Rathrush , Rathrush , Co. Carlow

Sep 24 2025

Application Received

Nov 07 2025

Decision

Nov 18 2025

Decision Due

Dec 10 2025

Granted

Apr 29 2026

Commencement Notice

May 18 2026

Commencement Started

Dec 09 2030

Expiry (if required)

Submitted: 24 / 09 / 2025
Carlow County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

demolition of existing front porch, rear extensions and garage/storage sheds to side of existing house, Construction of extension to side of existing house with new front porch and all associated site works

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
1.4km	26/03/2026	N/A	Kilknock , Ballon , Co. Carlow	the construction of a new post production building to facilitate the completions of precast concrete products under cover, and associated site works	Details...
1.3km	16/02/2026	CONDITIONAL	Bendinstown , Ballon , Co. Carlow	an agricultural entrance & all associated works for access to existing farmyard	Details...
3km	10/11/2025	CONDITIONAL	Kellistown , Tinryland , Carlow	the construction of shed / store used for domestic purposes and storing of vintage vehicles, and all associated site works	Details...
2.7km	03/11/2025	CONDITIONAL	Roscat , Tullow , Co. Carlow	the erection of a dwelling house, garage/store, installation of a treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works	Details...
2.9km	28/08/2025	CONDITIONAL	Cunaberry , Ballon , Co. Carlow	the construction of a single storey dwelling, domestic garage, connection to services, septic tank & percolation area, new entrance and all associated site works	Details...
1.9km	31/07/2025	CONDITIONAL	Bendinstown , (townland) , Co Carlow	a 5-year permission for temporary development at Bendinstown (townland) in County Carlow. The development will consist of the installation of 3 no. single storey porta cabin units for use as office (2 no.) and storage space (1 no.), 6 no. car parking spaces and all associated site development works. The proposed development will serve the Garreenleen Solar Farm Development (as permitted under Carlow County Council Reference 20/143 / An Bord Pleanála Reference ABP-307891-20). The proposed operational development will be accessed via the L7112 local road via the entrance permitted under An Bord Pleanála Reference ABP-313139-22	Details...
2.5km	02/07/2025	CONDITIONAL	Ballycurragh Stud , Ballycurragh , Rathoe Tullow	to construct a two-storey dwelling, appropriate waste water treatment system and associated percolation area, new entrance off existing laneway, bored well, 6 no. stables with associated tack and feeding room, hard standing area and all ancillary site works and landscaping	Details...
2km	09/06/2025	REFUSED	Within the townlands of Gilbertstown and Bendinstown , Co. Carlow , Ireland	a 10 year permission for a Battery Energy Storage system. The proposed development will comprise of the following; A Battery Energy Storage System with associated infrastructure including a new internal access road, approximately 50 metres in length to the permitted Garreenleen Solar Farm (Planning Ref. 22163); An approximately 90 metre 33kV double circuit underground cable grid connection to the permitted Bendinstown 110kV Substation (Planning Ref. ABP–313139), to be installed in an excavated trench including underground ducting; Modular office and welfare buildings; Six steel storage containers and all associated site development and reinstatement works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and is included with this planning application.	Details...
1.3km	10/03/2025	CONDITIONAL	Kilknock , Ballon , Co. Carlow	for change of use from agricultural use to industrial use for the storage of concrete products prior to dispatch off site, and associated site works	Details...
1.1km	09/03/2025	REFUSED	Rathoe , Co. Carlow	Extension of duration for PL20/161 Construction of a two-storey dwelling, appropriate wastewater treatment system and percolation area, bored well, new entrance with splayed wing walls, single storey domestic garage and all ancillary site works and landscaping	Details...
2km	17/10/2024	CONDITIONAL	Ballyveal , Ballon , Co. Carlow	alterations and additions to an existing single storey dwelling house, namely erection of a single storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling, removal of existing lean-to extension to side of dwelling and removal of garage at rear of existing dwelling, internal alterations, and all associated ancillary site works	Details...
430m	17/09/2024	REFUSED	Rathrush Emlicon and Bendinstown , Ballon , Co. Carlow	for a ten-year planning permission for a renewable energy development comprising the construction of a c. 63MW solar farm of 118.9ha and associated works in the Townlands of Rathrush, Emlicon and Bendinstown, Co Carlow. The proposed development will consist of: • A c. 63MW solar farm comprising ground mounted solar photovoltaic panels. • 15 No. Invertor Combiner Kiosk /Transformers and hardstands. • 1 No. Ring Main Unit. • 2 No. spare parts storage containers. • Provision of site access tracks and upgrading of existing tracks. • Underground cabling within the solar farm site, in private lands and under the L7111, L7114, L7115 local roads to connect the solar farm field parcels, and to connect the solar farm to the permitted Garreenleen Substation. • 3 No. temporary construction compounds. • Demolition of derelict agricultural building and disused silage storage structure. • Upgrading and widening works at Site entrances. • All ancillary development including such as an up to 2.4m high stock proof fence, CCTV and drainage infrastructure. This application is seeking a ten-year permission and a 35-year operational period from the date of overall commissioning of the solar farm. This application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS)	Details...
430m	11/09/2024	N/A	Rathrush Emlicon and Bendinstown , Ballon , Co. Carlow	for a ten-year planning permission for a renewable energy development comprising the construction of a c. 63MW solar farm of 118.9ha and associated works in the Townlands of Rathrush, Emlicon and Bendinstown, Co Carlow. The proposed development will consist of: • A c. 63MW solar farm comprising ground mounted solar photovoltaic panels. • 15 No. Invertor Combiner Kiosk /Transformers and hardstands. • 1 No. Ring Main Unit. • 2 No. spare parts storage containers. • Provision of site access tracks and upgrading of existing tracks. • Underground cabling within the solar farm site, in private lands and under the L7111, L7114, L7115 local roads to connect the solar farm field parcels, and to connect the solar farm to the permitted Garreenleen Substation. • 3 No. temporary construction compounds. • Demolition of derelict agricultural building and disused silage storage structure. • Upgrading and widening works at Site entrances. • All ancillary development including such as an up to 2.4m high stock proof fence, CCTV and drainage infrastructure. This application is seeking a ten-year permission and a 35-year operational period from the date of overall commissioning of the solar farm.	Details...
2km	02/09/2024	N/A	Ballyveal , Ballon , Co. Carlow	alteration and additions to an existing single storey dwelling house, namely erection of a single storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling, removal of existing lean-to extension to side of dwelling and removal of garage at rear of existing dwelling, internal alterations, and all associated ancillary site works	Details...
2km	06/08/2024	N/A	Ballyveal , Ballon , Co. Carlow	alterations and additions to an existing single storey dwelling house, namely erection of a single store extension to the rear of existing dwelling, removal of existing lean-to extension to the side of dwelling and removal of garage at rear of existing dwelling, internal alterations, and all ancillary site works	Details...
920m	26/07/2024	CONDITIONAL	Rathrush , Ballon , Co. Carlow	to 1) reinstate & refurbish existing traditional cottage / dwelling with altered floor plan and minor changes to external facades 2) extend the main cottage / dwelling pitched roof over the existing garage on the side elevation & convert garage to living accommodation and 3) install new on site effluent disposal system and all associated site works	Details...
1.9km	01/07/2024	N/A	Kilknock , Ballon , Co Carlow	a Domestic Shed and associated site works	Details...
2.6km	20/06/2024	CONDITIONAL	Avondale , Cunaberry , Ballon	retention permission for the construction of a single storey extension to the North elevation of existing dwelling connecting to domestic garage, the Change of use of the afore mentioned domestic garage to use as a habitable part of dwelling, Alterations to elevations, the construction of a roofed decking area to the rear elevation, the construction a domestic shed and all associated site works	Details...
2.6km	22/12/2023	REFUSED	Avondale , Cunaberry , Ballon	the construction of a single storey extension to the North elevation of my existing dwelling connecting to my domestic garage, the Change of use of the afore mentioned domestic garage to use as a habitable part of my dwelling, Alterations to elevations, the construction of a roofed decking area to the rear elevation, the construction a domestic shed and all associated site works	Details...

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Commencement Information:

Notice Submitted: 29 / 04 / 2026
Start Date: 18 / 05 / 2026
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