Downings North , Prosperous , Co. Kildare

Nov 07 2025

Application Received

Jan 09 2026

Further Info. Requested

Mar 18 2026

Further Info. Received

Apr 10 2026

Decision

Apr 14 2026

Decision Due

Submitted: 07 / 11 / 2025
Kildare County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
REFUSED (Refused)

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Development Description:

for bungalow type dwelling, detached domestic garage, proprietary effluent treatment system, recessed vehicular entrance, to be accessed off an existing recessed vehicular entrance-/egress point & access avenue, and all associated ancillary site-works. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of: Amending the red line site boundary and the locations for proposed bungalow, garage, effluent treatment system, & vehicular entrance

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
2.6km	16/07/2026	N/A	Blackwood, Robertstown, Co Kildare	for the construction of a two storey rear extension to existing two storey house, construction of a two storey front extension to existing two storey house, removal of two storey gable end front projections to existing house, amendments of existing side fenestrations with new doors and windows at ground and first floor level, removal of front stone and brick façade with replacement nappe plaster, construction of single storey side extensions to existing two storey house, installation of new secondary effluent treatment system and all associated site works.	Details...
1.7km	14/07/2026	N/A	Weavers court, Prosperous, Co. Kildare	consists of; a) the retention of two separate one (x1) bedroomed residential apartment / studio units, instead of one two (x2) bedroomed residential apartment unit, b) these units are located at first floor level of the existing building, accessed by an existing door at ground level, c) all existing alterations, internal modifications and all existing associated site works.	Details...
1.7km	08/07/2026	N/A	weavers court, prosperous, Co. Kildare	The development consists of; a) the retention of one (x1) bedroomed residential apartment and a studio apartment, instead of one two (x2) bedroomed residential apartment, b) these units are located at first floor level of the existing building, accessed by an existing door at ground level, c) all existing alterations, internal modifications and all existing associated site works.	Details...
2.1km	07/07/2026	N/A	Not Available	part demolition of an extension to an existing cottage, renovating & refurbishing the existing single storey cottage, constructing a single storey extension to the rear, constructing a detached domestic garage, de-commissioning an existing septic tank system & installing a replacement proprietary effluent treatment system in lieu, upgrading an existing vehicular entrance, and all associated ancillary site-works	Details...
2km	22/05/2026	REFUSE	Mylerstown, Robertstown, Co. Kildare	Permission to construct new recessed residential entrance and driveway, remove existing front boundary hedge and construct new post and rail fence with native hedge 3 metres from edge of existing road and all other associated works and services.	Details...
2.6km	21/05/2026	REFUSE	Robertstown East, Naas, Co. Kildare	the construction of a dwelling, a secondary treatment system, a road entrance and ancillary works	Details...
2.6km	21/05/2026	REFUSE	Robertstown East, Naas, Co. Kildare	the construction of a dwelling, a secondary treatment system, a road entrance and ancillary works	Details...
670m	24/03/2026	CONDITIONAL	Downings North , Prosperous , Co. Kildare	For the construction of a one and half story rear extension to existing detached dormer bungalow, permission to infill existing recessed area on front of house, installation and modification of gable end windows, permission for new rooflight to front place of existing house, permission to move existing entrance to the east of existing entrance as a replacement entrance and all associated site works.	Details...
1.2km	11/03/2026	GRANT	Buttermilk Lane, Downings North, Prosperous	a new septic tank and percolation area and all associated drainage, site and ancillary works. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of: The proposed removal of the existing septic tank and percolation area as required	Details...
1.2km	05/03/2026	N/A	Buttermilk Lane , Downings North , Prosperous	for a new septic tank and percolation area and all associated drainage, site and ancillary works.	Details...
1.7km	19/02/2026	GRANT	Curryhills, Prosperous, Co. Kildare	constructing three no. two-storey detached type dwellings, one no. detached bungalow type dwelling, connection to public foul drain system, and all associated ancillary site works	Details...
1.7km	12/02/2026	N/A	Healys Old Post Office , CurryhillsProsperous , Co Kildare	of Conservation repair of existing abandoned Post office, and shopfront and adjoining existing overhead residential accommodation in two-storey house incorporating old shop/ post office into single residence with commercial let/ granny flat to rear. Change of use of presently unused store to ancillary residential use with new connecting opening internally the installation of new heating and electrics and services and all ancillary site works. • Removal of later loft floor to rear storage building, insertion of windows to existing openings. • Conservation repair of external render to front and south elevations lime plinth and full lime render to rear and east gable. • Removal of metal security bars to ground floor windows, internal grilles to upper floors and roller shutter within shop. Removal of modern post office fitments and counter. • Reinsertion of appropriate fenestration with removal of uPVC windows and replacement with double glazed timber sliding sash windows. • Re-slating of roof and flashings with new natural slate. • Addition of new rooflight to rear north facing pitched roof on return. • Demolition of rear, of 20th century porch and repair of walls once removed. • Insertion of new window Grnd. floor south elevation. • Subdivision of first floor bedroom for new bathroom, hall and new timber stairs. • Modifications to layout to provide for kitchen and services. • Removal of previous drylining to ground floor and replacement with new insulated breathable finish. • Removal of existing concrete floors on ground floor for replacement with insulated concrete floor and underfloor heating. Replacement of timber floor at lower level with limecrete floor. • Reduction of external ground level to rear yard and south elevation, which is to be enclosed with parkland railing, removal of later asphalt surface in carpark area. • Conservation repair of seperate historic earthen Building to rear, and lime render with new gutters and structural repair.	Details...
1.7km	30/01/2026	N/A	Healys Old Post Office , Curryhills , Prosperous	The development will consists of ; Conservation repair of existing abandoned Post office, and shopfront and adjoining existing overhead residential accommodation in two-storey house incorporating old shop/ post office into single residence with commercial let/ granny flat to rear. Change of use of presently unused store to ancillary residential use with new connecting opening internally the installation of new heating and electrics and services and all ancillary site works. • Removal of later loft floor to rear storage building, insertion of windows to existing openings. • Conservation repair of external render to front and south elevations lime plinth and full lime render to rear and east gable. • Removal of metal security bars to ground floor windows, internal grilles to upper floors and roller shutter within shop. Removal of modern post office fitments and counter. • Reinsertion of appropriate fenestration with removal of uPVC windows and replacement with double glazed timber sliding sash windows. • Re-slating of roof and flashings with new natural slate. • Addition of new rooflight to rear north facing pitched roof on return. • Demolition of rear, of 20th century porch and repair of walls once removed. • Insertion of new window Grnd. floor south elevation. • Subdivision of first floor bedroom for new bathroom, hall and new timber stairs. • Modifications to layout to provide for kitchen and services. • Removal of previous drylining to ground floor and replacement with new insulated breathable finish. • Removal of existing concrete floors on ground floor for replacement with insulated concrete floor and underfloor heating. Replacement of timber floor at lower level with limecrete floor. • Reduction of external ground level to rear yard and south elevation, which is to be enclosed with parkland railing, removal of later asphalt surface in carpark area. • Conservation repair of seperate historic earthen Building to rear, and lime render with new gutters and structural repair.	Details...
2.4km	15/01/2026	CONDITIONAL	Coolree Lodge , Coolree , Prosperous Robertstown	retention permission for the on-site wastewater treatment & disposal system as constructed	Details...
2.4km	14/01/2026	N/A	Coolree Lodge , Coolree , Prosperous	retention permission for the on-site wastewater treatment & disposal system as constructed	Details...
2.1km	22/12/2025	REFUSED	Mylerstown , Robertstown , Co. Kildare.	Proposed part demolition of an extension to an existing cottage, renovating & refurbishing the existing single storey cottage, constructing a single storey extension to the rear, constructing a detached domestic garage, de-commissioning an existing septic tank system & installing a replacement proprietary effluent treatment system in lieu, upgrading an existing vehicular entrance, and all associated ancillary site-works	Details...
370m	15/12/2025	N/A	Downings South , Prosperous , Co. Kildare	planning permission to reconstruct and remodel existing derelict house including separation of unit from existing adjoining neighbouring property together with all associated site works. Retention permission is sought for the following: 1. Temporary siting of existing Mobile dwelling house for a period of 5 years 2. Existing waste water treatment system, stormwater soakaways and all associated site works. 3. Widening of existing northern vehicular entrance. 4. Resurfacing of entire site with broken stone made from recycled building waste together with all associated site works. 5. Temporary siting of existing Shed to the front of the existing derelict dwelling. 6. Existing boundary fencing as constructed	Details...
1.6km	24/10/2025	CONDITIONAL	Hatters Cross , Prosperous , Co. Kildare	the change of design for previously approved change of use from domestic garage to stand-alone house (granted under File Ref: 22/1239), with permission to extend the existing structure by constructing a single storey side extension to the existing structure to form a single story detached 2 bedroom house, amendments of driveway configuration and location of septic tank and percolation area to suit proposed development and all associated site works	Details...
2.8km	25/08/2025	CONDITIONAL	Mylerstown , Robertstown , Co. Kildare	and completion of alterations during the course of construction, to the development previously granted under planning file ref. 16/392 & extension of duration file ref. 21/493. The alterations consist of (A) total floor area of permitted house type increased by 22M² incorporating a ground floor flat roof extension and widened first floor dormer windows to the rear (north-east) elevation (B) retention and completion of alterations to the fenestration to front (south-west), the side (south-east), side (north-west) and rear (north-east) elevations. (C) minor change in location of the permitted house. (D) change to the permitted garage reducing its size and minor change to its location	Details...

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