The Heights , Walkers Gate , Kildare Town — planning application KILDARE 2460300

What’s proposed

will consist of; (i) Minor alterations to existing creche building including reconfiguration of rooms and layouts (ii) and all associated works

Reference: 2460300
Local authority: Kildare County Council
Status: Granted with conditions · register status “APPLICATION FINALISED”
Received: 8 Apr 2024
Observations close: 13 May 2024 (closed 872 days ago)
Decision due: 2 Jun 2024 · decided 28 May 2024
Decision: Conditional on 28 May 2024
Proposed development: will consist of; (i) Minor alterations to existing creche building including reconfiguration of rooms and layouts (ii) and all associated works
As published by the register.
Site area: 866 m² from the mapped boundary, not the council's figure
Applicant: Not published — the national feed carries no applicant name council register

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