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Closeburn , Woodstock North , Athy Co Kildare

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Planning 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

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    29 Sept 2026

  2. 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

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