Vetcare Gallows Hill Business Centre , Dublin Road , Athy

Oct 23 2024

Application Received

Dec 10 2024

Decision

Dec 17 2024

Decision Due

Feb 05 2025

Granted

Feb 23 2026

Commencement Notice

Mar 16 2026

Commencement Started

Jan 05 2027

Expiry (if required)

Submitted: 23 / 10 / 2024
Kildare County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

for alterations to the previously proposed passenger lift addition proposed in the previously granted planning file reference 21/628. The alterations will include the addition of a lift lobby at Ground and First Floor, as well as the revision of the reception area layout and all associated site works

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
2.6km	26/05/2026	GRANT	In the townlands of Woods, Knockroe, Maganey Lower, Prumpelstown Upper, Ro	Replacement (“restringing”) and uprating of c.8.89km section of the conductor along the existing Athy - Carlow 110 kV OHL circuit; - Provision of fibre communication connection on the uprated circuit; - Replacement of 11No. existing Intermediate Wooden Polesets, with similar structures. The replacement of these structures will result in standardised heights from 16m to 24m, with height increases between 1m and 3m; - Replacement of 12No. existing intermediate Wooden Polesets crossarms; - Recapping works on shear blocks at 1No. existing steel angle mast; - Foundation strengthening of 1No. existing steel angle mast; - Bar member replacements to 8No. existing steel angle masts; - Separation of the existing double OHL circuit to provide for a new bypass OHL section measuring approximately 422m, connecting from the existing Athy 110 kV substation to the following proposed new structures on the existing Athy - Portlaoise 110 kV OHL: 2no. new single circuit angle masts (approximately 22.5m maximum height) and 1no. new wooden poleset (approximately 23.6m maximum height); and, - All associated works/development to existing structures, including hardware replacement (strain clamps, suspension clamps and vibration dampers), replacement of step bolts, replacement of line identification and danger notices, painting of angle masts, replacement/installation of anti-climbing guards, access tracks, vegetation clearance, temporary construction compounds and all other works necessary to facilitate the development	Details...
1.6km	21/05/2026	GRANT	Bray Upper, Athy, Co. Kildare	(A) permission to remove condition 3 of planning file 99/1433 regarding sterilisation of the lands subject to this application (B) permission for a new two storey dwelling house, domestic garage, effluent treatment system with percolation area, alterations to existing vehicle entrance to provide a shared entrance and all associated site works	Details...
1.3km	14/04/2026	CONDITIONAL	Drímona , 4 Chanterlands , Athy	Blocking up of existing front door and for retention of the following:Front porch , rear extension and conversion of garage to living accommodation.	Details...
190m	02/03/2026	N/A	Gallowshill , Athy , Co. Kildare	open storage yard comprising of (a) new staff vehicle parking area, (b) parking bays for 3no. mobile welfare units for staff facilities, (c) 6no. storage bays for surface dressing chips, (d) crash barrier to eastern boundary, (e) 2.0m high mesh fencing to all boundaries, (f) upgrade of existing vehicular entrance, (g) erection of a bicycle shelter, (h) external lighting along with all associated site development and facilitating works.	Details...
1.9km	27/02/2026	CONDITIONAL	Kilkenny Road , Athy , Co. Kildare	the extension & alteration of the existing Canteen Building to include the following, (i) demolition of existing Single Storey Annex (6m2), (ii) construction of a new changing room, locker area, WC’s and Universal WC (51m2), with (iii) Internal alterations and elevational upgrades, and all associated site development works	Details...
1.3km	26/02/2026	N/A	St. Michael's Church , Stanhope Place , Athy	the installation of telecommunications equipment by way of antennas, a dish, gantry poles supporting antennae, remote radio units (RRU’s), GPS, cabinets and all associated site works	Details...
200m	19/02/2026	N/A	Gallowshill , Athy , Co. Kildare	for open storage yard comprising of (a) new staff vehicle parking area, (b) parking bays for 3no. mobile welfare units for staff facilities, (c) 6no. storage bays for surface dressing chips, (d) crash barrier to eastern boundary, (e) 2.0m high mesh fencing to all boundaries, (f) upgrade of existing vehicular entrance, (g) erection of a bicycle shelter, (h) external lighting along with all associated site development and facilitating works.	Details...
1.6km	18/02/2026	N/A	23 Duke Street , Athy , Co. Kildare	1. Change of use of existing ground floor front shop to part of proposed dwelling unit, 2. Demolition of existing rear shed and change of use of shed and outhouse on rear of ground floor to proposed dwelling unit, 3. Conversion of ground floor of no. 23 Duke St Street front and portion of rear return into a one bed ground floor apartment, 4. Conversion of upper two floors of no. 23 Duke St Street front and part of first floor rear returns, into a three-bedroom dwelling unit, 5. Conversion and extension of remaining part of the rear return of ground and first floor into 2 no. two – bed duplex apartments. 6. Associated site works	Details...
2.6km	17/02/2026	N/A	Smallford , Athy , Kildare	to convert the existing creché to two self-caterinq domestic units, utilising the existing septic tank percolation area and entrance and all associated site works	Details...
1.8km	11/02/2026	CONDITIONAL	Kilkenny Road , Athy , Kildare	the upgrade of part of the existing production building to include the following (i) removal of part of the existing roof and wall cladding and associated structure (139m2) (ii) erection of new structure and cladding within the production building (139m2) to cover the existing floor area and to allow for an increase in height within the facility to a maximum eaves height of 16.85m and a maximum ridge height of 18.59m and all associated site development works	Details...
1.2km	03/02/2026	CONDITIONAL	11 Chanterlands , Athy , Co Kildare	to construct a single storey extension to the front and rear of existing dwelling. Planning permission for alterations and renovations to same dwelling. Planning permission to demolish existing front porch extension. Planning permission to widen the existing vehicular entrance to provide for additional carparking and all associated ancillary site development works	Details...
1.5km	27/01/2026	N/A	Edmund Rice Square , Athy , Co. Kildare	• Demolition of existing storage and cold room structures 94 m² and construction of a 222 m² two-storey northern extension for stock room and cold room facilities. The construction of a 140 m² extension comprising a two-storey southern extension for off-licence expansion and staff amenities, complete upgrade of all building façades and all associated site works at above address	Details...
1.5km	22/01/2026	N/A	Edmund Rice Square , Athy , Co. Kildare	demolition of existing storage and cold room structures 94 m² and construction of a 222 m² two-storey northern extension for stock room and cold room facilities. The construction of a 140 m² extension comprising a two-storey southern extension for off-licence expansion and staff amenities, complete upgrade of all building façades and all associated site works	Details...
1.1km	13/01/2026	CONDITIONAL	58-67 Leinster Street & Nelson's Yard , & Mount Hawkins , Athy	a residential development comprising 38 no. residential units (c.2834sq.m) including: the demolition of derelict buildings, storage units and boundaries; refurbishment of the Protected Structure RPS Ref:AY058) to include change of use of ground floor from Licensed Premises to 1 no. one-bedroom ground-floor apartment with 1 no. two-bedroom first floor apartment, new shopfront and signage; the construction of 12 no. two-bed duplex apartments, 4 no. one-bedroom apartments (two over two); and 10 no. one-bedroom apartments with 10 no. two bedroom duplex apartments over in two three-storey blocks. All units to have own-door ground floor access. The development will also consist of the closure of three existing vehicular access points and the provision of one new vehicular access road, alterations to the public road and footpath on the north boundary along Mount Hawkins and a new pedestrian access at 67 Leinster Street; the provision of 60 cycle and 14 car parking spaces, laundry and bin stores, the provision of landscaping including boundary treatments; and all ancillary site development and utility works,	Details...
1.2km	23/12/2025	CONDITIONAL	Glebelands , Athy , Co. Kildare	Retention to retain after school building, with independent relaxation room building as constructed to the side of existing playschool, all ancillary site works and services	Details...
500m	16/12/2025	REFUSED	Geraldine Road , Athy , Co. Kildare	for 1.) the construction of 32no. dwelling units comprising of 6 no. 1 bed units, 14 no. 2 bed units & 12 no. 3 bed units all of 2 storey construction, 2.) the provision of a new vehicular and pedestrian access to the site from the Geraldine Road, 3.) the provision of a foul pumping station and 4.) all ancillary site and landscaping works necessary to complete the development. An NIS will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application	Details...
360m	09/12/2025	CONDITIONAL	Shanrath (Townparks TD) , Athy , Co. Kildare	a material alteration to the previously approved development (Pl. Ref. 24/60683). The changes pertain to no. 28 (a 3-bed Type F dwelling) and no.27 (a 3-bed Type A dwelling). The main alterations include: a) A reduction in ground floor ceiling height resulting in a corresponding reduction in overall height, b) Increased Building Depth leading to a proportional increase in floor area, and c) Associated internal modifications together with alterations to the external elevations	Details...
1.7km	27/11/2025	CONDITIONAL	35 Upper Saint Josephs Terrace , Athy , Co Kildare	to retain front porch as constructed and full planning permission to alter / upgrade same. Planning permission to construct an extension to the rear of existing dwelling and including permission to carry out alterations / renovations to same dwelling. Planning permission for the demolition of previously built domestic extension and domestic shed to facilitate the new extension. Planning to include all associated ancillary site development works	Details...
750m	25/11/2025	CONDITIONAL	Meadow Mill Clonmullin and Gallowshill , Geraldine Road , Athy	to amend the wording of condition 38 of planning permission ref: 19/233 (as extended by application ref: 25/85) in respect of the timing of the completion and terms of occupation of the permitted creche within Phase 3, Meadow Mill, Athy	Details...
520m	18/11/2025	REFUSED	Townlands (Reban West) Dublin Road , Athy , Co. Kildare	to construct 8 no. 3 bedroom two storey dwellings, connection to public services and all associated site works	Details...

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Notice Submitted: 23 / 02 / 2026
Start Date: 16 / 03 / 2026
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