Site to North of Louisa Park, Station Road, Leixlip
Proposed development
For amendment to previously permitted development Reg. Ref 20/108 (ABP-309929-21), to remove the basement level, create a new podium level and incorporate a new lower ground floor and penthouse level to provide 10 no. additional apartments. The principal amendments to the permitted development comprise: Omission of basement level and provision of a new podium level, incorporating landscaped open space, resulting in the creation of lower ground floor level access via a ramp at the same location as the permitted basement ramp; Provision of 10 no. additional apartments (2 no. one-bed and 8 no. two-bed units) as a result of the new lower ground floor level and the provision of a part penthouse level to permitted Blocks A and B; Consequential increase in the height of permitted Blocks A and B from 5 no. storeys over basement to 6 no. storeys, part 7 no. storey (presenting as 5 no. part 6 no. storeys over podium level) and all associated elevational amendments; Reduction in the total quantum of car parking from 50 no. spaces permitted to 35 no. spaces now proposed at lower ground level and the associated increase in bicycle parking from 126 no. spaces permitted to 151 no. spaces now proposed at lower ground and podium level; and All associated and ancillary landscape, services infrastructure, site and development works associated with the proposed amendments. The proposed amendments will result in the total number of residential units increasing from 49 no. previously permitted to 59 no. now proposed, comprising of 14 no. one-bed, 41 no. two-bed and 4 no. three-bed units. The footprint of Blocks A and B and the layouts of the permitted apartments and childcare facility are unchanged from the permitted development Reg. Ref. 20/108 (ABP-309929-21)
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Decision due
- 2 Nov 2025
- Residential units
- 10
- Floor area
- 765.3 m²
Timeline
Application received
8 Sept 2025
Decision due
2 Nov 2025
Decision: refused
31 Oct 2025
Grant issued
5 May 2026
Appeal decided: conditional (PL-500389-KE-25)
5 May 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
single storey extension at rear, brickwork facades to South and West walls of house planning ref 1505/80, Brickwork gateway 1.8m high at side of house, blockwork screen wall 2.3m high at side of house, detached garage at rear of house
The development will consist of a construction of a ground floor single-storey mono-pitch roof, extension (12m2) to the North- East side passage. This extension is to be attached to the existing detached dwelling. Total extension area 12m2, including associated site works and landscaping.
a residential development of 57 dwellings, as follows;- 12 no. 3-storey, 4-bedroom semidetached houses; 9 no. 3-storey 3-bedroom terraced houses; 6 no. 3-storey, 3-bedroom end of terrace houses; 3 no. 1-bedroom 2-Storey units in converted stone barn, 15 no. 2-Bed apartments and 12 no. 1-Bed Apartments in 2 no. 3-storey apartment blocks; with bicycle and refuse stores; site and infrastructural works including foul and surface water drainage, water services, landscaping, planting, boundary walls, roads, carparking, bicycle stands and pathways; new pedestrian access from Station Road and new road access from Knockaulin Estate. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of revised design of houses, apartments and ancillary buildings, revised layout including removal of one house and revised car parking and public open space and relocation of pedestrian entrance on Station Road.
upgrades to the existing overbridge that will be within the curtilage of 2 no. Protected Structures (RPS Reference Nos.: B11-125 and B11-127). The works will include the removal of the existing staircases and the provision of new staircases on both platforms, the provision of a lift shaft on Platform 1 adjacent to the new staircase, relocation of existing passenger shelter on Platform 2, temporary use of the car park for a construction compound to be reinstated following construction, and all ancillary works to facilitate the Proposed Development. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application
for upgrades to the existing overbridge that will be within the curtilage of 2 no. Protected Structures (RPS Reference Nos.: B11-125 and B11-127). The works will include the removal of the existing staircases and the provision of new staircases on both platforms, the provision of a lift shaft on Platform 1 adjacent to the new staircase, relocation of existing passenger shelter on Platform 2, temporary use of the car park for a construction compound to be reinstated following construction, and all ancillary works
The development will consist of; 1) Demolish existing rear extension, 2) Widen existing entrance, 3) New windows opes and skylights on the existing house, 4) New rear single storey extension to accommodate more living space; kitchen, dining, lounge, WC, bathroom, 5) New extension to include roof lights, 6) New separate domestic garage with skylights to the rear of the property, 7) All alterations, internal modifications and all associated site development and landscaping works.