Straffan Road, Alasty, Co. Kildare
Proposed development
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
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Decision due
- 25 Aug 2026
Timeline
Application received
14 Nov 2025
Council asked for further information
16 Jan 2026
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
14 Jul 2026
Decision due
25 Aug 2026
Decision: refused
24 Aug 2026
Appeal lodged (PL-502140-KE-26)
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Planning history within 750 m
a New dwelling and detached garage, Existing Agricultural entrance to become shared entrance for new dwelling, Wastewater Treatment system with Percolation area, Well, Landscaping & all associated site works
a New dwelling and detached garage, Existing Agricultural entrance to become shared entrance for new dwelling, Wastewater Treatment system with Percolation area, Well, Landscaping & all associated site works.
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