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Treslam Limited is seeking permission to renovate and extend a disused licensed premises in Crumlin to create two ground-floor commercial units and 16 one-bedroom apartments with a communal roof terrace.
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26 JunSeanad Debate: Calls for Greater Transparency in Part 8 Public Consultation26 JunDáil debate highlights planning gaps on parks and playgrounds provision26 JunDáil passes Second Stage of Strategic Gas Reserve Bill with bespoke planning pathway26 JunMinister reveals 13,120 housing commencements Jan–May 2026; Kildare sees 40% rise26 JunMinister confirms €4.1m Borris-in-Ossory wastewater upgrade; zoning-infrastructure gap remains
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