Healys Old Post Office, Curryhills, Prosperous
Proposed development
The development will consists of; Conservation repair of existing abandoned Post office, and shopfront and adjoining existing overhead residential accommodation in two-storey house incorporating old shop/ post office into single residence with commercial let/ granny flat to rear. Change of use of presently unused store to ancillary residential use with new connecting opening internally the installation of new heating and electrics and services and all ancillary site works. • Removal of later loft floor to rear storage building, insertion of windows to existing openings. • Conservation repair of external render to front and south elevations lime plinth and full lime render to rear and east gable. • Removal of metal security bars to ground floor windows, internal grilles to upper floors and roller shutter within shop. Removal of modern post office fitments and counter. • Reinsertion of appropriate fenestration with removal of uPVC windows and replacement with double glazed timber sliding sash windows. • Re-slating of roof and flashings with new natural slate. • Addition of new rooflight to rear north facing pitched roof on return. • Demolition of rear, of 20th century porch and repair of walls once removed. • Insertion of new window Grnd. floor south elevation. • Subdivision of first floor bedroom for new bathroom, hall and new timber stairs. • Modifications to layout to provide for kitchen and services. • Removal of previous drylining to ground floor and replacement with new insulated breathable finish. • Removal of existing concrete floors on ground floor for replacement with insulated concrete floor and underfloor heating. Replacement of timber floor at lower level with limecrete floor. • Reduction of external ground level to rear yard and south elevation, which is to be enclosed with parkland railing, removal of later asphalt surface in carpark area. • Conservation repair of seperate historic earthen Building to rear, and lime render with new gutters and structural repair.
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- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Decision due
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Timeline
Application received
30 Jan 2026
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The development consists of; a) the retention of one (x1) bed apartment unit labelled Apartment 1a, and the retention of a studio unit labelled 2a, b) these units are located at first floor level of the existing building, accessed by an existing door at ground level, c) For Apartment 1a – (i) the installation of a balcony with supporting columns to ground level. To be located in the same location as a balcony granted under a previous planning application (ref. no. 17/779), (ii) new door ope onto said balcony, (iii) internal remodelling works, d) For Studio 2a – (i) extending the unit internally over the existing stairs to facilitate the installation of a loggia balcony, (ii) remove window frame and widen existing window ope for said loggia balcony on the front elevation, (iii) internal remodelling works, e) all existing alterations, internal modifications and all existing associated site works.
a) one (x1) bed apartment unit labelled Apartment 1a, and the retention of a studio unit labelled 2a, b) these units are located at first floor level of the existing building, accessed by an existing door at ground level, c) For Apartment 1a – (i) the installation of a balcony with supporting columns to ground level. To be located in the same location as a balcony granted under a previous planning application (ref. no. 17/779), (ii) new door ope onto said balcony, (iii) internal remodelling works, d) For Studio 2a – (i) extending the unit internally over the existing stairs to facilitate the installation of a loggia balcony, (ii) remove window frame and widen existing window ope for said loggia balcony on the front elevation, (iii) internal remodelling works, e) all existing alterations, internal modifications and all existing associated site works
modifications to the previously granted residential development under Planning Reg. Ref. 22/1135 and ABP Ref. ABP-316854-23, consisting of following: (i) Proposed change of 3 no. 3-bedroom semi-detached units, 1 no. 4-bedroom semi-detached unit and 1 no. 4-bedroom detached unit to 4 no. 3-bedroom terraced units, 1 no. 2-bedroom semi-detached unit and 1 no. 3-bedroom semi-detached unit, located on the north-eastern side of the site. (ii) Proposed change of 2 no. 4-bedroom semi-detached units and 2 no. 3-bedroom semi-detached units to 2 no. 3-bedroom semi-detached units and 3 no. 3-bedroom terraced units, located on the north-western side of the site. (iii) Proposed modifications to the layout and elevations of 4 no. 3-bedroom semi-detached units, located on the southern side of the site; Proposed change of 1 no. 2-storey 4-bedroom detached house to 2 no. 2-storey 2-bedroom semi-detached houses, located on the southern side of the site. (iv) Proposed modifications will increase the total number of residential units from the permitted 34 no. units to 37 no. units; All with associated site works, drainage, private open space/rear gardens, driveways & car parking. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this application and will be available for inspection at the offices of the Planning Authority
modifications to the previously granted residential development under Planning Reg. Ref. 22/1135 and ABP Ref. ABP-316854-23, consisting of following: (i) Proposed change of 3 no. 3-bedroom semi-detached units, 1 no. 4-bedroom semi-detached unit and 1 no. 4-bedroom detached unit to 4 no. 3-bedroom terraced units, 1 no. 2-bedroom semi-detached unit and 1 no. 3-bedroom semi-detached unit, located on the north-eastern side of the site. (ii) Proposed change of 2 no. 4-bedroom semi-detached units and 2 no. 3-bedroom semi-detached units to 2 no. 3-bedroom semi-detached units and 3 no. 3-bedroom terraced units, located on the north-western side of the site. (iii) Proposed modifications to the layout and elevations of 4 no. 3-bedroom semi-detached units, located on the southern side of the site; Proposed change of 1 no. 2-storey 4-bedroom detached house to 2 no. 2-storey 2-bedroom semi-detached houses, located on the southern side of the site. (iv) Proposed modifications will increase the total number of residential units from the permitted 34 no. units to 37 no. units; All with associated site works, drainage, private open space/rear gardens, driveways & car parking.
Permission for construction of a single storey detached bungalow, single storey domestic garage, recessed entrance and connection to public foul sewer and all associated site works.
We Jackie & Morris Madden intend to apply for retention permission for a development at Curryhills, Prosperous, Co. Kildare. W91X8NA, to include the following, A) Retention as constructed of the entrance porch to the side of the existing dwelling, B) The single storey garage located to the side of the dwelling, along with all associated site development and facilitating works.