Lands at “Railpark West” in the townland of Railpark Maynooth Co. Kildare.The application site is bounded to the northwest by the dwelling known, as ‘Rosturk House’ Old Railpark/Parklands Grove (W23 X2F1) to the north by the dwelling known as ‘Beal
Proposed development
A Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at this site “Railpark West”, in the townland of Railpark, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. The application site is bounded to the northwest by the dwelling known as ‘Rosturk House’, Old Railpark/Parklands Grove (W23 X2F1), to the north by the dwelling known as ‘Beal Na Bláth’, Old Railpark/Parklands Grove (W23 N6E8) and to the northeast by an existing residential dwelling and outbuildings along Old Railpark/Parklands Grove (W23 CH89). The eastern boundary adjoins the permitted Maynooth Eastern Ring Road (MERR), and the southern boundary is bordered by agricultural lands. The proposed development will consist of 139 no. residential units, a creche and all associated development, on a site of approximately 2.77 hectares. The development will consist of the following: 1. Demolition of all existing structures on the site (c. 253.9 sq.m of floorspace). 2. Provision of a residential scheme of 139 no. units (26 no. 1-bed units, 62 no. 2-bed units, 24 no. 3-bed units and 27 no. 4-bed units) along with creche. The development will include for the following: 8 no. duplex units/apartments within a duplex block (2 no. 1-bed, 2 no. 2-bed, 4 no. 3-bed)(3-4-storey), 21 no. apartments in Block 01 (3 no. 1-bed, 17 no. 2-bed, 1 no. 3-bed)(3-5-storey), 18 no. apartments in Block 02 (3 no. 1-bed, 14 no. 2-bed, 1 no. 3-bed)(3-4-storey), 10 no. apartments in Block 03 (5 no. 1-bed, 5 no. 2-bed)(3-4-storey) with a creche (c.525.9 sq.m) at ground floor level, 23 no. apartments in Block 04 (9 no. 1-bed, 9 no. 2-bed, 5 no. 3-bed)(5-storey over undercroft - 6 storeys in total), 23 no. apartments in Block 05 (4 no. 1-bed, 15 no. 2-bed, 4 no. 3-bed) (5-storey over undercroft - 6 storeys in total), 5 no. detached, 4-bed, 2-storey houses (with convertible attic)(Types A1.1 and A1.2), 12 no. terraced, 4-bed, 3-storey houses (Types A2.1, A2.2 and A4), 6 no. semi-detached/end-terraced, 4-bed, 2-storey houses (Type A3), 13 no. terraced/end-terraced, 3-bed, 2-storey houses (with convertible attic)(Types B1.1 and B1.2). All duplex apartments and apartment units will be provided with a balcony, terrace or private garden on all elevations. The proposal will include for a new vehicular/pedestrian/cyclist access from the permitted Maynooth Eastern Ring Road (MERR) to the east and adjoining future residential development to the south, as well as pedestrian/cyclist access(and vehicular access for one of the proposed houses (unit no.13) to Parklands Grove/Old Railpa
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Decision due
- 19 Jul 2026
- Residential units
- 44
- Floor area
- 6183 m²
Timeline
Application received
19 Dec 2025
Council asked for further information
19 Feb 2026
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
19 May 2026
Decision due
19 Jul 2026
Decision: conditional
16 Jul 2026
Appeal lodged (ACP-324570-26)
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Planning history within 750 m
for the conversion of attic space to habitable space, which will entail the replacement of my hip roof on the northern side of my dwelling with a gable end.
a new wastewater pumping station with an underground emergency storage tank, inlet chamber, wet well chamber, valve and flow chambers; above ground welfare building, control kiosk, fixed lifting gantry, 1 No. odour control unit, security gate and fencing. All associated ancillary and enabling works including hardstanding, landscaping and site drainage. All the above is proposed on a site of approximately 0.1 hectares
A) The part demolition of the existing dwelling structure, including the removal of the rear two storey lean-to and the single storey side extension annex, B) A part single-storey, part two-storey extension including an indoor pool and gym to the side and rear of the existing two storey dwelling comprising a total extension area of 669.1sqm, C) The construction of a 3 carport garage with storage to first floor level above (107sqm), D) Replacement of existing septic tank with a proposed new Waste Water Treatment System and associated percolation area, E) Associated pool filters and drainage systems, F) Modifications to existing site entrance, G) As well as all associated internal and external alterations and site development works
a first floor extension over the existing converted garage to the front, side and rear and a porch to the front
of Extension and Alteration Works to Existing Dwelling House, Vehicular Entrance and Associated Site Development Works
for extension and alteration works to existing dwelling house, vehicular entrance and associated site development works