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CBS Kilkenny New School , Dunningstown Road and Lousybush Lane (L-10075 local road) , Lousybush/Loughmacask Kilkenny City

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2460620

Kilkenny - Kilkenny County Council

Proposed Development

for development. The development will consist of an Artificial Grass Playing Surface with Surround Fencing, Floodlighting and Ball Stop Netting, together with all associated site development and ancillary works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    10 Dec 2024

  2. Further information requested

    11 Feb 2025

  3. Further information received

    20 Jun 2025

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    14 Jul 2025

  5. Decision due

    17 Jul 2025

  6. Grant issued

    15 Aug 2025

Application Details

Location
CBS Kilkenny New School , Dunningstown Road and Lousybush Lane (L-10075 local road) , Lousybush/Loughmacask Kilkenny City
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Site Area
1.62 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
10 December 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
14 July 2025
Grant Date
15 August 2025
Permission Expires
11 January 2027

Location

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