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Higginstown , Johnswell , Co.Kilkenny

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2660239

Kilkenny - Kilkenny County Council

Proposed Development

for the following: • Design changes to our existing dormer dwelling • Conversion of garage into habitable space • Connection of the garage to the dwelling • Relocation of Domestic Waste Water Treatment System • New domestic shed • New greenhouse and all associated works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    22 Apr 2026

  2. Decision due

    16 Jun 2026

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    16 Jun 2026

  4. Grant issued

    17 Jul 2026

Application Details

Location
Higginstown , Johnswell , Co.Kilkenny
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Site Area
1.087 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
22 April 2026
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
16 June 2026
Grant Date
17 July 2026
Permission Expires
16 July 2031

Location

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