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“Leixlip Gate” in the townlands of Kilmacredock Upper and Castletown , Leixlip , Co Kildare

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2360485

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

a Large Scale Residential Development (LRD) at this site of c.8.6ha at “Leixlip Gate”, in the townlands of Kilmacredock Upper and Castletown, Leixlip, Co Kildare. The site is located to the east of the R449, north of the M4, and south of the “Harpur Lane” residential and creche development currently under construction (Reg. Ref. ABP-307223-20, and as amended by KCC Reg Ref.22/1226 and Reg. Ref. 23/606). The development will consist of: Construction of 229 no. dwellings comprising: 139 no. 2-storey houses comprising 10 no. 2-bed, 119 no. 3-bed and 10 no. 4-bed units; 54 no. apartments within 1 no. 5-storey block comprising 25 no. 1-bed and 29 no. 2-bed units; 36 no. duplex units within 3 no. 3-storey blocks comprising 18 no. 2-bed and 18 no. 3 bed units; All with associated private gardens/ balconies/ terraces to the north/south/east/west elevations. 255 no. car parking spaces (including e-charging points) and 250 no. secure bike parking spaces (with residential spaces located within dedicated bicycle stores). Vehicular accesses to the development via the Harpur Lane development to the north with pedestrian/cyclist access via Harpur Lane and the R449 to the west. This includes a second access to Harpur Lane provided via the creation of a second permanent opening in the existing boundary demesne wall. Minor amendments to the permitted Harpur Lane development (Ref. ABP-307223-20) to provide the proposed accesses/connections and for connections to services. Provision of new open spaces and landscaped areas including a new public park to the south and west of the site. All associated site development works (including reprofiling of the land), boundary treatments, acoustic fencing (along the boundary with the R449 and M4 slip road), bin stores, ESB substations, public lighting; site services, drainage works and all associated infrastructure. Temporary permission (3 years) is also sought for the erection of an advertising signage adjacent to the R449 (total area c.9.29 sq.m).

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    14 Dec 2023

  2. Further information requested

    12 Feb 2024

  3. Further information received

    12 Mar 2024

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    5 Apr 2024

  5. Decision due

    8 Apr 2024

  6. Appeal submitted

    26 Apr 2024

  7. Grant issued

    17 Jul 2024

  8. Appeal decided: CONDITIONAL

    17 Jul 2024

Application Details

Location
“Leixlip Gate” in the townlands of Kilmacredock Upper and Castletown , Leixlip , Co Kildare
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
8.6 ha
Floor Area
16152.84 sq m
Residential Units
137

Timeline

Registration Date
14 December 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
5 April 2024
Grant Date
17 July 2024
Permission Expires
16 July 2029

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
APB 319625-24
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Submitted
26 April 2024
Decided
17 July 2024

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