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Kilree , Sheastown , Co. Kilkenny

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560187

Kilkenny - Kilkenny County Council

Proposed Development

construction of 2 no. agricultural sheds consisting of cubicles, feeding area and underground slatted slurry storage tanks and construction of 2 no. silage pits and all associated site works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    8 Apr 2025

  2. Further information requested

    28 May 2025

  3. Further information received

    25 Jul 2025

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    17 Sept 2025

  5. Decision due

    18 Sept 2025

  6. Grant issued

    20 Oct 2025

Application Details

Location
Kilree , Sheastown , Co. Kilkenny
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Site Area
1.52 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
8 April 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
17 September 2025
Grant Date
20 October 2025
Permission Expires
19 October 2030

Location

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