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Former Retronix Semiconductor Factory , Dublin Road , Celbridge

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 231057

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

Development at a c. 1.22 Ha site at the Former Retronix Semiconductor Factory, Dublin Road, Celbridge, Co. Kildare W23 TR58. Infrastructure works are also proposed on the Dublin Road and on lands to the southeast of the main development site. The total area of the development site and the infrastructure works measures c. 1.26 Ha. The principal development will consist of: the demolition of the vacant factory (c. 1,720 sq.m); and the construction of a 44 No. unit residential development comprising 28 No. two storey houses (10 No. 2 bed units and 18 No. 3 bed units ranging in size from c.83 sq. m to c. 116 sq. m) and a three storey building comprising 16 No. apartment and duplex apartment units (6 No. 1 bed units and 10 No. 2 bed units ranging in size from c.53 sq.m to c.113 sq.m). The development will also include: the extinguishment of the existing site entrance and the provision of a new site entrance onto the Dublin Road; works to link in to the adjoining Ballyoulster SHD site under consideration (An Bord Pleanála Case Reference TA09.313825) including the continuation of the footpath and cycle lane proposed along the boundary of the subject site on the Dublin Road and the provision of pedestrian and cyclist connections; internal roads and footpaths; 50 No. car parking spaces; bicycle parking; bicycle and bin store; hard and soft landscaping; boundary treatments; lighting; drainage works including the upgrading and reuse of the exiting foul water connection into the existing outfall manhole, and the relaying (in its current alignment) of the existing surface water pipe to its existing outfall; and all other associated site and development works above and below ground

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    21 Dec 2023

  2. Further information requested

    20 Feb 2024

  3. Further information received

    4 Oct 2024

  4. Decision due

    31 Oct 2024

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    31 Oct 2024

  6. Grant issued

    16 Dec 2024

Application Details

Location
Former Retronix Semiconductor Factory , Dublin Road , Celbridge
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
1.26 ha
Floor Area
2727.649999999999 sq m
Residential Units
28

Timeline

Registration Date
21 December 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
31 October 2024
Grant Date
16 December 2024
Permission Expires
15 December 2029

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