Firecastle, Market Square, Kildare Town
A new painted art mural commemorating St. Brigid on the external facade of Firecastle.
2360507 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 19 December 2023
- Reference
- 2360507
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 19 December 2023
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for a new painted art mural to commemorate St. Brigid on the external facade of Firecastle facing Firecastle Lane and Market Square. The building is located 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 firecastle facing firecastle lane and market square, kildare town and all associated works. The 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.
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.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received19 December 2023
- Decision due21 February 2024
- Decision issued6 February 2024
- Grant issued7 August 2024
- Permission expiry6 August 2026
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