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Shanrath (Townparks TD) , Athy , Co. Kildare

Oct 02 2026

Application Received

Nov 26 2026

Decision Due
  • Submitted: 02 / 10 / 2026
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    NEW APPLICATION
  • Council Decision:
    N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

for the provision of a total of 56no. dwellings, which shall comprise 6no. two-storey semi-detached 4-bed dwellings, 34no. two-storey semi-detached 3-bed dwellings, 4no. two-storey semi-detached 2-bed dwellings, 12no. apartments contained in 2no. 6-unit two/three storey apartment buildings comprising of 2no. 1-bed units, 6no. 2-bed units and 4no. 3-bed duplex units. Provision of new internal roadways and footpaths by extension of the existing residential road network serving the existing Shanrath Housing Estate, with associated works to facilitate vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access and car parking. Realignment of existing estate vehicle entrance and main access road including provision of passive traffic calming measures, reduction in length of straights, raised speed tables, reduction in carriageway width and junction radii, and provision of pedestrian crossing points. Provision of a shared footpath and cycle lane connecting to existing segregated shared cycle pedestrian path; (e) Provision of open space areas to include all hard and soft landscape works, planting and boundary treatments. All other associated site excavation, infrastructural and site development works above and below ground including; surface water drainage system, foul sewerage network including connection to previously approved foul pumping station (Planning Reference 24/61174), public lighting and all ancillary site development works.

Nearby Applications:

Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
1.5km 15/10/2026 N/A Edmund Rice Square , Athy , County Kildare Demolition of existing storage and cold room structures 94 m² and construction of 228 m² two-storey northern and eastern extension for stock room and cold room facilities. The construction of a 140 m² extension comprising a two-storey southern and eastern extension for off-licence expansion and staff amenities. The construction of 16.4 m² western extension comprising revised exit and staff toilet Complete upgrade of all building façades and all associated site works at Edmund Rice Square, Athy, Co. Kildare Details...
1.4km 09/10/2026 N/A Edmund Rice Square , Athy , County 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...
1.6km 07/10/2026 N/A 11 Ard Bhearu , Couis Bhearu , Athy for ancillary domestic storage, including household and gardening equipment, four bicycles, a home gym, and personal carpentry tools and equipment. The design and materials have been chosen to complement the existing dwelling, and the building will remain ancillary to the house with no separate residential accommodation. Details...
520m 28/09/2026 N/A Townparks , Dublin Road , Athy 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. Details...
520m 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...
520m 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...
960m 18/08/2026 CONDITIONAL Gallowshill , Athy , Co. Kildare Retention of a domestic garage / store Details...
580m 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...
2.6km 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...
1.5km 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...
260m 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...
170m 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...
310m 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...
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1.8km 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. Revised by Significant Further Information that consist of : the internal installation of antennas, a dish, antenna-supporting gantry poles, remote radio units (RRUs), cabinets and associated site works within the Bell Tower of St. Michael’s Church (a Protected Structure), Stanhope Place, Athy, Co. Kildare. A GPS device will be the only feature installed externally on the Bell Tower. Details...

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