Planning application · Kildare County Council

Alterations to existing garden centre retail spaces at Orchard Garden Centre, Dublin Road

Orchard Garden Centre, Dublin Road, Ballyoulster

2614 · KildareClosed

up to 2 storeys · Refused

Planning application 2614 to Kildare County Council: Alterations to existing garden centre retail spaces including retention of first floor retail areas 574m², new access and entrance, at Orchard Garden Centre, Dublin Road, Ballyoulster. Refused by the council on 25 March 2026.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged
  2. Council refused

Key facts

Reference
2614
Planning authority
Kildare County Council
Received
29 Jan 2026
Decided
25 Mar 2026
Status
Closed
Use
Mixed_use
Floor area (estimated)
2,393 m²
Read from the description, not stated on the register.

Proposed development

alterations to existing garden centre retail spaces including retention of first floor retail areas 574m², new access and entrance. Proposed new 2 storey extension to provide storage warehouse to the west of the site 903m². Extension to existing external canopy to the east for covered external retail 916m². Demolition of existing storage building and bungalow on site to allow for increased parking. Extension and alterations to existing café including single storey extensions external food to go/BBQ area and staff area. Converting and refurbishing existing listed bothy/hothouse for use as retail space. Protected structure ref: KD011-028. Proposed new signage and advertising totems to entrance. Associated engineering works and site works

Planning status

Permission was refused on 25 Mar 2026. The refusal stands; no appeal is recorded.

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