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Rathnasmolagh , Bigwood , Co. Kilkenny

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2643

Kilkenny - Kilkenny County Council

Proposed Development

to form new vehicular site entrance with splayed entrance walls and piers and construct single storey dwelling house with wastewater treatment system and percolation bed. Install domestic water suppkly borewell with all associated site works to

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    8 May 2026

  2. Decision due

    2 Jul 2026

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    2 Jul 2026

  4. Grant issued

    5 Aug 2026

Application Details

Location
Rathnasmolagh , Bigwood , Co. Kilkenny
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Floor Area
153 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
8 May 2026
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
2 July 2026
Grant Date
5 August 2026
Permission Expires
4 August 2031

Location

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