Changes sought to permitted 239-home scheme at Kilwoghan Woods, Crodaun, Co. Kildare

In context

It is one of 98 housing scheme applications Kildare County Council has received in the past twelve months, against 1,597 nationally. Of the 3,043 such applications decided by councils in the past three years, 79% were granted.

What happens next

Anyone can make a submission or observation to Kildare County Council until 30 November 2026, for a fee of €20. Only those who make a submission can later appeal the decision. The council is due to decide by 21 December 2026, unless it requests further information, which stops the clock.

How to make a submission

The development description, as lodged

Verbatim from the Kildare County Council register. This is the source for every figure in the story above.

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