36 Straffan Drive , Maynooth , Straffan Wood

Aug 21 2025

Application Received

Oct 14 2025

Decision

Oct 15 2025

Decision Due

Nov 25 2025

Granted

Nov 24 2030

Expiry (if required)

Submitted: 21 / 08 / 2025
Kildare County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

for 1) A change to the main existing roof, from hipped roof to an apex / gable roof, 2) Existing roof structure to include a new skylight to the front, 3) New dormer window to the rear (attic space not to be converted, to remain as dry storage space only), 4) New gable wall to have an additional window, 5) All alterations, internal modifications and all associated site works

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
1km	20/07/2026	N/A	No. 4 Rockfield Close, Maynooth, Co. Kildare	of Extension and Alteration Works to Existing Dwelling House, Vehicular Entrance and Associated Site Development Works	Details...
1.5km	17/07/2026	N/A	Maynooth Student Hub, Student Centre, Maynoo, Maynooth, Co. Kildare	The proposed development comprises the extension and refurbishment of the existing Maynooth Student Hub and provides for: • Partial demolition of the northern portion of the Maynooth Student Hub (approximately 722sqm) to facilitate the construction of a new part-2 storey, part-3 storey extension (approximately 1789sqm GFA) comprising entrance and reception area, office and meeting spaces, together with a roof terrace. • Demolition of an existing storage shed (84sqm) and provision of a new 2-storey equivalent extension to the west (approximately 648sqm GFA), comprising of a new auditorium and ancillary spaces at ground floor level with associated auditorium void and plant areas at first floor level. • Extensive refurbishment of existing building, including reconfiguration and reorganisation of internal spaces; deep energy retrofit; replacement of mechanical and electrical (M&E) services; and recladding of existing external elevations. • Upgrade to the public realm, comprising hard and soft landscape works surrounding the Student Hub and the incorporation of 32 short term bicycle parking spaces. • All other associated works, including boundary treatments, waste management area, thermal upgrade of the existing building including solar PV panels at roof level (65 sqm), lighting and signage, necessary to facilitate the proposed extension and refurbishment. The proposed development will result in an overall increase in gross floor area of the Student Hub from approximately 1,760sqm to 3,475sqm.	Details...
1km	16/07/2026	N/A	No. 4 Rockfield Close, Maynooth, Co. Kildare	for extension and alteration works to existing dwelling house, vehicular entrance and associated site development works	Details...
1.2km	09/07/2026	N/A	Bank of Ireland, Main Street, Maynooth, Co. Kildare	The development will consist of the installation of 2no. digital screens at ground floor level along the northwest elevation. All screens will be located internally within the existing window display.	Details...
530m	08/07/2026	N/A	77 Kinsgbry, Maynooth, County Kildare	for a 2-storey extension to side, including a utility room, WC and playroom at ground floor and 2 bedrooms, one with ensuite, at first floor.	Details...
2.9km	01/07/2026	N/A	Moygaddy House , Moygaddy Maynooth , Co. Meath	(Protected Structure Ref: 91558) planning permission sought for removal of rear three-storey flat roof extension / chimney, construction of part two-storey extension to rear with walkway, lift, bedroom, wc, dressing room, terrace and green roof at first floor and part single storey extension to the rear with walkway, lift, utility, laundry, gym, wc, cloakroom on the ground floor. Single storey extension to the side and rear of dwelling comprising living, dining, kitchen, pantry, cloakroom with green roof and rooflight, detached car port with 2 parking spaces, landscaping works and all associated site development works. Retention planning permission is sought for replacement domestic wastewater treatment system and associated percolation area	Details...
600m	28/05/2026	GRANT	738 Old Greenfield, Maynooth, Co. Kildare	The development will consist of proposed renovations, extension and alterations to the side and rear of existing dwelling including a new pitched roof, the demolition of two sheds, all elevational changes, revisions to existing site layout and all associated site works.	Details...
2.1km	19/05/2026	GRANT	11 Lyreen Lawn, Mariavilla, Maynooth	a single storey ground floor rear extension, with roof window, new window to side elevation and all associated site works	Details...
1.3km	10/04/2026	CONDITIONAL	6 Parklands Crescent , Maynooth , Co. Kildare.	• Demolition of single storey shed to rear; • Change of size, shape and fenestration to approved single storey extension to rear; • Omission of approved front single storey porch extension and addition of single storey extension at ground floor to the front including canopy; • Small increase to depth and change of fenestration to approved first floor extension to rear; • Reduction / reconfiguration of fenestration within approved attic dormer to rear; • Omission / alterations to windows to side / gable elevation at all levels; • All associated internal alterations, drainage, site and ancillary works;	Details...
1.3km	08/04/2026	CONDITIONAL	Units 6 & 7 Fagan's Lane , Maynooth , Kildare	(i) Change of use from office accommodation to an orthodontic clinic on first floor level, including treatment rooms, a reception and waiting area, staff facilities, and associated ancillary spaces. (ii) All associated ancillary, and site development works	Details...
1.3km	04/04/2026	CONDITIONAL	9 The Garden Newtown Hall , Maynooth , Co. Kildare	attic conversion including a rear dormer roof extension, a new window to the gable wall, 2No. rooflights to the front elevation, 1No. rooflight to the rear elevation, new internal access stairs, and all associated site works.	Details...
2.7km	02/04/2026	N/A	Moyglare Hall and the Dunboyne Road , Mariavilla , Maynooth	1. Construction of a vehicle bridge (c.58m in length) spanning the River Rye, connecting Moyglare Hall Estate to the proposed Maynooth Outer Orbital Route (MOOR) in Moygaddy, Co. Meath (subject to separate and concurrent planning application to Meath County Council) . The bridge will consist of 2 no. vehicle carriageways (2-way traffic flow), with verges, segregated cycle tracks, public lighting and footpaths on either side of the vehicle carriageways; 2.Construction of a pedestrian/cycle bridge (c. 25m in length) spanning the River Rye alongside the existing vehicular bridge forming part of the R157, connecting to the existing footpath network along the Dunboyne Road and the proposed active travel infrastructure in Moygaddy, Co. Meath (subject to separate and concurrent planning application to Meath County Council); 3. Provision of a water connections from proposed services in Moygaddy, Co. Meath (subject to separate and concurrent planning application to Meath County Council0 under the River Rye and along the Dunboyne Road to connect to the existing wastewater pumping station and water services; and 4. All associated ancillary site works. It is noted that the subject planning application is associated with a separate and concurrent Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) planning application submitted to Meath County Council in relation to development at Moygaddy, Co. Meath. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report and a Natura Impact Statement have been prepared in respect of the proposed development	Details...
1.5km	31/03/2026	N/A	18 Leinster Cottages , Maynooth , Co. Kildare	(1) The demolition of the existing rear extension and storage room; (2) Construction of a new part one and a half storey and part single storey rear extension; (3) New single storey detached garden room with home office and gym; (4) New rooflight to the south west facing roof of the existing dwelling; (5) Associated site works and landscaping.	Details...
420m	31/03/2026	CONDITIONAL	114 Carton Court , Maynooth , Co. Kildare	For Front and rear single storey extensions, side/rear two storey extension, alter front doorway and ground floor level window opening, form side first floor level en-suite window opening, associated internal and external alterations and associated site development works to dwelling house.	Details...
2.8km	31/03/2026	N/A	Moygaddy , Co. Meath	Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development - Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at this site at Moygaddy, County Meath. The application site, of c. 37.3ha, is located in the townland of Moygaddy, and is bounded by the River Rye to the south, agricultural lands to the west and north and north-east, and Carton Demesne to the east. The proposed development will consist of the construction of a residential development, which is identified under the Maynooth and Environs Joint Local Area Plan 2025-2031, ranging in height from 1- to 5-storeys to accommodate 757 no. residential dwellings (523 no. houses, 100 no. duplex units and 134 no. apartments), a retail unit, a creche, a community hall/scout den, a playing pitch, a wastewater pumping station, public open space, and the north-eastern Maynooth Outer Orbital Route (MOOR). The site will accommodate 1,055 total no. car parking spaces, 1,222 total no. cycle parking spaces, pedestrian/ cycle links, road connectivity enhancements, services and plant areas. Landscaping will include significant public open space provision and communal amenity areas. The proposed development consists of: 1. The construction of 757 no. new residential dwellings consisting of 523 no. houses, 100 no. duplex units and 134 no. apartment units set out follows: • 458 no. 2-storey houses (consisting of 231 no. 2-beds, and 227 no. 3-beds); • 51 no. 3-storey houses (consisting of 51 no. 4-beds); • 14 no. single-storey Later Living Units (consisting of 8 no. 1-beds, and 6 no. 2-beds); • 100 no. duplex units in 3-storey blocks (consisting of 32 no. 3-bed 2-storey duplex units over 32 no. 1-bed ground floor apartments, and 18 no. 2-bed 2-storey duplex units over 18 no. 1-bed ground floor apartments); and • 134 no. apartments across 3 no. blocks (consisting of 23 no. 1-bed studio units, 74 no. 1-bed units and 37 no. 2-bed units) with balconies on all elevations, green roofs and external communal amenity spaces. 2. Construction of 1 no. retail unit (c. 361sq.m) at ground floor level located within apartment Block B; 3. Provision of a creche (c. 702 sq.m), a community hall/scout den (c. 221 sq.m), and a playing pitch (130m x 80m) to the west of the site; 4. Construction of the north-eastern Maynooth Outer Orbital Route (MOOR) including: - a. Vehicular carriageways with turning lanes/painted medians; - b. 5 no. signalised junctions (including a junction with the existing Moyglare Road (L	Details...
620m	27/03/2026	CONDITIONAL	Maynooth Businss Campus , Straffan Road , Maynooth	erection of a shelter approximately 2.6m in height to serve an existing EV charging terminal	Details...
2.4km	10/03/2026	N/A	Donaghstown , Newtown Road , Maynooth	a. detached garage to the side of house with associated site development works. b. External alterations to existing house: front façade : relocate alter existing window opening and insert new en-suite window (frosted glazed) opening; side façade: insert new window opening to existing detached bungalow dwelling house	Details...
1.5km	30/01/2026	CONDITIONAL	Kilcock Road , Maynooth , Co. Kildare	(a) Construction of a single storey extension resulting in a ground floor area increase of 27m2. (b) Increase the height of the existing pitched roof, new dormer window to the front, new roof glazing to the front and rear, new canopy feature to the front and rear. (c) Provision of habitable space in the dormer resulting in a first floor area increase of 62m2. (d) Total gross floor area increase = 89m2. (e) Exterior elevational alterations incorporating new and adjusted window and door positions. (f) Widening the existing front vehicular entrance to a clear width of 3500mm. (g) Replacement of an existing septic tank with a new waste water treatment system and associated polishing filter. (h) Landscaping works within the curtilage of the site	Details...
700m	27/01/2026	CONDITIONAL	2 Laurence Avenue , Maynooth , Co. Kildare	(1) an existing extension to my dwelling, which extension consists of a single-storey addition to the rear and two-storey addition to the side of the dwelling and (2) a garden studio to the rear of the dwelling	Details...
1.5km	27/01/2026	N/A	Kilcock Road , Maynooth , Co. Kildare	(a) Construction of a single storey extension resulting in a ground floor area increase of 27m2 (b) Increase the height of the existing pitched roof, new dormer window to the front, new roof glazing to the front and rear, new canopy feature to the front and rear. (c) Provision of habitable space in the dormer resulting in a first floor area increase of 62m2. (d) Total gross floor area increase = 89m2 (e) Exterior elevational alterations incorporating new and adjusted window and door positions. (f) Widening the existing front vehicular entrance to a clear width of 3500mm (g) Replacement of an existing septic tank with a new waste water treatment system and associated polishing filter. (h) Landscaping works within the curtilage of the site	Details...

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