Townparks , Dublin Road , Athy

Sep 28 2026

Application Received

Nov 22 2026

Decision Due

Submitted: 28 / 09 / 2026
Kildare County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
NEW APPLICATION
Council Decision:
N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

for the construction of 7 no dwellings, split into 2 terraced blocks, of 4 no. dwellings and 3 no. dwellings consisting of; 2 no. 4 bedroom three storey end terrace dwellings, 3 no. 3 bedroom two storey mid terrace dwellings,2 no. 3 bedroom two storey end terrace dwellings, Permission for the formation of a new entrance road to the site off the Dublin Road. The development will include the addition of 17 car parking spaces for residents and visitors. Works also to include site development works, site landscaping, and connection to public services and all associated site works.

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
2.6km	29/09/2026	N/A	Closeburn , Woodstock North , Athy Co Kildare	Planning permission to construct an extension to dwelling house. Permission to demolish previous built extension to facilitate same works. Permission for necessary renovations to same house. Permission for the installation of a new wastewater treatment system and associated site works at Closeburn, Woodstock North , Athy, Co. Kildare. R14 T455	Details...
10m	24/09/2026	N/A	Townparks , Dublin Road , Athy	to construct 7 no. dwellings, split into a block of 3 no. terraced dwellings and a block of 4 no. terraced dwelling consisting of; 2 no. 4 bedroom three storey end terrace dwellings, 3 no. 3 bedroom two storey mid terrace dwellings, 2 no. 3 bedroom two storey end terrace dwellings, as well as site development works, site landscaping, and connection to public services and all associated site works at the above address	Details...
2.7km	24/09/2026	N/A	Cuan Mhuire , Milltown , Athy Co. Kildare.	for demolition of existing glazed conservatory located at the rear elevation of the existing treatment unit building, demolition of existing entrance lobby located on the existing treatment unit front elevation & relocation of 3 No existing greenhouses situated in the curtilage of existing treatment unit building. Changes in design and layout to existing addiction treatment unit including construction of new single storey extension to the rear Western elevation of existing treatment unit building, construction of covered walkway to rear elevation of existing treatment unit building and construction of 2 no single storey 1-bedroom apartments at northern elevation of existing building Permission for elevational changes to all elevations of existing treatment unit building including construction of new single storey entrance lobby, installation of external insulation, application of new finishes including render and hardwood timber cladding, plus alterations to existing fenestration on selected elevations. Permission for the construction of new two storey building and glass link to the rear of existing treatment unit. The proposed new building will consist of Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Toilet Facilities, Plantroom and Storeroom on the ground floor and provision of 7 No ensuite double bedrooms and 2 no ensuite single bedrooms for use of residents of treatment unit, together with connection to existing Public Sewers along with all other ancillary siteworks.	Details...
2.7km	17/09/2026	N/A	Cuan Mhuire , Milltown , Athy	demolition of existing glazed conservatory located at the rear elevation of the existing treatment unit building, demolition of existing entrance lobby located on the existing treatment unit front elevation & relocation of 3 No existing greenhouses situated in the curtilage of existing treatment unit building. Changes in design and layout to existing addiction treatment unit including construction of new single storey extension to the rear Western elevation of existing treatment unit building, construction of covered walkway to rear elevation of existing treatment unit building and construction of 2 no single storey 1-bedroom apartments at northern elevation of existing building. Permission for elevational changes to all elevations of existing treatment unit building including construction of new single storey entrance lobby, installation of external insulation, application of new finishes including render and hardwood timber cladding, plus alterations to existing fenestration on selected elevations. Permission for the construction of new two storey building and glass link to the rear of existing treatment unit. The proposed new building will consist of Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Toilet Facilities, Plantroom and Storeroom on the ground floor and provision of 7 No ensuite double bedrooms and 2 no ensuite single bedrooms for use of residents of treatment unit, together with connection to existing Public Sewers along with all other ancillary siteworks	Details...
2.7km	16/09/2026	N/A	Cuan Mhuire , Milltown , Athy Co. Kildare.	for demolition of existing glazed conservatory located at the rear elevation of the existing treatment unit building, demolition of existing entrance lobby located on the existing treatment unit front elevation & relocation of 3 No existing greenhouses situated in the curtilage of existing treatment unit building. Changes in design and layout to existing addiction treatment unit including construction of new single storey extension to the rear Western elevation of existing treatment unit building, construction of covered walkway to rear elevation of existing treatment unit building and construction of 2 no single storey 1-bedroom apartments at northern elevation of existing building Permission for elevational changes to all elevations of existing treatment unit building including construction of new single storey entrance lobby, installation of external insulation, application of new finishes including render and hardwood timber cladding, plus alterations to existing fenestration on selected elevations. Permission for the construction of new two storey building and glass link to the rear of existing treatment unit. The proposed new building will consist of Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Toilet Facilities, Plantroom and Storeroom on the ground floor and provision of 7 No ensuite double bedrooms and 2 no ensuite single bedrooms for use of residents of treatment unit, together with connection to existing Public Sewers along with all other ancillary siteworks.	Details...
20m	14/09/2026	N/A	Townparks , Dublin Road , Athy	7 no. dwellings, split into a block of 3 no. terraced dwellings and a block of 4 no. terraced dwellings consisting of; • 2 no. 4 bedroom three storey end terrace dwellings; • 3 no. 3 bedroom two storey mid terrace dwellings; • 2 no. 3 bedroom two storey end terrace dwellings; As well as site development works, site landscaping, and connection to public services and all associated site works	Details...
1.4km	18/08/2026	N/A	Gallowshill , Athy , Co. Kildare	Retention of a domestic garage / store	Details...
390m	30/07/2026	N/A	Geraldine Road , Athy , Co. Kildare	will consist of the following: • Construction of 32 no. residential units, consisting of 14 no. semi-detached 2 storey houses (14 no. 3-bedroom houses) and 18 no. apartments (6 no. 1-bedroom apartments and 12 no. 2-bedroom apartments) in 3 no. 2 storey blocks; • Provision of a new vehicular and pedestrian access from Geraldine Road; • Provision of a foul pumping station; • Provision of 39 no. car parking spaces and 53 no. bicycle parking spaces; • Provision of public and communal open space and landscaping; • The proposed development includes foul and surface water drainage, public and communal open space, landscaping, boundary treatments, footpaths, internal roads, public lighting, bin stores and all associated site development works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared for the development and accompanies the planning application.	Details...
2.1km	26/05/2026	CONDITIONAL	In the townlands of Woodstock South Ballaghmoon Bennetsbridge Castleroe East Castleroe West Crooket Gorteenvacan Knocknagee , Knockroe Maganey Lower Maganey Upper Newtownallen , Prumpelstown Upper Rosbran and Tonlegee within County Kildare	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...
2km	21/05/2026	CONDITIONAL	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...
520m	20/05/2026	N/A	Shanrath (Townparks TD) , Athy , Co. Kildare	The development will consist of the following variations to a previous Grant of Permission (Pl. Ref: 25/60179): (i) alterations to comply with Condition 2 (b) by omitting Blocks 1, 2 and 3 (comprising dwelling units 35F, 36A, 37A, 38F, H1 31, J1 32, H33, J34, J10, H09, J1 08, H1O7, H155, J1 56, H57 and J58); (ii) the reconfiguration of Blocks 1, 2 and 3 to ensure no overshadowing or overlooking of adjoining units shall occur and that sufficient passive surveillance is provided to consolidated public open spaces; (iii) the redesign of Blocks 1, 2 and 3 to form part two-storey and part three-storey buildings to provide 3no. 1-Bed first-floor apartments, 10no. 2-bed ground floor apartments and 7no. 3-bed duplex units at first and second floor with associated parking, bike and bin stores; (iv) the addition of 2no. three-bedroom two-storey semi-detached dwelling units (29A and 30F) and (v) All other site excavation, infrastructural and site development works above and below ground including surface water drainage network, petrol oil interception, SuDS features and associated infiltration systems, foul sewerage networks, rising main and connection to the existing public foul drainage network, public lighting, boundary wall treatments and all ancillary site development works associated with these variations to the Grant of Permission Pl. Ref: 25/60179	Details...
540m	01/05/2026	N/A	Shanrath (Townparks TD) , Athy , Co. Kildare	(a) The provision of 12no. three-bedroom two-storey semi-detached dwellings utilising new internal roadways and footpaths by extension of the existing residential road network within the existing Shanrath Housing Estate, with associated works to facilitate vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access and car parking with the associated provision of open space areas to include all hard and soft landscape works, planting and boundary treatments to include boundary walls, fencing and railings and play areas as Grant of Permission (Pl. Ref: 25/60179) and (b) All other associated site excavation, infrastructural and site development works above and below ground including; surface water drainage network, petrol oil interception, SuDS features and associated infiltration systems, foul sewerage networks, rising main and connection to the existing public foul drainage network, public lighting and all ancillary site development works	Details...
550m	01/05/2026	N/A	Shanrath (Townparks TD) , Athy , Co. Kildare	(a) to amend Condition No. 2(c) from “In the interest of clarity and to ensure the cohesive development of the subject lands, prior to the commencement of any development, a phasing plan shall be submitted for the overall site for the agreement of the Planning Authority. No more than 26 units shall commence development until such time as revised proposals have been permitted for the blocks detailed above 1-3.” to read as “In the interest of clarity and to ensure the cohesive development of the subject lands, prior to the commencement of any development, a phasing plan shall be submitted for the overall site for the agreement of the Planning Authority. No more than 54 units shall commence development until such time as revised proposals have been permitted for the blocks detailed above 1-3.” (b) change 3no. apartment blocks Nos. 55-58, 39-42 and 75-78 (all incl.) to 2no. four-bed semi-detached and 4no. three-bedroom semi-detached houses respectively. (a reduction of six dwellings). (c) miscellaneous alterations to proposed boundary treatments at the new development and with its junction with Rath Park. (d) All other associated site excavation, infrastructural and site development works above and below ground including surface water drainage network, petrol oil interception, SuDS features and associated infiltration systems, foul sewerage networks, rising main and connection to the existing public foul drainage network, public lighting and all ancillary site development works.	Details...
2.8km	29/04/2026	REFUSED	Smallford , Athy , Kildare	To convert the existing creché to two self-catering domestic units, upgrade the existing septic tank, percolation area to treatment plant and soil filter and entrance and all associated site works.	Details...
870m	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...
2.6km	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...
710m	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...
770m	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...

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