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26 Leinster Street , Athy , Co. Kildare

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2561162

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

the change of use of ground floor shop unit to residential. The part removal of the existing single storey rear return. Alterations and refurbishment of the ground floor unit to comprise 1no. of 1 bedroom apartment; including all ancillary site development works above and below ground

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    14 Oct 2025

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    4 Dec 2025

  3. Decision due

    8 Dec 2025

  4. Grant issued

    20 Jan 2026

Application Details

Location
26 Leinster Street , Athy , Co. Kildare
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
0.013 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
14 October 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
4 December 2025
Grant Date
20 January 2026
Permission Expires
19 January 2031

Location

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19809REFUSED17 Jul 2019

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the subdivision of the ground floor, external and internal alterations at the former Hibernian Bank, (Protected Structure, RPS Ref. AY036). The proposed internal alterations at ground floor level will facilitate the proposed change of use to a café and the retention and relocation of the exiting gaming and amusement arcade, to the rear of the building. The proposed external alterations consist of the replacement of the ground floor windows; replacement of the front door, new signage; and repairs and refurbishment of the facade

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1794REFUSED1 Feb 2017

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