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Taghadoe , Maynooth , Co. Kildare

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 21579

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

  1. (a)
    Retention permission for change of use of existing farm building to office use with canteen and WC.
  2. (b)
    Planning permission for new recessed vehicular entrance. Existing entrance to be closed up.
  3. (c)
    Planning permission for new 630sqm shed for agricultural use.
  4. (d)
    Planning permission for new proprietary wastewater treatment system and sand filter percolation area.
  5. (e)
    Planning permission for new surface water management works. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of submission of a Natura Impact Statement
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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    28 Apr 2021

  2. Further information requested

    21 Jun 2021

  3. Further information received

    7 Apr 2022

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    3 May 2022

  5. Decision due

    4 May 2022

  6. Grant issued

    21 Jun 2022

Application Details

Location
Taghadoe , Maynooth , Co. Kildare.
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
1.434 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
28 April 2021
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
3 May 2022
Grant Date
21 June 2022
Permission Expires
20 June 2027

Location

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