Thomastown, Enfield, Co. Kildare
Proposed development
For (A) construction of a dormer type house,(B) garage for domestic use, (C) bored well, (D) installation of a proprietary wastewater treatment system and percolation area, (E) upgrade of existing agricultural entrance to a double recessed vehicular entrance and all associated site works
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Decision due
- 8 May 2025
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 114.94 m²
Timeline
Application received
14 Mar 2025
Decision due
8 May 2025
Decision: refused
7 May 2025
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Planning history within 750 m
for to construct a new extension at the side of our existing dwelling to include a family room and to join and convert the garage to the extension to include two bedrooms and a bathroom with all ancillary site works
for the (A) erection of a one and a half storey type house, (B) garage / fuel store for domestic use, (C) installation of a proprietary wastewater treatment system and percolation area, (D) upgrade of existing agricultural entrance to a recessed vehicular entrance and all associated site works
the importation of material to in-fill and re-contour the subject site at Thomastown, Johnstownbridge, Co. Kildare. Once the importation is complete the applicant will seed the land in line with Teagasc guidelines and return it to agricultural use. The Operational Phase will see the site being used as agricultural pastureland. The applicant proposes, subject to planning, to import clean greenfield soil and stone to remediate approximately 3.689ha of the total site. The 3.689ha is divided into two distinct areas - Area 1 is 2.718ha and Area 2 is 0.971ha. A fill plan has been drawn up for the importation of ca. 103,455 tonnes of soil to fill Area 1, and ca. 25,005 tonnes to fill Area 2, equating to a total of ca. 128,460 tonnes of soil and subsoil. Permission is being sought for a 5-year period (ca. 25,692 tonnes per annum) and will be subject to a waste facility permit. The application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR)
for the importation of matrerial to in-fill and re-contour the subject site at Thomastown, Johnstownbridge, Co Kildare. Once the importation is complete the applicant will seed the land in line with Teagasc guidelines and return it to agricultural use. The Operational Phase will see the Site being used as agricultural pastureland. The applicant proposes, subject to planning, to import clean greenfield soil and stone to remediate approximately 3.689ha of the total site. The 3.689ha is divided into two distinct areas - Area 1 is 2.718ha and Area 2 is 0.971ha. A fill plan has been drawn up for the importation of ca. 103,455 tonnes of soil to fill Area 1, and ca. 25,005 toones to fill Area 2, equating to a toal ca. 128,460 tonnes of soil and subsoil. Permission is being sought for a 5-year (cia. 25,692 tonnes per annum) and will be subject to a waste facility permit. This application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR).
importation of clean topsoil and subsoil into the subject site of 4.29 hectares at Kilmurry, Johnstown Bridge, Co. Kildare, in order that the site can be rendered suitable for agriculture. It is proposed to improve approximately 3.79 ha of the site and it is estimated that this will require approximately 62457 cubic metres of greenfield, inert soil and stone. The applicant also proposes to install a temporary site office and canteen, wheelwash, portaloo and carry out all ancillary site works. The application relates to an activity requiring a Waste Facility Permit from Kildare County Council. Revised by significant further information consisting of; an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been submitted
amendments to development previously approved under Planning Register Reference 16/660 for a storey and a half / dormer type dwelling to include the following; revised location of proposed dwelling on family landholding from the approved set back distance of 211m to a reduced set back distance of 30.4m measured from the public road, reduction in floor area from 337.6sqm to 267.9sqm, omission of single storey utility room to side, minor elevational amendments, and all associate site works (note that the location of the "aquamax" waste water treatment system and sand polishing filter will remain as approved under Planning Register Reference 16/660)