Whitechurch, Straffan, Co. Kildare
Proposed development
For A) A detached single story shed (Marked ‘Shed A’) with an area of 51sqm containing dry goods store (horse riding equipment) B) A detached single story shed (Marked ‘Shed B’) with an area of 51sqm containing dry goods store (hay) C) An internal driveway formed through the compaction of soil and stone D) Retention of a new vehicle access E) Retention of a farm gate with flanking timber fencing F) all of the above to be used on this land for equine purposes by the applicant
- Applicant
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- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Decision due
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Timeline
Application received
10 Aug 2025
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Planning history within 750 m
for 1) Retention of a detached single story shed (Marked ‘Shed A’) with an area of 51sqm containing dry goods store (horse riding equipment). 2) Retention of a detached single story shed (Marked ‘Shed B’) with an area of 51sqm containing dry goods store (straw), 3) Retention of an internal driveway formed through the compaction of soil and stone, 4) Retention of a new vehicle access, 5) Retention of a farm gate with flanking timber fencing, 6) all of the above to be used on this land for equine purposes by the applicant. It should be noted that the development will take place within the curtilage of a protected structure RPS no B14-09 "Ruined Castle and Church and Baptismal Font". Revised by Significant further information which consists of: 1. Land Use; a revised site layout drawing indicates that the 0.66-hectare site on which permission was granted for a house and associated facilities under planning application registration no. 21311, comfortably accommodates both this private residential development and proposed equine development. The submitted drawing also details a proposed landscaping plan. 2. Occupation of Shed A; Shed A is to be used as a dry goods agricultural store only. To address the further information request, the Council is welcome to inspect Shed A to confirm that no unauthorized activities are taking place. 3. Use of Shed B; Shed B is proposed to be used as a dry goods agricultural store (straw). 4. Site Access; it is now intended for the entrance and driveway which serves the two farm buildings which are the subject of this present submission to also be used to access the house which was permitted on this overall landholding under planning application registration number 21311. 5. Neighbour’s Submission; the neighbour's submission has been addressed. 6. Archaeological Issues; an augmented archaeological submission has been issued to address the queries raised in relation to archaeological issues
for A) A detached single story shed (Marked ‘Shed A’) with an area of 51sqm containing dry goods store (horse riding equipment) B) A detached single story shed (Marked ‘Shed B’) with an area of 51sqm containing dry goods store (straw) C) An internal driveway formed through the compaction of soil and stone D) Retention of a new vehicle access E) Retention of a farm gate with flanking timber fencing F) all of the above to be used on this land for equine purposes by the applicant. It should be noted that the development will take place within the curtilage of a protected structure RPS no B14 09 "Ruined Castle and Church and Baptismal Font"
for A) A detached single story shed (Marked ‘Shed A’) with an area of 51sqm containing dry goods store (horse riding equipment) B) A detached single story shed (Marked ‘Shed B’) with an area of 51sqm containing dry goods store (straw) C) An internal driveway formed through the compaction of soil and stone D) Retention of a new vehicle access E) Retention of a farm gate with flanking timber fencing F)all of the above to be used on this land for equine purposes by the applicant
constructing a detached domestic garage to the side of a dwelling which is currently under construction as approved in planning file ref. no. 22/773, and all associated ancillary site-works
sensitively restoring an existing derelict vernacular cottage, constructing a single storey extension to the side and rear, new recessed vehicular entrance, effluent treatment system, and all associated ancillary site works
the erection of a dwelling, the installation of an O'Reilly/Oakstown Secondary Wastewater Treatment System, the use of an existing vehicular entrance and driveway which already serves the Madigan family home to access the new house (along with the provision of a connection between this driveway and the site of the new building) and all Associated/Ancillary Site Works including landscaping and the provision of services. The proposed development would conflict with a sterilization agreement which was entered into pursuant to condition 16 of planning permission ref. no. 00/126 (which required that the site, along with adjacent land, be sterilized from future residential development). The present application seeks to vary this stipulation so as to allow the proposed development to proceed. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of 1. a revised description of the development which now reads as follows: The erection of a dwelling, The installation of an O'Reilly/Oakstown Secondary Wastewater Treatment System, the use of an existing vehicular entrance and driveway which already serves the Madigan family home access the new house (along with the provision of a connection between this driveway and the site of the new building) and all associated/ancillary site works including landscaping and the provision of services. The proposed development would conflict with a sterilisation agreement which was entered into pursuant to condition 16 of the planning permission Ref. No.00/13 (which required that the site, along with adjacent land, be sterilised from future residential development and the present application seeks to amend condition 16 of permission Ref. No. 00/126 so as to allow the proposed development to proceed; 2. The submission of personal documents which show the applicant's residency in this area over a period of greater than 12 years; 3. The submision of a landscaping plan and 4. The re-opening of a trial hole (percolation test) so that it can be inspected by the Planning Authority. All