Boston, Straffan, Co. Kildare
Proposed development
For a) subdivision of existing site, b) erection of new boundary to part of site, c) upgrade of existing vehicular entrance to form double combined entrance, d) proposed single storey dwelling, e) treatment system & percolation area along with all associated site development and facilitating works
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Decision due
- 30 Jul 2025
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 120 m²
Timeline
Application received
5 Jun 2025
Decision due
30 Jul 2025
Decision: conditional
29 Jul 2025
Grant issued
9 Sept 2025
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Planning history within 750 m
for: a) decommissioning of existing septic tank system to dwelling and, b) installation of proposed new on-site wastewater treatment system & percolation area along with all associated site development and facilitating works
for: a) decommissioning of existing septic tank system to dwelling and, b) installation of proposed new on-site wastewater treatment system & percolation area along with all associated site development and facilitating works
for A) the retention of a residential entrance and internal road, serving adjacent serving an existing dwelling (Eirdcode W23 TV79) to serve existing and proposed dwellings. B) full planning permission for a new single storey detached dwelling with provision of a new wastewater treatment system and percolation area, C) alterations to existing entrance and all associated site works and services
for A) the retention of a residential entrance and internal road, serving adjacent serving an existing dwelling (Eirdcode W23 TV79) to serve existing and proposed dwellings. B) full planning permission for a new single storey detached dwelling with provision of a new wastewater treatment system and percolation area, C) alterations to existing entrance and all associated site works and services
the construction of a 54sqm single storey extension to the rear and side with a roofed patio area and 9sqm habitable accommodation in the new attic area, alterations to window/door openings, conversion of the existing attic to 42sqm habitable accommodation and construction of a 53sqm garage in the rear garden and all associated ancillary site development works to a 69sqm single storey semi-detached dwelling
use of the site as a therapeutic farm for the provision of a healthcare facility for up to 40 guests to operate as a step down mental health facility. The therapeutic farm will provide therapeutic services with the farm as an essential element of the overall programme of healing and recovery. The application proposes the demolition of an existing farm building on site and other structures. The new build elements will comprise: A new two storey communal building (c. 1,564 m²) centrally within the farm comprising of kitchen/dining, office, therapy, meeting, yoga and meditation and various other rooms. Erection of eight single storey residential buildings to the west of the communal building to provide accommodation for up to 40 guests. These will comprise 4 x 4 bedroom buildings and 4 x 6 bedroom buildings. Erection of a single storey reception building (c. 318 m²) to the west of the site, adjacent to the existing farm buildings, to provide reception and ancillary facilities associated with the proposed use. Erection of a single storey shop/café building (c. 327 m²) to provide a small scale shop and café which will be linked to the overall use of the site. The proposed buildings will be clad in vertical timber cladding at regular spacing; the roofs will be vertical timber cladding at regular spacing or dark grey/black zinc roofs. 41 car parking spaces are proposed for the therapeutic farm use and 20 car parking spaces are proposed for the shop/café. The remainder of the site will be used as agriculture, with which the therapeutic use will be intrinsically linked. This will include general planting and laying out of the farm and informal landscaping, including the provision of a lake for irrigation and ecology, internal farm tracks and roads, fencing and planting. On site wastewater treatment is proposed. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of