a 1.6654 Ha site incorporating Unit 1 Esprit Logistics Park, Moortown, Celbridge
Proposed development
For amendments to the Warehouse and Light Industrial Development permitted under Kildare County Council Reg. Ref. 22/627 (as amended by Kildare County Council Reg. Ref. 24/87 and 24/88 and proposed to be amended by Kildare County Council Reg. Ref. 25/60553 and 25/60601) and amendments to an existing Maintenance Station-Aviation Industry Light Industrial Unit (currently operated by Lufthansa Technik). The amendments principally comprise: the omission of Unit A (a permitted Warehouse with a Gross Floor Area of 2,708 sq m) and the relocation of the existing delivery yard and select existing car parking spaces to facilitate the construction of an extension to the existing Maintenance Station-Aviation Industry Light Industrial Unit. The extension, which requires the removal of the existing northwest facing gable wall (17.6 sq m), will have a maximum height of 13.15 metres and a Gross Floor Area of 3,990 sq m (resulting in the overall Maintenance Station-Aviation Industry Light Industrial Unit having a Total Gross Floor Area of 7,710 sq m). The development will also include: the decommissioning of the existing site entrance to / exit from the Maintenance Station-Aviation Industry Light Industrial Unit in Esprit Logistics Park. Access to / egress from the proposed extended Maintenance Station-Aviation Industry Light Industrial Unit will be via the proposed reconfigured permitted Unit A site access / egress. The development will also include: the omission of the permitted height restrictor at the site access / egress at the R405; the provision of 21 No. car parking spaces in lieu of the 27 No. previously permitted to serve Unit A (resulting in the overall Maintenance Station-Aviation Industry Light Industrial Unit having 101 No. car parking spaces); gates; canopy; plant; modifications to the permitted hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatments; and all associated site and development works above and below ground. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of: elevational changes including the addition of green walls, revised curtain walling, windows, and cladding; landscape modifications including planted landscaped berms and additional planting; modifications to boundary treatments and gates; changes to the car parking layout and the addition of zebra crossings
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Decision due
- 5 Oct 2025
Timeline
Application received
10 Jun 2025
Council asked for further information
30 Jul 2025
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
2 Sept 2025
Decision due
5 Oct 2025
Decision: conditional
3 Oct 2025
Grant issued
17 Nov 2025
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development to amend a previously permitted Large Scale Residential Development (LRD) (Reg. Ref. 25/60988) located on lands at Kilwoghan Woods, in the Townland of Crodaun, Celbridge Co. Kildare. The proposed development will consist of amendments to the permitted Phase 2 Large-scale Residential Development under Reg. Ref. 25/60988 at Kilwoghan Woods, Crodaun, Celbridge, Co. Kildare. The proposed amendments comprise alterations to Duplex Blocks D, E and G, including the replacement of 12 no. 1-bedroom (2-person) apartments at first and second floor levels across the three blocks with 6 no. 3-bedroom (5-person) duplex units. These amendments result in a reduction in the overall number of residential units within the permitted development from 239 no. units to 233 no. units. The development also includes a reduction in the number of balconies within Duplex Blocks D, E and G from 6 no. to 4 no. balconies per block, together with associated elevational amendments; the rotation of Duplex Block G and associated elevational amendments to improve its relationship with and passive surveillance of the adjoining public open space; the consequential reconfiguration of the public and communal open space surrounding Duplex Block G; the omission of the temporary pumping station; and all associated landscaping, services, site development and ancillary works. The proposed Phase 2 development will comprise 76 no. houses and 157 no. apartments/duplex units providing a total of 233 no. residential units. All application documentation and information is available for public viewing at the following website www.kilwoghanlrdphase2amendments.com
Permission is sought by Ray Crofton Ltd. for the following: (1.) Construction of a single storey extension to the sides and rear of the existing showroom and service area to extend the existing service area and provide new valeting, servicing office space, canteen and new toilet facilities. (2.) The demolition of the existing single storey valeting shed to allow for the above extension. (3.) Two storey extension to each side of the existing showroom comprising additional showroom area, canteen and office spaces. (4.) The change of use of the existing 3 bedroom with study dormer bungalow to offices, conference room, canteen and storage spaces. (5.) The provision of additional car display and storage areas to the front and side of the existing dormer dwelling. (6.) The erection of new advertising on the roof of the new proposed extension facing the M4 motorway. (7.) The relocation of the existing pylon sign to the front of the existing showrooms and the rebranding of all existing onsite signage. (8.) The erection of new security entrance and exit gates along with new security boundary fencing involving the removal of the existing entrances, boundary wall and hedging to the front of the existing dwelling seeking a change of use. All the above along with all other associated landscaping and ancillary site development works on their lands at Ballygoran, Celbridge Road, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.
amendment to previously permitted development, Kildare County Council reg ref 24/87 at their existing site in the townlands of Kilmacredock Upper and Moortown, Celbridge, Co. Kildare, generally located to the north/north-east of the M4 Interchange Business Park and to the south of M4 Motorway. The proposed development will consist of change of use of permitted building 'X' from light industrial use to vehicle service workshop use, The proposed development will also consist of; internal revisions to ground floor layout of permitted building'X' and amendments to its elevations along with attached building signage; provision of an external car wash area within the permitted site of building 'X'. (The construction of permitted building 'X' has now commenced on site.)
amendment to previously permitted development, Kildare County Council reg ref 24/87 at their existing site in the townlands of Kilamacredock Upper and Moortown, Celbridge, Co. Kildare, generally located to the North/North-East of the M4 Interchange Business Park and to the south of M4 motorway. The proposed development will consist of the change of use of permitted building 'X' from light industrial use to vehicle service workshop use. The proposed development will also consist of; internal revisions to ground floor layout of permitted building 'X' and amendments to its elevations along with attached building signage; provision of an external car wash area within the permitted site of building 'X'. (The construction of permitted building 'X' has now commenced on site)
(i) the retention (for a temporary period of 5 years) of 3no. existing single storey school buildings as constructed (4810 m2 combined total) (previously permitted on a temporary basis under Ref. 19437/ 18557/ 15552) (ii) Planning permission (for a temporary period of 5 years) for a new two storey school building (996 m2), soft play area (100m2), existing fence to be relocated and all associated site works
Extension of Duration: Strategic Housing Development (ABP Decision): 467 Residential Units. 199 No. Houses, 216 No. Apartments, 52 No. Duplexes, Childcare Facility, gym, café and retail unit and associated site works