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Model Court , Geraldine Road , Athy Co. Kildare

Nov 03 2025

Application Received

Dec 16 2025

Further Info. Requested

May 29 2026

Further Info. Received

Jun 23 2026

Decision

Jun 25 2026

Decision Due
  • Submitted: 03 / 11 / 2025
  • Application Type:
    RETENTION
  • Application Status:
    DECISION MADE
  • Council Decision:
    CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

the change of use to educational use of the Athy Model School stable buildings formerly in use as residential accommodation, ancillary to the adjoining Tir na nÓg Early Years Care & Educational Centre and associated internal alterations (Protected Structure AY 129)

Nearby Applications:

Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
2km 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...
2.1km 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...
940m 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...
2.5km 01/04/2026 CONDITIONAL Cardington , Athy , Co Kildare Retention permission to Retain Sunroom to the side of existing dwelling as constructed with all associated ancillary site works Details...
790m 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...
1.3km 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...
690m 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...
800m 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...
1km 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...
2.8km 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...
1.3km 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...
1.6km 11/02/2026 REFUSED Barrowford , Athy , Co Kildare to construct a dwelling house, domestic garage, new wastewater treatment system, connection to public watermain, new splayed entrance and all associated ancillary site development works Details...
1.7km 04/02/2026 N/A Barrowford , Athy , Co Kildare to construct a dwelling house, domestic garage, new wastewater treatment system, connection to public watermain, new splayed entrance and all associated ancillary site development works. Details...
850m 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...
860m 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...
860m 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...
540m 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...
1km 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...
340m 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...
780m 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...

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