Change of use, development and retention works at Straffan Road, Alasty
Straffan Road, Alasty, Co. Kildare
0.51 ha · Refused
Planning application 2561294 to Kildare County Council: Change of use, development and retention works for the purposes of the provision of holiday lets/guesthouse, at Straffan Road, Alasty. Refused by the council on 24 August 2026.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Further information requested
- Further information received
- Council refused
Key facts
Homes and mix
- 7 car parking spaces
Read from the description, not stated on the register. Shown only where the parts add up to the total.
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
Planning status
Permission was refused on 24 Aug 2026. The refusal stands; no appeal is recorded.
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