Straffan Road, Alasty, Co. Kildare
Conversion of redundant farm buildings into a guesthouse with holiday lets.
2561294 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 14 November 2025
- Reference
- 2561294
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 14 November 2025
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to convert redundant farm steadings and dwelling buildings from agricultural and residential use to a guesthouse. The project includes the retention of road widening works, demolition of five outhouses, construction of a 176 sq. m extension, and installation of roof-mounted solar panels.
- Floor area
- 176 m²
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Official record
Development description
For change of use, development and retention works for the purposes of the provision of holiday lets/guesthouse. The development will consist of: retention of road widening works at the site entrance along the straffan road (l-2007). Reinstatement of blockwork piers and entrance gates with specialist fabricator to extend gate length to fit c. 4.8m wide opening. Change of use of redundant farm steadings/dwelling buildings from agricultural/residential use to guesthouse. Renovation/restoration of redundant farm buildings including reroofing. Extension/amalgamation of 2 no. Buildings (c. 176 sq. M - extension area). Demolition of 5 no. External stores/out houses (c. 309 sq. M total). Provision of 4 no. Outdoor patio spaces. Roof mounted pv panels (c. 31 sq. M). Removal of existing septic tank and installation of a new wastewater treatment system, foul drainage and percolation filter, stormwater and suds drainage systems. Road/path paving, bike storage and 7 no. Car parking spaces, landscaping, site lighting and all associated ancillary works
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received14 November 2025
- Further information requested16 January 2026
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