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The Paddocks , Knockaulin , Leixlip

REFUSED

Planning application 2461378

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

for amendments to previously approved Planning Permissions, Reg. Refs. 21655, & 221483. The development consists of 1no. additional storey to Apartment Block B, increasing its height from 4-storey to 5-storey. This will provide 5no. additional apartments, consisting of 2no. additional 1-bed units and 3no. additional 2-bed units. Also to include alterations to existing floor levels & heights, the relocation of previously approved Bike Store to location adjoining the existing Apartment Block Bin Store, 4no additional bike parking spaces and related alterations to paths & landscaping

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    19 Dec 2024

  2. Decision: REFUSED

    18 Feb 2025

  3. Decision due

    21 Feb 2025

  4. Appeal submitted

    18 Mar 2025

  5. Appeal decided: REFUSED

    19 Jun 2025

Application Details

Location
The Paddocks , Knockaulin , Leixlip
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
1.267 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
19 December 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
18 February 2025

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-322012-25
Decision
REFUSED
Submitted
18 March 2025
Decided
19 June 2025

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2660185CONDITIONAL24 Feb 2026

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21655CONDITIONAL13 May 2021

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