McHughs Pharmacy, Market Square, Kildare
A painted art mural of St. Brigid on the external facade of McHughs Pharmacy.
2360480 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 13 December 2023
- Reference
- 2360480
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 13 December 2023
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for a new painted art mural to commemorate St. Brigid on the external facade of McHughs Pharmacy facing Station Road and Market Square. The building is situated within the Kildare Town Architectural Conservation Area.
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Official record
Development description
For new painted art mural to commemorate st. Brigid, to the external facade of mchughs pharmacy facing station road and market square, kildare town and all associated works. This building is located within kildare town architectural conservation area
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, improve and provide for the future development of the town centre.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
Objective set by the Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2023 - 2029 (2023–2029). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received13 December 2023
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