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Planning decided: for change of use, development and retention works for the purposes of the provision of ho…

A planning application filed with Kildare County Council for Straffan Road , Alasty , Co. Kildare.

What's proposed

for change of use, development and retention works for the purposes of the provision of holiday lets/guesthouse. The development will consist of: Retention of road widening works at the site entrance along the Straffan Road (L-2007). Reinstatement of blockwork piers and entrance gates with specialist fabricator to extend gate length to fit c.4.8m wide opening. Change of use of redundant farm steadings/dwelling buildings from agricultural/residential use to guesthouse. Renovation/restoration of redundant farm buildings including reroofing. Extension/amalgamation of 2 no. buildings (c.176 sq. m - extension area). Demolition of 5 no. external stores/out houses (c.309 sq. m total). Provision of 4 no. outdoor patio spaces. Roof Mounted PV panels (c.31 sq. m). Removal of existing septic tank and installation of a new wastewater treatment system, foul drainage and percolation filter, stormwater and SuDS drainage systems. Road/path paving, bike storage and 7 no. car parking spaces, landscaping, site lighting and all associated ancillary works. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of: • Revision to the application site boundary, with changes to the red line boundary from that originally submitted. • Alterations to the vehicular entrance, including the widening of the site entrance • Associated works, including landscaping. • Updated drawings, plans and supporting documentation

Details

Reference
2561294
Site address
Straffan Road , Alasty , Co. Kildare
Status
Decision code: REFUSED
Date received
November 14, 2025
Decision due
August 25, 2026
Date decided
August 24, 2026
Authority
Kildare County Council
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Source: Kildare County Council planning portal. Full file, drawings, observations and decision documents are on the council's own ePlan site — view application 2561294 on the council portal →.