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  Former Portree Stables , Boston , Straffan

Sep 10 2021

Application Received

Nov 01 2021

Further Info. Requested

Mar 03 2022

Further Info. Received

Mar 30 2022

Decision

Mar 30 2022

Decision Due

Apr 22 2022

Appeal Submitted

Feb 21 2024

Appeal Decision

Feb 21 2024

Granted

Feb 20 2029

Expiry (if required)
  • Submitted to Kildare County Council, 10 / 09 / 2021
  • Application Type: PERMISSION
  • Current Status: APPLICATION FINALISED
  • Decision Text: CONDITIONAL
  • Decision Summary: Granted
Decision Appealed:
  • Appeal Submitted: 22 / 04 / 2022
  • Appeal Decision: CONDITIONAL (21 / 02 / 2024)
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Development:
use of the site as a therapeutic farm for the provision of a healthcare facility for up to 40 guests to operate as a step down mental health facility. The therapeutic farm will provide therapeutic services with the farm as an essential element of the overall programme of healing and recovery. The application proposes the demolition of an existing farm building on site and other structures. The new build elements will comprise: A new two storey communal building (c. 1,564 m²) centrally within the farm comprising of kitchen/dining, office, therapy, meeting, yoga and meditation and various other rooms. Erection of eight single storey residential buildings to the west of the communal building to provide accommodation for up to 40 guests. These will comprise 4 x 4 bedroom buildings and 4 x 6 bedroom buildings. Erection of a single storey reception building (c. 318 m²) to the west of the site, adjacent to the existing farm buildings, to pro... Signup to read full development description
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    • Description: Locally Important Aquifer - Bedrock which is Moderately Productive only in Local Zones

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    • Unit Name: Boston Hill Formation
    • Description: Nodular & muddy limestone & shale
    • Labels: CDBOST / BN

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