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Kilwoghan Woods , Crodaun , Celbridge

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Planning application 2661182

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

development to amend a previously permitted Large Scale Residential Development (LRD) (Reg. Ref. 25/60988) located on lands at Kilwoghan Woods, in the Townland of Crodaun, Celbridge Co. Kildare. The proposed development will consist of amendments to the permitted Phase 2 Large-scale Residential Development under Reg. Ref. 25/60988 at Kilwoghan Woods, Crodaun, Celbridge, Co. Kildare. The proposed amendments comprise alterations to Duplex Blocks D, E and G, including the replacement of 12 no. 1-bedroom (2-person) apartments at first and second floor levels across the three blocks with 6 no. 3-bedroom (5-person) duplex units. These amendments result in a reduction in the overall number of residential units within the permitted development from 239 no. units to 233 no. units. The development also includes a reduction in the number of balconies within Duplex Blocks D, E and G from 6 no. to 4 no. balconies per block, together with associated elevational amendments; the rotation of Duplex Block G and associated elevational amendments to improve its relationship with and passive surveillance of the adjoining public open space; the consequential reconfiguration of the public and communal open space surrounding Duplex Block G; the omission of the temporary pumping station; and all associated landscaping, services, site development and ancillary works. The proposed Phase 2 development will comprise 76 no. houses and 157 no. apartments/duplex units providing a total of 233 no. residential units. All application documentation and information is available for public viewing at the following website www.kilwoghanlrdphase2amendments.com

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    27 Oct 2026

  2. Decision due (upcoming)

    21 Dec 2026

Application Details

Location
Kilwoghan Woods , Crodaun , Celbridge
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
3.94 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
27 October 2026
Status
NEW APPLICATION
Decision
N/A
Decision Due
21 December 2026

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