2560030: The construction of the following: (a) 4no. semi-detached two-storey dwellings, (b) 1 block of 3no. terraced townhouse type dwellings & a semi-detached single-storey dwelling, (c) 1no. detached single-storey dwelling (d) 1no. two-storey block with 2no. apartments & (e) new entrance, parking, connection to mains water, public sewer & stormwater and all associated site development works
Fenagh Rd, Ballon, Co. Carlow
DecisionConditional grant
Decided24 October 2025
Application typePERMISSION
Source documents5
Site
What is on file
0refusal reasons32conditions8nearby records
Decision details
Core application dates and identifiers from the public planning record.Planning analysis
Refusal reasons and planning conditions extracted from the public decision file.Refusal reasons
No refusal reason
No refusal reason is on record for this application yet.
Conditions
- , Development per submitted plans (J969-PL06-001), amended by FI response (29 Sept 2025) and conditions.Compliance
- , Section 47 agreement restricting first occupation to individual purchasers or social/affordable housing.Occupancy
- , Permission limited to development described in public notices and application.Compliance
- , External finishes/samples agreed prior to commencement. Roof: blue-black slates. No satellite dishes on front façade.Design Materials
- , Landscaping per Emily Harte plan (July 2025). Phased planting. Replace damaged plants within 3 years. POS maintained/seeded.Landscaping Boundary
- , Retain existing boundary walls. New rear/side boundaries: 2m concrete blockwork, capped, wet rough cast. Specific railing/hedgerow details for Houses 3, 6&7, 8&9, bin/bike areas.Landscaping Boundary
- , All ESB/telecom cables underground. Relocate poles at applicant expense.Design Materials
- , Submit CEMP for written agreement prior to commencement (noise, traffic, waste disposal).Construction Management
- , Consult Chief Fire Officer for fire safety requirements prior to commencement.Compliance
- , Precautionary measures to protect infrastructural services during construction. Make good any damage to satisfaction of Authority.Construction Management
- , Surface water to soakaways per BRE Digest 365. Hydrocarbon interceptor. SuDS per Drawing J969-PL13-001 & Council Policy. Maintain drainage 5 years. Dished footpaths at accesses. Marker plates for water plant.Wastewater Drainage
- , POS vested in Council, kept free of development/enclosure. Active natural surveillance via boundary/landscaping.Landscaping Boundary
Source documents
Original council portal records and source PDFs where available.- Application fileApplication file on www.eplanning.ieSource portal
- Notification Of DecisionSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / 3082e04f-40de-4ba4-a41b-99a1ce170db7.pdf / Document 141284Source PDF
- Chief Executives OrderSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / 0177b335-ab2c-4494-a046-185b57e5f77a.pdf / Document 141283Source PDF
- Final GrantSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / B9bddc51-42aa-4030-ab70-7850466599a7.pdf / Document 143471Source PDF
- F I Request LetterSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / 61f79475-01bd-4fbd-9ffa-aeae43b02621.pdf / Document 131428Source PDF
Nearby precedent
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