Lands at “Railpark West” in the townland of Railpark Maynooth Co. Kildare.The application site is bounded to the northwest by the dwelling known , as ‘Rosturk House’ Old Railpark/Parklands Grove (W23 X2F1) to the north by the dwelling known as ‘Beal
CONDITIONALPlanning application 2561468
Kildare - Kildare County Council
Proposed Development
a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at this site “Railpark West”, in the townland of Railpark, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. The application site is bounded to the northwest by the dwelling known as ‘Rosturk House’, Old Railpark/Parklands Grove (W23 X2F1), to the north by the dwelling known as ‘Beal Na Bláth’, Old Railpark/Parklands Grove (W23 N6E8) and to the northeast by an existing residential dwelling and outbuildings along Old Railpark/Parklands Grove (W23 CH89). The eastern boundary adjoins the permitted Maynooth Eastern Ring Road (MERR), and the southern boundary is bordered by agricultural lands. The proposed development will consist of 139 no. residential units, a creche and all associated development, on a site of approximately 2.77 hectares. The development will consist of the following: 1. Demolition of all existing structures on the site (c. 253.9 sq.m of floorspace). 2. Provision of a residential scheme of 139 no. units (26 no. 1-bed units, 62 no. 2-bed units, 24 no. 3-bed units and 27 no. 4-bed units) along with creche. The development will include for the following: 8 no. duplex units/apartments within a duplex block (2 no. 1-bed, 2 no. 2-bed, 4 no. 3-bed)(3-4-storey), 21 no. apartments in Block 01 (3 no. 1-bed, 17 no. 2-bed, 1 no. 3-bed)(3-5-storey), 18 no. apartments in Block 02 (3 no. 1-bed, 14 no. 2-bed, 1 no. 3-bed)(3-4-storey), 10 no. apartments in Block 03 (5 no. 1-bed, 5 no. 2-bed)(3-4-storey) with a creche (c.525.9 sq.m) at ground floor level, 23 no. apartments in Block 04 (9 no. 1-bed, 9 no. 2-bed, 5 no. 3-bed)(5-storey over undercroft - 6 storeys in total), 23 no. apartments in Block 05 (4 no. 1-bed, 15 no. 2-bed, 4 no. 3-bed) (5-storey over undercroft - 6 storeys in total), 5 no. detached, 4-bed, 2-storey houses (with convertible attic)(Types A1.1 and A1.2), 12 no. terraced, 4-bed, 3-storey houses (Types A2.1, A2.2 and A4), 6 no. semi-detached/end-terraced, 4-bed, 2-storey houses (Type A3), 13 no. terraced/end-terraced, 3-bed, 2-storey houses (with convertible attic)(Types B1.1 and B1.2). All duplex apartments and apartment units will be provided with a balcony, terrace or private garden on all elevations. The proposal will include for a new vehicular/pedestrian/cyclist access from the permitted Maynooth Eastern Ring Road (MERR) to the east and adjoining future residential development to the south, as well as pedestrian/cyclist access(and vehicular access for one of the proposed houses (unit no.13) to Parklands Grove/Old Railpa
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Application received
19 Dec 2025
Further information requested
19 Feb 2026
Further information received
19 May 2026
Decision: CONDITIONAL
16 Jul 2026
Decision due
19 Jul 2026
Appeal submitted
11 Aug 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Lands at “Railpark West” in the townland of Railpark Maynooth Co. Kildare.The application site is bounded to the northwest by the dwelling known , as ‘Rosturk House’ Old Railpark/Parklands Grove (W23 X2F1) to the north by the dwelling known as ‘Beal
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Site Area
- 2.77 ha
- Floor Area
- 6183 sq m
- Residential Units
- 44
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 19 December 2025
- Status
- APPEALED
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Decision Date
- 16 July 2026
An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal
- Appeal Reference
- ACP-324570-26
- Submitted
- 11 August 2026
Location
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for an attic conversion with hip to gable roof and dormer to rear roof to accommodate stairs to allow access to attic conversion as non habitable storage space with roof windows to front, new gable window to side, single storey porch extension to front, all with associated ancillary works
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