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Blackparks , Athy , Co. Kildare

REFUSED

Planning application 2560337

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

for minor amendments to the permitted Large Scale Residential Development KCC Reg. Ref. 23/656 and ABP-318365-23 (currently under construction) for reconstruction of the northern boundary wall between the subject site and Tonlegee Lawns, resulting in the omission of the pedestrian/cycle links as required by condition 3 of the ABP-318365-23 grant of permission. All associated works and landscaping treatments. The remainder of the development will remain as permitted under KCC Reg. Reg. 23/656 and ABP-318365-23

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    2 Apr 2025

  2. Decision due

    27 May 2025

  3. Decision: REFUSED

    27 May 2025

  4. Appeal submitted

    20 Jun 2025

  5. Appeal decided: REFUSED

    9 Sept 2025

Application Details

Location
Blackparks , Athy , Co. Kildare
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
0.015 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
2 April 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
27 May 2025
Permission Expires
8 September 2030

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-322832-25
Decision
REFUSED
Submitted
20 June 2025
Decided
9 September 2025

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