Closeburn , Woodstock North , Athy Co Kildare
N/APlanning application 2661075
Kildare - Kildare County Council
Proposed Development
Planning permission to construct an extension to dwelling house. Permission to demolish previous built extension to facilitate same works. Permission for necessary renovations to same house. Permission for the installation of a new wastewater treatment system and associated site works at Closeburn, Woodstock North , Athy, Co. Kildare. R14 T455
Application Timeline
Application received
29 Sept 2026
Decision due (upcoming)
23 Nov 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Closeburn , Woodstock North , Athy Co Kildare
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Site Area
- 0.43 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 29 September 2026
- Status
- NEW APPLICATION
- Decision
- N/A
- Decision Due
- 23 November 2026
Location
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