Planning Permission Ireland
RefusedAgriculturalDecided 4 July 2025

Hawkfield, Newbridge, Co. Kildare

Construction of a private equestrian facility with sand and dressage arenas using imported soil.

2460336 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 19 April 2024

Reference
2460336
Authority
Kildare County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
19 April 2024

Summary

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The development consists of a private equestrian facility featuring a sand arena and a dressage arena. This will involve importing approximately 16,500 cubic metres of inert material for land treatment to benefit agriculture and ecological improvement.

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Development description

For construction of a private equestrian facility consisting of a sand arena and dressage arena by importing 16500cubic metres(approx. ) of inert material recovered from excavation or dredge spoil comprising natural material of clay, silt, sand, gravel or stone resulting in land treatment to benefit agriculture and ecological improvement of existing lands and all associated site works. (the works will require a waste permit pending planning). Revised by significant further information which consists of a natura impact statement.

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  1. Application received19 April 2024
  2. Further information requested7 June 2024
  3. Further information received12 May 2025
  4. Decision due6 July 2025
  5. Decision issued4 July 2025

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