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Knocknacree Cross Roads , Castledermot , Co. Kildare

Dec 23 2024

Application Received

Feb 25 2025

Further Info. Requested

Oct 02 2025

Further Info. Received

Oct 29 2025

Decision Due

Oct 29 2025

Decision

Dec 08 2025

Granted

Dec 07 2030

Expiry (if required)
  • Submitted: 23 / 12 / 2024
  • Application Type:
    RETENTION
  • Application Status:
    APPLICATION FINALISED
  • Council Decision:
    CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

Retention Permission for; a) changes to layout of a portion of storage yard permitted by planning references 19/948, 22/1158 and 23/60313 b) relocation of wastewater treatment system and polishing filter previously permitted by planning reference 22/1158. c) new petrol / oil interceptors and associated silt traps d) attenuation/infiltration pond, e) new boundary treatments, and Permission for; f) extension to existing machinery repairs workshop, g) change of use of agricultural lands to new storage yard, h) new retaining walls i) new access ramp j) new wash bay area k) new wash bay storage shed l) new storage bays and associated concrete apron m) all other associated site development works

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