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The rear of Bread and Beer Pub (formerly Shamrock Bar) , , No.'s 17 and 18 Main Street

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2660665

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

The development will consist of amendments to previously permitted planning permission K.C.C. Reg. Ref. 21 - 1153 comprising of the conversion of the three storey apartment block containing three, two-bedroom apartments to a three storey terrace containing three, two-bedroom houses with 9sqm terraces at second floor in each house. Conversion of the two storey apartment block containing two, two-bedroom apartments to a two storey terrace of two, two-bedroom houses.The lengths of the two blocks are to remain unchanged. The widths of the two blocks will be modified to accommodate change to houses. The internal floor area of three storey block will increase from the granted 276sqm to a proposed 316.4sqm, and the internal floor area of the two-storey block will reduce from the granted 184sqm to a proposed 165.4sqm, resulting in a proposed total overall increase in floor area of 21.8sqm. Replacement of the granted 3.2m high stone wall which forms an outdoor open courtyard, with a 1.1m high rendered block wall and pergola feature at boundary with existing car park.Minor relocation of the two granted blocks to provide the required rear gardens to houses.Minor revisions to the layout of the central green area.Reduction in number of residential car parking spaces from nine to five spaces with E.V. charging.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    18 Jun 2026

  2. Further information requested

    11 Aug 2026

  3. Further information received

    25 Aug 2026

  4. Decision due

    21 Sept 2026

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    21 Sept 2026

Application Details

Location
The rear of Bread and Beer Pub (formerly Shamrock Bar) , , No.'s 17 and 18 Main Street
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
0.154 ha
Floor Area
330.8 sq m
Residential Units
2

Timeline

Registration Date
18 June 2026
Status
DECISION MADE
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
21 September 2026

Location

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