Oaklawns Veterinary Surgery, Old Dublin Rd, Carlow
Demolition of a shipping container and alterations to the front and side of a veterinary surgery.
2660011 · Carlow County Council · Lodged 16 January 2026
- Reference
- 2660011
- Authority
- Carlow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 16 January 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission for the demolition and removal of an existing shipping container located on the eastern side of the site. It also includes alterations to the front and side elevations of the veterinary surgery.
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Official record
Development description
The demolition and removal of an existing shipping container to the eastern side of the site, alterations to the front and side elevations, and all associated site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and improve existing commercial uses within residential areas and provide for additional compatible uses”
National zoning type: Built up area
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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Glade, Oak Park Rd, Carlow | Apr 2025 | €470,000 | 240 m |
| 2 Larkfield, Carlow | Jan 2026 | €395,000 | 249 m |
| 17 Larkfield, Carlow | Sept 2025 | €450,000 | 298 m |
| 1 Sycamore Rd, Rathnapish, Carlow | Mar 2025 | €300,000 | 301 m |
| 4 Sycamore Rd, Rathnapish, Carlownot full market price | Sept 2025 | €215,000 | 340 m |
| 6 Aylesbury, Dublin Rd, Carlow | Feb 2026 | €320,000 | 403 m |
| 8 Sycamore Rd, Carlow, Carlow | Sept 2025 | €275,000 | 404 m |
| 11 Oak Park Rd, Carlow, Carlow | Aug 2025 | €456,000 | 434 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 received16 January 2026
- Decision due12 March 2026
- Decision issued12 March 2026
- Grant issued14 April 2026
- Permission expiry13 April 2031
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