South East Technological University, Kilkenny Road, Carlow
New access road, signal junction, and 241-space car park at South East Technological University in Carlow.
2460391 · Carlow County Council · Lodged 4 December 2024
- Reference
- 2460391
- Authority
- Carlow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 4 December 2024
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for a new access arrangement at the SETU Carlow campus. The project includes a new internal road connecting to a signal-controlled junction on the R448, an additional car park for 241 cars, footpaths, bicycle paths, street lighting, entrance walls, and gates.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
A new access arrangement including new internal road (which connects to a new signal controlled junction on the r448 kilkenny road to be constructed as part of the carlow to setu pedestrian & cycle active travel scheme), additional car parking for 241 cars, footpaths, bicycle paths, street lighting, general lighting, landscaping, entrance walls and entrance gates. This application includes for all site signage, utility connection works and ancillary site works associated with the project
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and provide for community and educational facilities”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
Objective set by the Carlow - Graiguecullen Joint Urban Local Area Plan 2024 - 2030 (2024–2030). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Clarence Gate, Kilkenny Road, Carlow | May 2025 | €242,500 | 108 m |
| 36 Clarence Gate, Kilkenny Rd, Carlow | Sept 2025 | €385,000 | 138 m |
| The Rectory, Kilkenny Rd, Carlow | Nov 2025 | €925,000 | 146 m |
| 20 New St, Green Road, Carlow | Jun 2026 | €295,000 | 162 m |
| 15 College Gardens, Carlow, Carlow | Sept 2025 | €330,000 | 248 m |
| 6 Belmont Apts, Kilkenny Rd, Carlow | Sept 2025 | €185,000 | 302 m |
| 20 The Willow, Willowfield Rd, Ballinamore | Aug 2025 | €230,000 | 325 m |
| 11 Granby Row, Carlow, Carlow | Jun 2025 | €190,000 | 355 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received4 December 2024
- Further information requested5 February 2025
- Further information received17 July 2025
- Decision due5 November 2025
- Decision issued5 November 2025
- Grant issued8 December 2025
- Permission expiry7 December 2030
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