 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
1 September 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
23 October 2025
Grant Date
25 November 2025
Permission Expires
24 November 2030

Location

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