Decision due on planning application for a roof canopy on new footbridge in Carlow

A decision is due after Irish Rail lodged planning permission for a roof canopy to the new passenger footbridge at Carlow Town Train Station. 

The company is seeking alterations to the previously approved development to comprise the inclusion of a roof canopy to the new accessible passenger footbridge and two stairs between the existing platforms.

Carlow Railway Station is a protected structure.

A decision is due by Carlow County Council on May 19.