Madigan's Lane , Firhouse , County Kilkenny

Jul 11 2025

Application Received

Sep 04 2025

Further Info. Requested

Mar 11 2026

Further Info. Received

Submitted: 11 / 07 / 2025
Kilkenny County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
FURTHER INFORMATION
Council Decision:
N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

for development at this site. The development will consist of the erection of a two-storey dwelling house, garage, septic tank, percolation area, and all associated works

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