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Orchard Garden Centre , Dublin Road , Ballyoulster

REFUSED

Planning application 2614

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

alterations to existing garden centre retail spaces including retention of first floor retail areas 574m², new access and entrance. Proposed new 2 storey extension to provide storage warehouse to the west of the site 903m². Extension to existing external canopy to the east for covered external retail 916m². Demolition of existing storage building and bungalow on site to allow for increased parking. Extension and alterations to existing café including single storey extensions external food to go/BBQ area and staff area. Converting and refurbishing existing listed bothy/hothouse for use as retail space. Protected structure ref: KD011-028. Proposed new signage and advertising totems to entrance. Associated engineering works and site works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    29 Jan 2026

  2. Decision due

    25 Mar 2026

  3. Decision: REFUSED

    25 Mar 2026

Application Details

Location
Orchard Garden Centre , Dublin Road , Ballyoulster
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
EXTENSION OF DURATION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
29 January 2026
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
25 March 2026

Location

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