GrantedRetentionDecided 15 May 2026

Whitechurch, Straffan, Co. Kildare

Retention of two equine storage sheds, a driveway, and access within the curtilage of a protected structure in Straffan.

2560933 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 15 August 2025

Reference: 2560933
Authority: Kildare County Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: RETENTION
Received: 15 August 2025

Summary

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This application seeks retention permission for two detached single-storey sheds of 51 sqm each, used for storing horse riding equipment and straw. It also includes retaining an internal driveway, new vehicle access, and a farm gate, located within the curtilage of a protected ruined castle and church.

Retentionequineretentionprotected structure

Storey: 1
Floor area: 102 m²

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Development description

For
Retention of a detached single story shed (marked ‘shed a’) with an area of 51sqm containing dry goods store (horse riding equipment)
Retention of a detached single story shed (marked ‘shed b’) with an area of 51sqm containing dry goods store (straw)
Retention of an internal driveway formed through the compaction of soil and stone
Retention of a new vehicle access
Retention of a farm gate with flanking timber fencing
All of the above to be used on this land for equine purposes by the applicant. It should be noted that the development will take place within the curtilage of a protected structure rps no b14-09 "ruined castle and church and baptismal font". Revised by significant further information which consists of
Land use; a revised site layout drawing indicates that the 0.66-hectare site on which permission was granted for a house and associated facilities under planning application registration no. 21311, comfortably accommodates both this private residential development and proposed equine development. The submitted drawing also details a proposed landscaping plan
Occupation of shed a; shed a is to be used as a dry goods agricultural store only. To address the further information request, the council is welcome to inspect shed a to confirm that no unauthorized activities are taking place
Use of shed b; shed b is proposed to be used as a dry goods agricultural store (straw)
Site access; it is now intended for the entrance and driveway which serves the two farm buildings which are the subject of this present submission to also be used to access the house which was permitted on this overall landholding under planning application registration number 21311.5. Neighbour’s submission; the neighbour's submission has been addressed
Archaeological issues; an augmented archaeological submission has been issued to address the queries raised in relation to archaeological issues

Key dates

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Application received15 August 2025
Further information requested8 October 2025
Further information received21 April 2026
Decision due18 May 2026
Decision issued15 May 2026
Appeal submitted11 June 2026

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