Ferns Bridge, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare
Proposed development
For a residential development of 24 no. dwellings comprised of 14 no. 2 and 3 bed terraced houses and 10 no. 1 bed apartments and 3 bed duplex units in 1 no. three storey block. Vehicular access to the development will be from Ferns Avenue to the north, which is located off R414 Oldgrange Road to the east and internal roads in the overall Ferns Bridge development. The proposed development also includes for all associated site development works, public open spaces, landscaping and boundary treatments, car & bicycle parking, bin storage etc. on an overall site area of c. 0.71 hectares (7,119 sq.m). Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of 24 no. dwellings comprised of 14 no. 2 and 3 bed terraced houses and 10 no. 1 bed apartments and 3 bed duplex units in 1 no. three storey block. Vehicular access to the development will be from Ferns Avenue to the north, which is located off R414 Oldgrange Road to the east and internal roads in the overall Ferns Bridge development. The proposed development also includes for all associated site development works, public open spaces, landscaping and boundary treatments, car & bicycle parking, bin storage etc. on an overall site area of c. 0.71 hectares (7,179 sq.m). located at Ferns Bridge Monasterevin Co. Kildare
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Decision due
- 15 Feb 2026
- Residential units
- 14
- Floor area
- 1550.1999999999998 m²
Timeline
Application received
12 Jun 2025
Council asked for further information
5 Aug 2025
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
19 Jan 2026
Decision due
15 Feb 2026
Decision: conditional
13 Feb 2026
Grant issued
23 Mar 2026
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for the following (i)the provision of a new 21m length of 2.4m high metal mesh anti-climb fence, and of a new 3.5m length of 2m high metal mesh anti-climb fence, both to the south of the existing building to secure the site; (ii) the provision of a new 3.5m length of 2m high metal mesh anti-climb fence including a new matching pedestrian gate to the south-east corner of the existing building, the fencing and gate to be independent of the existing stone front boundary wall to Drogheda St., and be no taller than the existing wall; (iii) the provision of a new 12.5m length of 2m high bow-top metal fence, to the north of the existing building, to include a new pedestrian gate & a new vehicular double-gate (the style of the new fence & gates to match the existing bow-top fencing to the front of the site); (iv) the provision of a new 3.5m length of 2m high bow-top metal fence including a new matching pedestrian gate to the north-east corner of the existing building (the style of the new fence & gate to match the existing bow-top fencing to the front of the site), the fencing and gate to be independent of the existing stone front boundary wall to Drogheda St., and be no taller than the existing railing and wall; (v) the reconfiguration of the existing main vehicular entrance gate to Drogheda St. from two No. pedestrian gates and one No. centrally located vehicular double-gate, to one No. pedestrian gate to the left hand side, one No. fixed railing panel to the centre, and one No. vehicular double-gate to the right hand side, with the former school name plaque replaced with a new matching plaque bearing the new school name, all to match the existing style; (vi) the construction of a new 19.3m length of 3m high concrete block wall on the northwest boundary separating the school site and the neighbouring property, to be finished with sand cement render on the school side to match the existing boundary wall and capped with precast concrete cappings, the new wall is to be independent of the existing boundary wall with a 25mm gap either end; (vii) the demolition of an existing single-storey two classroom detached building to the rear of the site, and an attached lean-to shed within the existing storage yard; (viii) all required siteworks & services to facilitate the proposed development. The existing stone boundary wall to Drogheda Street is not proposed to be affected or altered by the proposed new fences, gates and railings.
for a concrete boat slip for the launching of boats within the boundary of the river barrow (river Barrow and river Nore SAC Code:002162) all associated site works at: Passlands, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the planning application and will be submitted with the planning application
for a concrete boat slip for the launching of boats within the boundary of the river barrow (river Barrow and rover Nore SAC Code:002162) all associated site works at: Passlands, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the planning application and will be submitted with the planning application
20/617 a two storey house, new entrances, car parking, and associated site works to the side garden
for the retention & completion of the demolition of the existing single storey school building and the provision of a new part 2 storey, part single storey school building previously permitted under planning reference 17/497, comprising of 24no. classrooms, special needs unit; GP room; library; resource rooms; staff room; ancillary accommodation all measuring approximately 4,300m2. The associated site works include; ball courts; yard area; grass playing areas; car parking; bicycle parking; boundary treatments; vehicular entry/ exit point; pedestrian access points; and all other ancillary site works
for the retention & completion of the demolition of the existing single storey school building and the provision of a new part 2 storey, part single storey school building previously permitted under planning reference 17/497, comprising of 24no. classrooms, special needs unit; GP room; library; resource rooms; staff room; ancillary accommodation all measuring approximately 4,300m2. The associated site works include; ball courts; yard area; grass playing areas; car parking; bicycle parking; boundary treatments; vehicular entry/ exit point; pedestrian access points; and all other ancillary site works