Conditional grantDecided 12 September 2025Carlow County Council

2460425: (1) Planning permission for the change of use of an existing sheep shed for use as kennels, (2) the retention of two existing kennels and an enclosed dog exercise area, (3) planning permission for the conversion of an existing stable to use as a kennel, (4) the retention of an existing soakaway area for the disposal of storm-water, and all associated site works

Ballykealey, Ballon, Co Carlow
DecisionConditional grant
Decided12 September 2025
Application typePERMISSION
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Conditions

  • 1Development to be carried out in accordance with approved plans received 20/12/2024, amended 18/08/2025. Permission limited to development described in public notices.Compliance
  • 2Max 23 breeding dogs on site. Register maintained. Breeds limited to cocker spaniels, cockapoo, poodles.Occupancy
  • 3All dogs housed indoors between 20:00 and 07:00 daily.Occupancy
  • 4Noise max 55 dB(A) day / 45 dB(A) night at nearest sensitive location. Surveys required if requested by PA.Other
  • 5Kennels soundproof with visual barriers and false ceiling 3m high with insulated panels to reduce noise transfer.Design Materials
  • 6Landscaping per revised plan 18/08/2025. Plant in first season, protect, replace failures within 2 years. Retain existing trees/hedgerows. Certificate of compliance required.Landscaping Boundary
  • 7Operating hours 9:00-17:00. Limited to one vehicle at a time.Traffic Access
  • 8Waste/effluent in secure covered bins, disposed by licensed contractor. No land-spreading. Records kept.Environment Ecology
  • 9Construction phase: off-carriageway parking, no road parking, prevent debris on roads, noise/dust control, consult municipal engineer for roadway/drainage works, Road Opening Licence for road openings.Construction Management
  • 10Surface water to soakaways within site boundary per BRE Digest 365. No dispersion to public roadway.Wastewater Drainage
  • 11Construction hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-18:00, Sat 08:00-13:00. No Sundays/Bank Holidays.Construction Management
  • 12Consult Chief Fire Officer and comply with recommendations prior to commencement.Compliance

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