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Friarstown stables , Friarstown , Kildare

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560310

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

for an equine bloodstock breeding facility consisting of: A) Demolishing existing equine stables, single storey staff accommodation and outbuildings on site, B) Construction of 2 new equine barns that will provide for 24 stable units in each, C) Construction of a single storey building that will facilitate staff canteen, offices, viewing area, toilet facilities and associated car parking areas, D) Construction of staff accommodation in the form of 2 no. single storey detached units connected with a shared covered terrace with associated car parking areas, E) Construction of a farm managers house in the form of a part 2 storey, part single storey dwelling with an integrated double garage, F) Construction of 2 no. single storey isolation stable blocks, G) Construction of a fillies barn, H) Construction of a horse walker and horse lunging ring, I) Construction of a machinery shed and an agricultural shed for hay storage with ancillary manure pit, J) Construction of a horse loading bay and wash bay area, K) Installation of waste water treatment systems to cater for all residential and equine buildings, including the installation of underground tanks, L) Upgrade to existing vehicular entrance, M) Installation of a new well , N) Construction of internal access roads, additional car parking (including EV spaces), landscaping, boundary treatments, lighting and all ancillary site works. A Natura impact statement will be submitted to the planning authority.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    26 Mar 2025

  2. Further information requested

    19 May 2025

  3. Further information received

    8 Aug 2025

  4. Decision due

    10 Nov 2025

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    10 Nov 2025

  6. Grant issued

    11 Dec 2025

Application Details

Location
Friarstown stables , Friarstown , Kildare
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
45 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
26 March 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
10 November 2025
Grant Date
11 December 2025
Permission Expires
10 December 2030

Location

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