UCD Lyons Farm, Lyons Estate, Celbridge
Proposed development
For the demolition of 1 no. existing farm shed, 1 no. existing Nutrition Lab building, 2 no. existing silos, an existing plinth, and a bay window on the existing compound, totalling 1,604 sqm GFA; The construction of a 2 no. storey ‘UCD FBD Agricultural Science Centre’, measuring at 2,037 sqm GFA, to include labs, teaching labs, classrooms, and study areas which will connect to the existing AgTech Building which adjoins the subject site. The use of the building is associated with the existing use of the farm as an educational facility; The relocation of 6 no. car parking spaces from the existing car park to maintain a total of 48 no. car parking spaces; The relocation of the existing AC unit enclosure on the subject site to roof level of the new proposed building; The provision of 20 no. bicycle parking spaces to serve the development; The provision of an attenuation pond and percolation area; All associated site development works including landscaping and servicing
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Decision due
- 6 Jan 2026
Timeline
Application received
1 Aug 2025
Council asked for further information
22 Sept 2025
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
1 Dec 2025
Decision due
6 Jan 2026
Decision: conditional
17 Dec 2025
Grant issued
5 Feb 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
Permission for: A) Construction of roofed silage pits with external access stairs B) Construction of a feed store building and all associated site works
for:A) Construction of roofed silage pits with external access stairs, B) Construction of a feed store building and all associated site works
for A) Demolition of existing dry store building B) Construction of a dry store building and all associated site works
for construction of 2 no. medium sized polytunnels & 2 no. small sized polytunnels to be used for research and all associated siteworks
construction of a calf rearing shed with underground slatted slurry storage tank and outdoor woodchip area and all associated site works
a 2-storey (1068sq.m) office and teaching building. The proposed development will also include the provision of an external plant space located c.4m to the north west of the building (18.5sq.m), 45 no. standard car parking spaces, 3 no. disabled car parking spaces, 22 no. external cycle parking spaces (10no. Covered), landscaping, external lighting and all associated site works