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Ballyburn Upper , Castledermot , County Kildare

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Planning application 2661183

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

the following:

  1. A)
    Building A: Demolition of the existing western lean-to and construction of new larger lean-to for commercial use. Change of use of existing agricultural floor area to commercial use for the storage and distribution of fencing materials, agricultural supplies and associated products including all associated site works and services.
  2. B)
    Building B: Permission is sought for a change of use from agricultural to commercial use for the storage and distribution of fencing materials, agricultural supplies and associated products including all associated site works and services
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Application Details

Location
Ballyburn Upper , Castledermot , County Kildare
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
0.371 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
28 October 2026
Status
INCOMPLETED APPLICATION
Decision
N/A

Location

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