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Lands to the north of Caragh Village , Caragh , Co. Kildare

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2360182

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

development on a site of c. 2.05 hectares on lands, bounded to the west by the R409 and Caragh View, to the south by agricultural buildings, and to the north and east by agricultural lands, at lands to the north of Caragh Village, Caragh, Co. Kildare. The development will consist of a mixed-use scheme comprising: 36 No. residential units (25 No. 2-storey houses (with attic) (10 No. 2-bed units and 15 No. 3-bed units) (with private open space); 2 No. duplex units (all 3-bed units) (with terraces/ private open space) and 9 No. apartments (all 1-bed units) (with terraces/ private open space) (with rooflights to stairs and landing, where relevant). The overall unit mix will comprise 9 No. 1-beds, 10 No. 2-bed units and 17 No. 3-bed units.); 2 No. ground floor level units comprising retail / office use (to accommodate use Class 1, 2 or 3 of Schedule 2, Part 4 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended)) (c. 63 sq m and c. 112 sq m floor area, each); bin stores (c. 34 sq m in total); and pumping station (78 sq m). The residential and retail / office development will range in height from 2-2.5 storeys. The development will comprise a total gross floor area of c. 3,364 sq m. The development will also include the provision of: vehicular, cyclist and pedestrian access from the R409; upgrade works to the roads (the R409 and Caragh View) and public realm at the front of the site (including the provision of a signalised junction with signalised pedestrian crossing); car and bicycle parking spaces; electric vehicle charging points; internal roads, footpaths and pedestrian crossings; public open space; hard and soft landscaping; boundary treatments; tree removal; tree planting; lighting; commercial and residential waste facilities; a surface water drainage connection extending east of site; attenuation tanks; permeable paving; SuDS; and all other associated site excavation, infrastructural and site development works above and below ground including changes in level, boundary treatments and associated site servicing (foul and surface water drainage and water supply)

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    6 Sept 2023

  2. Further information requested

    31 Oct 2023

  3. Further information received

    13 Mar 2024

  4. Decision due

    9 Apr 2024

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    9 Apr 2024

  6. Appeal submitted

    2 May 2024

  7. Grant issued

    14 Jan 2025

  8. Appeal decided: CONDITIONAL

    14 Jan 2025

Application Details

Location
Lands to the north of Caragh Village , Caragh , Co. Kildare
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
2.05 ha
Floor Area
2405.3999999999996 sq m
Residential Units
25

Timeline

Registration Date
6 September 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
9 April 2024
Grant Date
14 January 2025
Permission Expires
13 January 2030

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-319646-24
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Submitted
2 May 2024
Decided
14 January 2025

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Planning Applications Nearby

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34m
22956REFUSED4 Aug 2022

development on a site of c. 2.05 hectares on lands, bounded to the west by the R409 and Caragh View, to the south by agricultural buildings, and to the north and east by agricultural lands, at lands to the north of Caragh Village, Caragh, Co. Kildare. The development will consist of a 39 No. unit two-storey scheme comprising: 38 No houses (incl. 9 No. terraced unites (3 No. terraces of 3 No. units each), 28 No. semi-detached units, and 1 No. detached unit) with private open space to the rear; and 1 No. apartment (located above a ground floor retail unit of 88 sq m) with a balcony/terrace provided on the west elevation. The overall unit mix will comprise: 13 No. 2-bed units; 24 No. 3-bed units, and 2 No. 4-bed units). This development will comprise a gross floor area of 3,899 sq m. The development will also include the provision of: vehicular, cyclist and pedestrian access from the R409; upgrade works to the roads (the R409 and Caragh View) and public realm at the front of the site (including the provision of a signalised junction with signalised pedestrian crossing) 79 No. car parking spaces, and 12 No. bicycle parking spaces (including 6 No. short-stay bicycle spaces adjacent to the retail unit; internal roads; public open space; a pumping station located within the public open space; a surface water drainage connection extending east of site; hard and soft landscaping; boundary treatments; tree removal; tree planting; lighting; commercial and residential waste facilities; SuDS; and all associated works above and below ground. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of inter alia of a revised proposal comprising a reduction in the No. of units from 39 to 35 No. units (including houses backing onto the protected treelines) and a revised site layout and landscaping plan reflecting the retention of 18 No. trees the subject of a Tree Preservation Order (TP01/2021)

the west by the R409 and Caragh View , to the south by agricultural buildings and to the north and east by agricultural lands , at lands to the north of Caragh Village

178m
2561038CONDITIONAL10 Sept 2025

for (A) permission for a change of use of the Heritage Centre granted under planning ref. 16/10 to a crèche facility. Retention permission is also sought for (B) an increase in the footprint of the granted building, (C) revisions to the granted elevations comprising (i) revisions to the window locations on the east & west elevations, (ii) the addition of a window on the east elevation, and (iii) the removal of the stone cladding on all four elevations of the granted Exhibition Hall at the east end of the building, and (D) revisions to the granted boundary treatments, comprising a 1.8m high block wall at the north-east & north-west boundaries of the site. Revised by Significant Further Information which comprises proposed new signage.

Caragh , Naas , Co. Kildare

181m
2360237REFUSED21 Sept 2023

The development for retention consists of alterations to the Medical Centre granted under planning ref. no. 16/10 & PL 09.246382 as follows: (a) an increase in the ground floor area from 157.1sqm to 169.0sqm (b) an increase in the first floor area from 46.2sqm to 58.0sqm (c) elevational revisions to include the removal of the proposed stone cladding, revisions to the fenestration & external doors, and the inclusion of 2 no. dormer windows & 3 no. skylights in the roof of the 1.5-storey element. The development for planning permission will consist of (i) the change of use of the first floor from an administration area, staff room, staff w.c. & store room to a one-bedroom apartment, with associated parking & bicycle spaces, and (ii) a revision from the Heritage Centre granted under planning ref. no. 16/10 & PL 09.246382 to a proposed two-storey apartment block, comprising 4 no. two-bedroom apartments, a bicycle & bin store building, communal open space, parking, landscaping, and all ancillary site works to include connections to mains services

Caragh , Naas , Co. Kildare

182m
2460140CONDITIONAL20 Feb 2024

for alterations to the Medical Centre granted under planning ref. no. 16/10 & PL 09.246382 as follows: (a) an increase in the ground floor area from 157.1sqm to 169.0sqm, (b) an increase in the first floor area from 46.2sqm to 58.0sqm, (c) elevational revisions to include the removal of the proposed stone cladding, revisions to the fenestration & external doors, and the inclusion of 2 no. dormer windows & 3 no. skylights in the roof of the 1.5-storey element of the building, and (d) internal modifications to include the sub-division of the building into two separate units

Caragh , Naas , Co. Kildare

214m
21263CONDITIONAL4 Mar 2021

Extension of Duration of Planning Ref. 16/10 - The construction of a mixed-use development (total GFA c. 3,005.7 sqm) comprising a heritage centre (c. 111.2 sqm); medical centre and pharmacy (c. 203.3 sqm); veterinary practice (c. 108.3 sqm); and 14 No. detached houses (c. 2,582.9 sqm). The residential component (1 - 1.5 storeys) shall comprise 9 No. 4 bedroom units (c. 171.1 – 173.1 sqm) and 5 No. 5 bedroom units (c. 206.2 sqm), all with associated rear gardens. The heritage centre (1 storey) shall provide for 2 No. exhibition halls, office space, a wc, kitchen and storage space. The medical centre (1 – 1.5 storeys) shall provide for a pharmacy and pharmacy store (c. 38.2 sqm), 3 No. consulting rooms, waiting and reception area, and wc at ground floor level; and administration area, staff room, staff wc and store room at first floor level. The veterinary practice (1 storey) shall provide for 2 No. consulting rooms, operating room, animal washroom, reception and pet shop area, waiting area and wc. The proposal shall also provide for vehicular and pedestrian access from the R409 and pedestrian access from the L2030; a public open space area of c. 2,025 sqm; communal open space; new footpaths; all boundary treatment; landscaping works; necessary service connections; and all site development works

Lands to the north west of Caragh Village , Caragh bounded by the L2030 Road to the west and R409 Road (Main Street) to the east , Co. Kildare.

217m
19975CONDITIONAL29 Aug 2019

Change of house type on approved site no’s 11-14 incl Caragh Heights and for the increase in the number of houses from 4 to 6 resulting in an overall increase in the number of dwellings approved under Ref. Ref: 16/10 & PL 09.246382 from 14 to 16 no. comprising Type D 1.5 storey 4 bedroom (204 m2) detached dwellings, including all associated site development works on site of c. 0.25 Ha on already developed site at 11-14 incl.

11-14 Caragh Heights , Carragh , Co. Kildare.

245m
19106CONDITIONAL7 Feb 2019

for existing single storey extensions to side and rear of house and existing timber fence to top of side boundary wall

39 Old Chapel Wood , Caragh , Naas

260m
2561411CONDITIONAL10 Dec 2025

for the construction of a single storey extension to the rear of the existing part-two-storey part-single-storey, four-bedroom house, to accommodate an occupational therapy room, and sensory therapy room. The proposal includes also for subdivision of the existing living room to include a new home office. The proposed works include 3 no. rooflights to the existing roof, installation of solar panels to upper roof level, surface water drainage connections, landscaping, and ancillary site works

No 5 Caragh Heights , Caragh , Naas

272m
19228CONDITIONAL8 Mar 2019

existing shed in the rear garden of the house and all ancillary site works

7 Caragh Heights , Caragh , Co. Kildare.

328m
18277CONDITIONAL15 Mar 2018

change of house type on approved site No. 10 Carragh Heights (Reg. Ref. 16/10 and Pl 09.246382) from a Type C, 5 bedroomed (206sqm), 1-1.5 storeys, detached dwelling to a 6 bedroomed (320sqm), 1.5 storeys, detached dwelling. All on site of circa 795sqm

10 Carragh Heights , Carragh Village , Carragh

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