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Woodfield Farm, Killakee Road, Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin, D16 C2C8

Refuse Permission for Retention

Planning application SD26A/0036W

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

A lean-to agricultural building (35sq.m.) including sanitary and washing facilities attached to the side of an existing agricultural building, a septic tank and percolation area.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    13 Feb 2026

  2. Decision due

    9 Apr 2026

  3. Decision: Refuse Permission for Retention

    9 Apr 2026

  4. Appeal submitted

    29 Apr 2026

Application Details

Location
Woodfield Farm, Killakee Road, Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin, D16 C2C8
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Retention
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Eircode
D16 C2C8
Site Area
3700 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
13 February 2026
Status
Appeal Report Sent to ABP
Decision
Refuse Permission for Retention
Decision Date
9 April 2026

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
PL-501264-SD-26
Submitted
29 April 2026

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