Site to the South of Connaught Street, Bawnogues to the east of the Rye Abbey Housing Estate and to the west of the Ledwill Park development, Kilcock Co. Kildare
Proposed development
A residential development of 39 no. units on a site of 1.20 ha. The proposed development comprises: the demolition of a habitable dwelling (82.69 sq.m), The construction of 39 no. residential dwellings consisting of: 4 no. 1-bedroom maisonettes, 3 no. 2-bedroom later living units, 16 no. 2-bedroom houses, and 16 no. 3-bedroom houses. The provision of 42 no. car parking spaces and 8 no. bicycle spaces. The provision of 1,300 sq.m of public open space. The provision of two pocket parks measuring 600 sq.m in total. Vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access will be provided via a new entrance from Connaught Street. Minor works are proposed along the site frontage towards Connaught Street to maintain the existing 5.0m carriageway width, using road markings that match and follow the current markings on Connaught Street to facilitate safe vehicular movement; and all associated and ancillary infrastructure (including surface water and foul water drainage and water supply), internal streets, public lighting, landscaping, boundary treatments and development works. The application includes a Natura Impact Statement (NIS). Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of an increase in the proposed number of units from 39 no. to 40 no.; revised access arrangement omitting the proposed vehicular access from The Crescent, Ledwill Park, and the provision of a new vehicular access from The Walk, Ledwill Park; and revisions to the proposed layout, open space arrangement and unit mix
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Decision due
- 15 Sept 2026
- Residential units
- 39
- Floor area
- 3537 m²
Timeline
Application received
10 Nov 2025
Council asked for further information
13 Jan 2026
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
10 Jul 2026
Decision due
15 Sept 2026
Decision: refused
15 Sept 2026
Appeal lodged (PL-502277-KE-26)
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Planning history within 750 m
for the demolition of existing sun room extension to rear, construct new single storey flat roof extension to rear of dwelling. Bay window on gable end Flat roof porch and living room extension to front of dwelling. Demolition of existing garage and construct new granny flat extension. Modifications to existing elevations and internal plan layout to accommodate the granny flat / independent living space. New domestic garage. Re-construct existing roof for first floor extension to include dormer windows on front elevation and roof lights and dormer window in rear elevation. Blocking up of existing entrance and relocate to the north corner of the site and all associated site works.
The development consists of renovations and upgrade of existing dwelling to include the following: (a) Single storey flat roof extension to rear of dwelling (b) Bay window on gable end (c) Flat roof porch and living room extension to front of dwelling (d) Demolition of existing garage and construct new granny flat extension. (e) Modifications to existing elevations and internal plan layout to accommodate the granny flat / independent living space (f) New domestic garage (g) Re-construct existing roof for first floor extension to include dormer windows on front elevation and roof lights and dormer window in rear elevation (h) Blocking up of existing entrance and relocate to the north corner of the site. (i) All associated site works
a new single-storey building comprising 810 sq.m, which will accommodate additional dressing rooms and showers/toilets, treatment rooms, gym, changing rooms, plant room and reception area with small coffee/tea station together with all ancillary services at Branganstown, Kilcock, Co. Kildare
for a new single-storey building comprising 810 sq.m, which will accommodate additional dressing rooms and showers/toilets, treatment rooms, gym, changing rooms, plant room and reception area with small coffee/tea station together with all ancillary services
of planning ref Mo 21/336 which consists of (a) The demolition of a single storey domestic shed of c. 20m²; (b) The demolition of a single storey commercial building of c. 23m²; (c) The construction of a new two storey commercial building with a total floor area of 113m²; (d) The provision of 2 new on-street car parking spaces that will align with the existing car parking spaces and related public footpath improvement works; (e) All associated site development works
will consist of: a) The demolition of non-original structures / sheds to the north of the Protected Structure and demolition of a shed structure fronting New Lane and a shed structure fronting Church Lane (approx. 150 sqm). b) Removal of the existing fencing and boundary treatments along New Lane and The Square including the non-original render wall to the south of the Protected Structure; removal of the entrance gate at Church Lane; and dismantling of the stone wall and pier adjoining the Protected Structure. c) Dismantling and relocation of stone walls within the site to be reused as part of the the external cladding of the proposed extension to the Protected Structure and the overall landscape design. d) Partial external and internal works to the Protected Structure will include (i) the demolition of a modern extension to the rear of the Protected Structure (approx. 20 sqm), (ii) demolition of some existing internal partitions at ground floor and first floor levels, (iii) infill of a wall section at ground floor level, (iv) creation of new door openings on the northern elevation to form part of the proposed extension, (v) replacement of sash windows, (vi) refurbishment of existing internal doors, (vii) the reconfiguration and replacement of internal stairs and removal of a portion of the floor at first floor level, and (viii) the stripping of existing non-original render to facades and provision of new render. e) Refurbishment works to the Protected Structure and construction of a single storey extension (approx. 54 sqm) to the north and rear to provide a 3 bedroom house (approx. 216.3 sqm) with associated bin and bike store structure (approx. 16.26 sqm), an enclosed garden and 1 no. car parking space. f) Construction of 29 no. apartment units, a retail unit and a resident community space arranged in 2 no. blocks (A-B) ranging in height from 1 – 3 storeys (total GFA approx. 2,043.5 sqm) comprising 24 no. 1 bedroom units and 5 no. 2 bedroom units. Each residential unit will have access to private open space in the form of a balcony or terrace. (i) Block A (3 storeys in height) will provide 1 no. retail unit (approx. 68.52 sqm) and a resident community space (74.31 sqm) at ground floor level and 8 no. 1-bed units at first and seco