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Finlays Garage , Moore Abbey Demense , Monasterevan

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560049

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

for new commercial vehicle testing centre with associated signage, new site boundary wall, new entrance, and all associated site works. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of: The proposal includes additional change of use of existing buildings to (1) workshop ancillary to test center (2) cafe and (3) 3 no. shop units

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    24 Jan 2025

  2. Further information requested

    19 Mar 2025

  3. Further information received

    7 Aug 2025

  4. Decision due

    3 Sept 2025

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    3 Sept 2025

  6. Grant issued

    15 Oct 2025

Application Details

Location
Finlays Garage , Moore Abbey Demense , Monasterevan
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
0.465 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
24 January 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
3 September 2025
Grant Date
15 October 2025
Permission Expires
14 October 2030

Location

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