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2560934

CONDITIONAL

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

for 1. Retention Planning Permission for Cottages Nos. 02 through 11. This includes (a) the removal of vandalised fire damaged substandard party walls (only constructed to ceiling level & not fully to underside of roof level), reinstated with new party walls constructed to current TGD PART B (Fire Safety) of the Building Regulations, (b) removal of vandalised fire damaged substandard structurally unsafe chimneys and reconstructed using the existing brick to affirm the continuation of the existing Vernacular street scape and (c) the removal of existing derelict vandalised fire-damaged extensions and their replacement with single-storey rear extensions aimed at enhancing the living space and overall aesthetic of each cottage while achieving an A-rated energy rating. Specific details include: Cottage No. 02: total area of 68sqm existing, with a replacement extension area of 35sqm; Cottage No. 03: total area of 68sqm existing, with a replacement extension area of 35sqm; Cottage No. 04: total area of 68sqm existing, with a replacement extension area of 35sqm; Cottage No. 05: total area of 68sqm existing, with a replacement extension area of 35sqm; Cottage No. 06: total area of 68sqm existing, with a replacement extension area of 35sqm; Cottage No. 07: total area of 68sqm existing, with a replacement extension area of 35sqm; Cottage No. 08: total area of 62sqm existing, with a replacement extension area of 30sqm; Cottage No. 09: total area of 58sqm existing, with a replacement extension area of 28sqm; Cottage No. 10: total area of 68sqm existing, with a replacement extension area of 28sqm; Cottage No. 11: total area of 62sqm existing, with a replacement extension area of 28sqm; 2. Retention Planning Permission is also sought for Cottages Nos. 12, 13 & 15 to 18 and Planning Permission for their completion. This includes (a) the removal of vandalised fire damaged substandard party walls (only constructed to ceiling level & not fully to underside of roof level), reinstated with new party walls constructed to current TGD PART B (Fire Safety) of the Building Regulations, (b) removal of vandalised fire damaged substandard structurally unsafe chimneys and reconstructed using the existing brick to affirm the continuation of the existing Vernacular street scape and (c) the removal of existing derelict vandalised fire-damaged extensions and their replacement with single-storey rear extensions aimed at enhancing the living space and over aesthetic of each cottage while a

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    18 Aug 2025

  2. Further information requested

    10 Oct 2025

  3. Further information received

    15 Oct 2025

  4. Decision due

    11 Nov 2025

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    11 Nov 2025

  6. Grant issued

    12 Dec 2025

Application Details

Location
Shraud Street , Fairview Cottages , Kildare
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
0.257 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
18 August 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
11 November 2025
Grant Date
12 December 2025
Permission Expires
11 December 2030

Location

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10m
2660380REFUSED9 Apr 2026

of the cottages and associated works as completed on site, including the retention of the existing windows, doors, rainwater goods and chimney finishes to the front elevations, in place of the replacement works required under Condition No. 3 (a–e) of the previously granted planning permission. The application seeks to retain the development as constructed, as the replacement of the existing installed materials with alternative materials as required by Condition No. 3 (a–e) would involve significant and unnecessary removal of completed works, would not materially improve the visual appearance of the terrace, and is not considered feasible or proportionate having regard to the extent of works already completed on site. The development relates to the previously permitted retention and completion of cottages Nos. 02–13 and 15–18, together with associated extensions and site works, forming part of the terrace of cottages adjoining Protected Structure No. 19 Fairview Cottages (RPS Ref. B22-21).

Shraud Street Fairview Cottages , Kildare , Co. Kildare

11m
171305N/A22 Nov 2017

(1) Renovation and extension of existing protected cottages Nos. 2-13 of Fairview Cottages facing onto Shraud Street including sympathetic conservation of external elevations, single storey extensions to rear of cottages and all associated site works. (2) Demolition of sub-standard cottages on south boundary. (3) Construction of 2 No. residential blocks consisting of a total of 11 No. duplex townhouses and 11 apartments over. (4) Associated site works including new vehicular entrance to site, new pedestrian entrance to site, construction of pathway/grass tree lined verge to south boundary of site. (5) Resurfacing and widening of south boundary laneway and (6) All associated siteworks relevant to the proposed development site, including all associated car parking and infrastructural services

Shraud Street / Chapel Lane , Kildare Town , Co. Kildare.

11m
201431CONDITIONAL27 Nov 2020

1. Relocation of existing vehicular entrance to Fairview House to accommodate new development granted under planning ref. no. 19/608. 2. Change of design to existing cottages on Shraud Street previously granted under planning re. no. 17/1498, Alterations to previous design include; (a) Increase number of bedrooms from 1 to 2 in Cottages No. 2,3 and 7 and (B) Increase number of bedrooms from 2. to 3 in Cottages No. 12 and 13. 3. All associated site works relevant to the proposed development,

Shraud Street/Chapel Lane , Kildare Town , Co. Kildare

16m
171489CONDITIONAL22 Dec 2017

development which will consist of the following works to Protected Structures Fairview Cottages B22-21: (1) Renovation and extension of existing protected cottages No. 2-12 of Fairview Cottages facing onto Shraud Street including sympathetic conservation of external elevations, removal of flat roof sub-standard extensions and replacement with new single storey extensions to rear of existing cottages and all associated site works. (2) Demolition of 5 No. sub-standard cottages, cottages number 15-19 on south boundary. (3) Construction of 2 No. residential blocks consisting of a total of 11 No. duplex townhouses and 5 apartments over Block 1. (4) Associated siteworks including new vehicular entrance to site, new pedestrian entrance to site, construction of pathway/grass tree lined verge to south boundary of site. (5) Resurfacing and widening of south boundary laneway, and (6) All associated siteworks relevant to the proposed development, development site, including all associated car parking and infrastructural services. Revised by significant further information consisting of; removal of new residential units to rear of site from overall scheme

Shraud Street / Chapel Lane , Kildare Town , Co. Kildare

17m
201149N/A5 Oct 2020

1. Relocation of existing vehicular entrance to Fairview House to accommodate new development granted under planning ref. no. 19/608. 2. Change of design to existing cottages on Shraud Street previously granted under planning ref. no. 17/1498, Alterations to previous design include; (a). Increase number of bedrooms from 1 to 2 in Cottages No. 2, 3 and 7, and (b). Increase number of bedrooms from 2 to 3 in cottages No. 12 and 13. 3. All associated siteworks relevant to the proposed development,

Shraud Street , Chapel Lane , Kildare Town

18m
19608CONDITIONAL29 May 2019

(1) To demolish 3 No. derelict cottages including Protected Structure No. 19 Fairview Cottages B22-21; (2) Construction of 7 No. part storey and a half, part single storey dwellings to rear of existing Fairview Cottages. Dwellings to comprise 6 No. 3 bedroom units and 1 No. 2 bedroom unit; (3) Associated siteworks including new pedestrian entrances to each individual site, construction of pathway/grass tree lined verge to south boundary of site; (5) Resurfacing and widening of south boundary laneway, and (6) All associated siteworks relevant to the proposed development site, including all associated infrastructural services. Revised by significant further information consisting of; Revised site layout to include the re-use/redevelopment of all existing derelict cottages rather than demolition of same. Revision to proposed new dwellings to include dual aspect frontages and all associated site work

Fairview Cottages , Chapel Lane , Kildare Town

20m
2660338N/A31 Mar 2026

to construct 2 Blocks of 2 no. 2 bed semi-detached dormer type dwellings (to total 4 no. dwellings) with connection to foul sewer and all associated works.

Chapel Lane , Kildare , Co. Kildare

21m
2561198REFUSED22 Oct 2025

Permission to construct 2 Blocks of 2 no. 2 bed semi-detached dormer type dwellings (to total 4 no. dwellings) with connection to foul sewer and all associated works

Chapel Lane , Kildare , Co. Kildare

21m
2560853N/A28 Jul 2025

for 1. Retention Planning Permission for Cottage No´s 02 through 11 with associated single storey rear extensions. No. 02 gross internal floor area 68sqm (extended internal floor area 35sqm), No. 03 gross internal floor area 68sqm (extended internal floor area 35sqm), No. 04 gross internal floor area 68sqm (extended internal floor area 35sqm), No. 05 gross internal floor area 68sqm (extended internal floor area 35sqm), No. 06 gross internal floor area 68sqm (extended internal floor area 35sqm), No. 07 gross internal floor area 68sqm (extended internal floor area 35sqm), No. 08 gross internal floor area 62sqm (extended internal floor area 30sqm), No. 09 gross internal floor area 58sqm (extended internal floor area 28sqm), No. 10 gross internal floor area 68sqm (extended internal floor area 28sqm), No. 11 gross internal floor area 62sqm (extended internal floor area 28sqm). 2. Retention Planning Permission partially completed Cottages No.´s 12, 13, 15 & 16 with associated single storey rear extensions & Planning Permission for their completion. No. 12 gross internal floor area 66sqm (extended internal floor area 24sqm), No. 13 gross internal floor area 68sqm (extended internal floor area 25sqm), No. 15 gross internal floor area 45sqm (extended internal floor area 14sqm), No. 16 gross internal floor area 52sqm (extended internal floor area 24sqm). 3. Planning Permission to reinstate Cottages No´s 17 & 18 with single storey rear extension. No. 17 gross internal floor area 52sqm (extended internal floor area 24sqm), No. 18 gross internal floor area 75sqm (extended internal floor area 38sqm), associated rear garden walls, pedestrian walkway using existing foul sewer connections and all associated works

Shraud Street , Fairview Cottages , Kildare

22m
2660309N/A24 Mar 2026

to construct 2 Blocks of 2 no. 2 bed semi-detached dormer type dwellings (to total 4 no. dwellings) with connection to foul sewer and all associated works.

Chapel Lane , Kildare , Co. Kildare

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