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Unit 7 Riverforest Shopping Centre , Riverforest Leixlip , Co. Kildare

REFUSED

Planning application 2660867

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

A two-storey extension and dormer roof extension to the rear of the existing unit. Extension of the existing ground floor retail unit (for pharmacy use), including internal alterations, new front entrance door, new windows, and a new access door to the rear. First floor extension, new door to front elevation and internal alterations to provide for 3 one-bedroom studio apartments. Attic level development comprising new stairs within the existing stair core to provide access to new one-bedroom studio apartments. New Rooflight to Front elevation roof and all associated site development works.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    28 Jul 2026

  2. Decision due

    21 Sept 2026

  3. Decision: REFUSED

    21 Sept 2026

Application Details

Location
Unit 7 Riverforest Shopping Centre , Riverforest Leixlip , Co. Kildare
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
0.017 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
28 July 2026
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
21 September 2026

Location

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