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Newbridge College , Newbridge , Co. Kildare

Feb 12 2025

Application Received

Apr 01 2025

Further Info. Requested

Jun 13 2025

Further Info. Received

Jul 09 2025

Decision

Jul 10 2025

Decision Due

Aug 20 2025

Granted

Aug 19 2030

Expiry (if required)
  • Submitted: 12 / 02 / 2025
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    APPLICATION FINALISED
  • Council Decision:
    CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

The development will take place on the existing sports playing fields, adjacent to the River Liffey, to the east and opposite side to the existing Newbridge College buildings/campus and will consist of the following: construction of 1no. new synthetic/all-weather floodlit hockey pitch and all associated siteworks (to replace an existing grit surfaced hockey pitch) including new 3m high perimeter fencing to sides of pitch with 3m high perimeter fencing plus 3m high ball stop netting (total 6m overall) to both ends of the hockey pitch plus the provision of 6no. new 18.3m high lighting columns with floodlights around the new pitch plus the provision of dug outs/player shelters, a viewing area with 1.2m high & 0.6m high spectator rail and storage containers to serve the new pitch, • the construction of 1no. new synthetic/all-weather floodlit rugby pitch and all associated siteworks (in place of part of an existing grit surfaced hockey pitch) including new 3m high perimeter fencing to sides of pitch with 3m high perimeter fencing plus 3m high ball stop netting (total 6m overall) to eastern perimeter of pitch, 3m high perimeter fencing plus 12m high ball stop netting (total 15m overall) to western perimeter of pitch adjacent to River Liffey plus the provision of 6no. new 18.3m high lighting columns with floodlights around the new pitch to serve the new rugby pitch and also floodlights on the same lighting columns to light the existing grass pitch adjacent to the new all-weather rugby pitch plus the provision of dug outs/player shelters, a spectator viewing area with tiered steps with 1.2m high & 0.6m high spectator rail at pitch edge and storage containers to serve the new pitch, • the construction of a new path from the end of the existing private bridge over the River Liffey to the pitches to include 8no. new 5m high lighting columns with lighting and all associated siteworks to facilitate access to the new all-weather pitches, • together with all associated development siteworks related to the entire development. Newbridge College is listed on the Record of Protected Structures in the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029

Nearby Applications:

Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
1.7km 19/07/2026 N/A St. Patricks Church of Ir, Standhouse Road, Newbridge Internal alterations to a protected structure by insertion of new toilet and its enclosure with associated services into rear side vestibule under existing stairs to the south east corner of operating Church and associated siteworks. Details...
1.6km 17/07/2026 N/A Great Connell, Newbridge, Co. Kildare Alterations to previously approved (Reg Ref: 24/393) 2 storey Gate House to include a first-floor extension (43 sq m) to the side, minor modifications to all elevations and internal layout, and all ancillary site development works Details...
490m 16/07/2026 N/A 85 College Orchard, Newbridge, Co Kildare Planning Permission for; 1) Single storey extension with 2no. roof windows to the rear of existing dwelling and kitchen window to the side . 2) Conversion of existing attic space comprising modification of existing roof structure, dormer window to the rear, new access stairs, 3no. roof windows to the front of exiting dwelling and all associated site works Details...
1.6km 13/07/2026 N/A Great Connell, Newbridge, Co. Kildare for 2 storey Gate House to include a first-floor extension to the side, minor modifications to all elevations and internal layout, and all ancillary site development works Details...
920m 09/07/2026 N/A BANK OF IRELAND, Main Street, Newbridge The development will consist of the installation of 2no. digital screens at ground floor level along the southeast elevation. All screens will be located internally within the existing window display Details...
1.7km 07/07/2026 N/A St. Patricks Church of Ir, Standhouse Road, Newbridge a protected structures reference: B23-51. The development will consist of insertion of new toilet enclosure and associated services into rear side vestibule under existing stairs to the southeast corner of operating Church of Ireland. Details...
790m 21/05/2026 GRANT Apartment 1, 12 George’s, Newbridge, Kildare (a) retention of alterations and upgrading works to the existing shopfront; and (b) retention of change of use of 185 sq.m of first-floor former bar/late-night venue to a two-bedroom residential apartment, including internal refurbishment works and the installation of three rooflights, together with all associated and ancillary works Details...
1.2km 18/05/2026 GRANT 'The Weaving Shed', Newbridge Industrial E, Athgarvan Road, Kilbel Extension of Duration - 21/1145 - change of use from existing light industrial/manufacturing and retail warehousing use to Retail Class 1 use; alterations to the front/south façade including reinstatement of angled roof profile, new external cladding and signs with new entrances and shopfronts to each unit; refurbishment of some internal layouts including the provision of ancillary ground floor and mezzanine level accommodation with toilets, offices, staff facilities, kitchen and stores; alterations to car park and landscaping; and all other associated site excavation, infrastructural and site development works above and below ground Details...
1.5km 16/04/2026 CONDITIONAL Bramble Lodge , Rickardstown , Newbridge alterations and single-storey extension to the rear of existing premises to consist of a laundry room, sluice room and cleaners’ room as well as associated site and ancillary related works at Details...
260m 14/04/2026 N/A Meadowview , Old Connell Newbridge , Co. Kildare the creation of a new entrance within the existing boundary wall between the property Meadowview and the adjoining Tower Green development site. The works will include the partial demolition of the existing blockwork boundary wall and the partial removal of an existing hedge to facilitate the proposed opening in the wall for the new entrance. The proposed development will also consist of the installation of an automated sliding gate with the construction of a 3m wide access road and all associated site works within the adjoining Tower Green development site at Details...
1.7km 13/04/2026 REFUSED Baywood Villa , Moorefield Road Newbridge , Kildare a hardstanding area to the rear of Details...
820m 08/04/2026 N/A Rose Cottage , Liffey View , Newbridge sub-division of existing site for the construction of one No Two storey 3 bedroom house and one No two storey 2 bedroom house constructed as a pair of semi-detached houses, demolition of existing shed on site to facilitate the development, connection to public foul sewer and all associated site works. Revised by Significant further Information which consists of: Revised house types for each house, revised site layout plan, revised car parking and front boundary treatment and all associated site works Details...
1.2km 03/04/2026 CONDITIONAL Great Connell , Newbridge , Co. Kildare the retention of a single storey extension to the side of an existing single storey dwelling along with all site development and facilitating works. Details...
2.9km 27/03/2026 N/A Willowbrook Nursing Home , Borahard House , Morristown Upper the partial demolition of the existing part single-storey part two-storey nursing home; the demolition of the existing single storey utility outbuilding to the rear of the site; the removal of existing storage sheds (2no.) /container (1no.) and water storage tanks (2no.) to the rear of the site; the making of alterations to the remaining part of the existing nursing home; the construction of a part two-storey, part three-storey extension to the sides and rear of the remaining altered part of the nursing home, to provide an extended nursing home (bedroom capacity:88no. single occupancy en-suite bedrooms), the provision of 2no. courtyard gardens and a landscaped garden at ground level and two outdoor terraces ,one at first floor level and one at second floor level, to function as amenity open space for the residents; the construction of a single-storey detached utility building/ refuse store , a laundry bin area and the installation of an auxiliary generator to the north east of the extended nursing home on the opposite side of the internal access road ; the making of alterations to the internal access road and the carparking layout (proposed capacity: 29no. spaces); the provision of 2no. cycle parking facilities (total capacity 20 no. spaces); and all associated site development works Details...
260m 23/03/2026 N/A Meadowview , Old Connell , Newbridge will consist of provision of a newly formed access route within an existing boundary wall at Meadowview, Old Connell, Newbridge, Co. Kildare including the installation of an electronic sliding gate and a 3m wide access road within the boundary of Tower Green, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Details...
1.4km 23/03/2026 N/A Lidl , Athgarvan Road , Newbridge construction of a new Discount Foodstore Supermarket with ancillary off-licence sales on an extended site. The proposed development comprises: 1) The demolition of existing single storey Discount Foodstore (with ancillary off-licence use) measuring 1,746 sqm gross floor space with a net retail sales area of 1,286 sqm; 2) The construction of a part single part two storey Discount Foodstore Supermarket with ancillary off-licence use (with mono-pitch roof and internal mezzanine plant deck) measuring 2,556 sqm gross floor space with a net retail sales area of 1,742 sqm; 3) Redevelopment / reconfiguration and extension of existing site layout, adjusted vehicular and pedestrian access points, car parking, hard and soft landscaping and public realm; and, 4) Provision and renewal of boundary treatments, free standing and building mounted signage, trolley bay enclosure, refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment, electricity sub-station and switch room, public lighting, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, roof mounted solar panels, cycle parking, modification of existing drainage, utility and services infrastructure and connections, waste storage facilities, and all other associated and ancillary development and works above and below ground level Details...
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1.8km 06/03/2026 CONDITIONAL Kilbelin , Newbridge , Co. Kildare (a) revised number and locations of rooflights to southwest elevation, (b) erection of patio door to southwest elevation, (c) revised location of foul sewer line to run to the southeastern boundary of the site, and (d) revised vehicular entrance design along with all associated site development and facilitating works. Details...
2.9km 04/03/2026 CONDITIONAL Site 35 Rowan Tree Road , Momentum Logistics Park , Ladytown Naas for • The construction of 1 no. warehousing/industrial/logistics building (approx. 11,901 sqm total GFA and 16.37m in height) including ancillary office space, reception area, lobby, circulation areas, plant, tea stations, stores, a gym, a canteen, meeting rooms, comms room, WCs and shower facilities; • The provision of 37 no. dock levellers and 6 no. doors on grade for loading and unloading of Heavy Goods Vehicles; • The provision of 114 no. trailer parking spaces; • The provision of a Double Deck Drive Thru with canopy structure for level loading; • The provision of 82 no. car parking spaces (including 7 no. EV parking spaces and 5 no. accessible parking spaces), 4 no. motorbike parking spaces and 56 no. secure bicycle parking spaces; • 3 no. new vehicular access / egress points are proposed in the form of 2 no. HGV access / egress points via Rowan Tree Road and 1 no. vehicular access point to the serve staff car parking areas separately via Rowan Tree Road; • 1 no. bin store (approx. 32 sqm) and 1 no. recycling store (approx. 18 sqm) (approx. 50 sqm total GFA); • 1 no. ESB Substation located along Rowan Tree Road; • 1 no. Sprinkler Tank and 1 no. Pump House associated with the proposed warehousing unit; • 1 no. LPG Tank; • An attenuation basin located at the north-western boundary of the site; • Extension of pedestrian and cycling facilities along Rowan Tree Road previously permitted under Reg. Ref. 23516; • 3 no. signage areas on the north-eastern, south-western and south-eastern elevations of the proposed unit (approx. 2.135m x 7.240m each) • PV solar panels at roof level; • Security Fencing (approx. 2.4m in height) surrounding the Service Yard on the south-western boundary, and north-western boundary and to include new security fence & sliding gates to the 2no HGV access / egress points on the south-eastern elevation. • All associated site development works including lighting, external plant, landscaping and engineering works. Details...
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