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2561150

CONDITIONAL

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

for 1. The change of use of existing first floor offices over existing public bar to proposed new bedroom accommodation, linked to a proposed new single storey bedroom accommodation block constructed over the existing external first floor seating and smoking area to the rear of first floor offices. 2. The alterations will include the construction of bedroom accommodation over existing first floor area, with 3 no. bedrooms to existing first floor office area, and 6 no. bedrooms to proposed new first floor construction. 3. Alterations/reconfiguration of existing first floor offices. 4. On-street access to bedrooms via existing front elevation and internal access via Silken Thomas first floor. 5. Plaque advertising signage to street entrance, and all associated internal and external alterations to accommodate the proposed development

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    10 Oct 2025

  2. Further information requested

    3 Dec 2025

  3. Further information received

    2 Mar 2026

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    26 Mar 2026

  5. Decision due

    29 Mar 2026

  6. Grant issued

    30 Apr 2026

Application Details

Location
Silken Thomas , Market Square , Kildare Town
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
0.16 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
10 October 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
26 March 2026
Grant Date
30 April 2026
Permission Expires
29 April 2031

Location

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