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The Showgrounds , Dublin Road , Athy

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560081

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

to alter previously granted Planning Application PL 23/144. Alterations include raising 6no. granted lighting poles from 15m to 18m. Planning permission is also sought for the installation of ball stop netting (12.5m high) along the western boundary. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of: The proposed location of the ball stop netting on the Eastern boundary

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    31 Jan 2025

  2. Further information requested

    25 Mar 2025

  3. Further information received

    24 Jun 2025

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    18 Jul 2025

  5. Decision due

    21 Jul 2025

  6. Grant issued

    1 Sept 2025

Application Details

Location
The Showgrounds , Dublin Road , Athy
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
3.66 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
31 January 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
18 July 2025
Grant Date
1 September 2025
Permission Expires
31 May 2028

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Planning Applications Nearby

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43m
2560069N/A29 Jan 2025

to alter previously granted Planning Application PL 23/144. Alterations include raising 6no. granted lighting poles from 15m to 18m. Planning permission is also sought for the installation of ball stop netting (12.5m high) along the western boundary

The Showgrounds , Dublin Road , Athy

52m
23876CONDITIONAL31 Aug 2023

To construct a spectator stand incorporating covered seating area and all associated site works.

The Showgrounds , Dublin Road , Athy

82m
23144CONDITIONAL17 Feb 2023

to upgrade the existing pitch lighting system (on 3 playing fields) to include 12 no. 15m high lighting poles, 6 no. 18m high lighting poles with all associated site works

The Showground , Dublin Road , Athy

118m
17344CONDITIONAL30 Mar 2017

four No. 21.34m high floodlighting masts and the provision of all other associated site excavation, infrastructural and site development works above and below ground

The Showgrounds , Dublin Road , Athy

119m
17260N/A9 Mar 2017

Four no. 22m high flood lighting masts at The Showgrounds

The Showgrounds , Dublin Road , Athy

144m
2461174CONDITIONAL6 Nov 2024

for the construction of a New Wastewater Pumping Station, Access Roadway, Rising Main and Connection to Existing Public Foul Drainage Network and all ancillary Site Development Works

Shanrath (Townparks TD) , Athy , Co. Kildare

149m
19846CONDITIONAL29 Jul 2019

the removal of an existing 18.6m floodlight pole (floodlight on top of pole) and replacement with a new 18.6m multi-user free standing pole (floodlights on top of pole) carrying floodlights, telecommunications equipment together with associated exchange cabinets, fencing and all associated site development works for 2G, 3G, 4G & 5G data and wireless broadband services

Athy Rugby Club , Dublin Road Townparks , Athy Co.Kildare

167m
2560819CONDITIONAL21 Jul 2025

to replace existing grass pitch surface with a new synthetic pitch, associated drainage, dugouts, and all site works

Townsparks , Dublin Road , Athy

174m
2660534N/A20 May 2026

The development will consist of the following variations to a previous Grant of Permission (Pl. Ref: 25/60179): (i) alterations to comply with Condition 2 (b) by omitting Blocks 1, 2 and 3 (comprising dwelling units 35F, 36A, 37A, 38F, H1 31, J1 32, H33, J34, J10, H09, J1 08, H1O7, H155, J1 56, H57 and J58); (ii) the reconfiguration of Blocks 1, 2 and 3 to ensure no overshadowing or overlooking of adjoining units shall occur and that sufficient passive surveillance is provided to consolidated public open spaces; (iii) the redesign of Blocks 1, 2 and 3 to form part two-storey and part three-storey buildings to provide 3no. 1-Bed first-floor apartments, 10no. 2-bed ground floor apartments and 7no. 3-bed duplex units at first and second floor with associated parking, bike and bin stores; (iv) the addition of 2no. three-bedroom two-storey semi-detached dwelling units (29A and 30F) and (v) All other site excavation, infrastructural and site development works above and below ground including surface water drainage network, petrol oil interception, SuDS features and associated infiltration systems, foul sewerage networks, rising main and connection to the existing public foul drainage network, public lighting, boundary wall treatments and all ancillary site development works associated with these variations to the Grant of Permission Pl. Ref: 25/60179

Shanrath (Townparks TD) , Athy , Co. Kildare

193m
2660478N/A1 May 2026

(a) to amend Condition No. 2(c) from “In the interest of clarity and to ensure the cohesive development of the subject lands, prior to the commencement of any development, a phasing plan shall be submitted for the overall site for the agreement of the Planning Authority. No more than 26 units shall commence development until such time as revised proposals have been permitted for the blocks detailed above 1-3.” to read as “In the interest of clarity and to ensure the cohesive development of the subject lands, prior to the commencement of any development, a phasing plan shall be submitted for the overall site for the agreement of the Planning Authority. No more than 54 units shall commence development until such time as revised proposals have been permitted for the blocks detailed above 1-3.” (b) change 3no. apartment blocks Nos. 55-58, 39-42 and 75-78 (all incl.) to 2no. four-bed semi-detached and 4no. three-bedroom semi-detached houses respectively. (a reduction of six dwellings). (c) miscellaneous alterations to proposed boundary treatments at the new development and with its junction with Rath Park. (d) All other associated site excavation, infrastructural and site development works above and below ground including surface water drainage network, petrol oil interception, SuDS features and associated infiltration systems, foul sewerage networks, rising main and connection to the existing public foul drainage network, public lighting and all ancillary site development works.

Shanrath (Townparks TD) , Athy , Co. Kildare

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