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2661211Open · 24 days leftpermission

Ballyburn Upper, Castledermot, County Kildare

Open for objections. Estimated last day Mon 7 Dec 2026 (24 days left). Submissions must reach Kildare County Council by then; confirm the exact date with the council.

Proposed development

For the demolition of the existing western lean-to and construction of new larger lean-to for commercial use. Change of use of existing agricultural floor area to commercial use for the storage and distribution of fencing materials, agricultural supplies and associated products including all associated site works and services. Permission is sought for a change of use from agricultural to commercial use for the storage and distribution of fencing materials, agricultural supplies and associated products including all associated site works and services.

Applicant
Not published
Authority
Kildare County Council
Decision due
6 Jan 2027
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Timeline

  1. Application received

    3 Nov 2026

  2. Last day for public submissions (est.)

    Mon 7 Dec 2026

  3. Decision due

    6 Jan 2027

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Planning history within 750 m

2661199Awaiting decision

for Building A: Demolition of the existing western lean-to and construction of new larger lean-to for commercial use. Change of use of existing agricultural floor area to commercial use for the storage and distribution of fencing materials, agricultural supplies and associated products including all associated site works and services. Building B: Permission is sought for a change of use from agricultural to commercial use for the storage and distribution of fencing materials, agricultural supplies and associated products including all associated site works and services.

Ballyburn Upper, Castledermot, County Kildare Kildare County Council Received 30 Oct 2026
2661183Awaiting decision

the following: A) Building A: Demolition of the existing western lean-to and construction of new larger lean-to for commercial use. Change of use of existing agricultural floor area to commercial use for the storage and distribution of fencing materials, agricultural supplies and associated products including all associated site works and services. B) Building B: Permission is sought for a change of use from agricultural to commercial use for the storage and distribution of fencing materials, agricultural supplies and associated products including all associated site works and services

Ballyburn Upper, Castledermot, County Kildare Kildare County Council Received 28 Oct 2026
2560576Granted

for the demolition of existing single storey rear extension to allow for the construction of a single storey rear extension to an existing single storey semi-detached cottage, new windows on existing side and rear façade of existing house and all associated site works. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of: The proposed development now includes permission for the removal of the existing septic tank system with permission to install a new secondary effluent treatment system and all associated site works

573 Prumplestown, Castledermot, Co Kildare Kildare County Council Received 29 May 2025
2461358Under appeal

for the continuance of use of existing site infrastructure, including all processing equipment and the extension of the extraction area at Ballyburn Pit (currently permitted under planning reference 05/2091 and ABP PL09.220222) which is located within the Townlands of Ballyburn Upper, Gorteenvacan, Knockbane, Castledermot, Co. Kildare. The proposal includes for the extension of the extraction area into agricultural lands to the south with known quality reserves of sand and gravel. The extension will cover an area of 28.3 hectares (ha), with the overall application area covering 37.8 ha, the balance comprising continuance of use and restoration. The Proposed Development will seek to extract sand and gravel reserves (circa 3,000,000 tonnes over the lifetime) to a final pit floor of 71m OD, ensuring a finished pit floor above the winter water table. The Proposed Development seeks the continuance of use of existing established pit infrastructure (including processing plant, machinery, entrance, office/welfare facilities, carpark, wheel wash, weighbridge, haul routes and other ancillary infrastructure). The Proposed Development also includes provisions for the restoration of the Site, which will include the importation of circa 1,125,000 tonnes of clean uncontaminated soil and stone by-product materials to compliment overburden originating from within the Site. A planning permission of 15 years is being sought for the completion of the Proposed Development. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. Revised by Significant further information which consists of of a reduction of estimated extraction tonnages of sand and gravel reserves to circa 2,664,392 tonnes and reduced importation for restoration to circa 975,259 tonnes of clean uncontaminated soil and stone by-product materials due to extraction area revisions, archaeological information resulting from geophysical surveys/archaeological testing and a revised restoration plan has been presented in the form of an updated NIS, addendums to the EIAR and Revised Plans

Ballyburn Pit, Ballyburn Upper Gorteenvacan Knockbane, Castledermot Kildare County Council Received 17 Dec 2024
2461214Awaiting decision

for the continuance of use of existing site infrastructure, including all processing equipment and the extension of the extraction area at Ballyburn Pit (currently permitted under planning reference 05/2091 and ABP PL09.220222) which is located within the Townlands of Ballyburn Upper, Gorteenvacan, Knockbane, Castledermot, Co. Kildare. The proposal includes for the extension of the extraction area into agricultural lands to the south with known quality reserves of sand and gravel. The extension will cover an area of 28.3 hectares (ha), with the overall application area covering 37.8 ha, the balance comprising continuance of use and restoration. The Proposed Development will seek to extract sand and gravel reserves (circa 3,000,000 tonnes over the lifetime) to a final pit floor of 71m OD, ensuring a finished pit floor above the winter water table. The Proposed Development seeks the continuance of use of existing established pit infrastructure (including processing plant, machinery, entrance, office/welfare facilities, carpark, wheel wash, weighbridge, haul routes and other ancillary infrastructure). The Proposed Development also includes provisions for the restoration of the Site, which will include the importation of circa 1,125,000 tonnes of clean uncontaminated soil and stone by-product materials to compliment overburden originating from within the Site. A planning permission of 15 years is being sought for the completion of the Proposed Development. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.

Ballyburn Pit, Ballyburn Upper Gorteenvacan Knockbane, Castledermot Kildare County Council Received 18 Nov 2024
2460511Refused

for the construction of a single storey rear extension to an existing single storey semi-detached cottage and all associated site works

573 Prumplestown, Castledermot, Co. Kildare Kildare County Council Received 5 Jun 2024