5 The Green Newtown Hall, Maynooth, KIldare
Proposed development
For the conversion of the attic area into study/storage with a dormer window to the rear, internal modifications, all to existing dwelling including associated site works
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Decision due
- 29 May 2025
Timeline
Application received
11 Mar 2025
Council asked for further information
30 Apr 2025
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
2 May 2025
Decision due
29 May 2025
Decision: conditional
26 May 2025
Grant issued
15 Jul 2025
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Planning history within 750 m
for 1st floor extension to rear over existing kitchen for bedroom use, also attic conversion with projected dormer window to rear for home office, internal modifications and all associated site works
a Detached Part Dormer, Part Single Storey Dwelling located in the side garden (North) of existing dwelling which will involve a) The sub-division of the site (no.5) b) The demolition of a domestic garage c) The creation of a new entrance off Ashleigh Grove
Detached part dormer part single storey dwelling located in the side garden (north) of existing dwelling
The proposed development comprises the extension and refurbishment of the existing Maynooth Student Hub and provides for: • Partial demolition of the northern portion of the Maynooth Student Hub (approximately 722sqm) to facilitate the construction of a new part-2 storey, part-3 storey extension (approximately 1789sqm GFA) comprising entrance and reception area, office and meeting spaces, together with a roof terrace. • Demolition of an existing storage shed (84sqm) and provision of a new 2-storey equivalent extension to the west (approximately 648sqm GFA), comprising of a new auditorium and ancillary spaces at ground floor level with associated auditorium void and plant areas at first floor level. • Extensive refurbishment of existing building, including reconfiguration and reorganisation of internal spaces; deep energy retrofit; replacement of mechanical and electrical (M&E) services; and recladding of existing external elevations. • Upgrade to the public realm, comprising hard and soft landscape works surrounding the Student Hub and the incorporation of 32 short term bicycle parking spaces. • All other associated works, including boundary treatments, waste management area, thermal upgrade of the existing building including solar PV panels at roof level (65 sqm), lighting and signage, necessary to facilitate the proposed extension and refurbishment. The proposed development will result in an overall increase in gross floor area of the Student Hub from approximately 1,760sqm to 3,475sqm.
attic conversion including a rear dormer roof extension, a new window to the gable wall, 2No. rooflights to the front elevation, 1No. rooflight to the rear elevation, new internal access stairs, and all associated site works.
(a) Construction of a single storey extension resulting in a ground floor area increase of 27m2. (b) Increase the height of the existing pitched roof, new dormer window to the front, new roof glazing to the front and rear, new canopy feature to the front and rear. (c) Provision of habitable space in the dormer resulting in a first floor area increase of 62m2. (d) Total gross floor area increase = 89m2. (e) Exterior elevational alterations incorporating new and adjusted window and door positions. (f) Widening the existing front vehicular entrance to a clear width of 3500mm. (g) Replacement of an existing septic tank with a new waste water treatment system and associated polishing filter. (h) Landscaping works within the curtilage of the site