Kildare’s 460+ Homes: Planning Permission Update Unveiled

Planning Permission Update Boosts Major Kildare Housing Scheme

The latest planning permission news reveals significant progress on a new, large-scale housing development in Kildare, promising over 460 homes.

Seattle Construction Limited is advancing its major residential project in Celbridge, North Kildare, by applying to extend the planning permission duration for a development initially approved under a Strategic Housing Development (SHD) scheme by An Bord Pleanála (ABP-307100). This update comes as part of ongoing efforts to meet housing demand and aligns with local planning strategy.

The proposed housing scheme covers approximately 12.68 hectares in the Kilwoghan Woods area, within the townland of Crodaun. It comprises 467 residential units, including 199 houses, 216 apartments, and 52 duplexes, representing a substantial addition to Kildare’s housing stock. The project’s scale and design have been developed to comply with existing planning guidelines and avoid material contravention of the current County Development Plan.

Kildare County Council (KCC) recently received the application to extend the planning permission duration, with submission deadlines in early October 2025. This extension ensures the project’s viability amid ongoing considerations like environmental impact assessments and compliance with flood-risk development policies. All project documents are publicly accessible via the dedicated website to maintain transparency and stakeholder engagement.

This development reflects wider regional planning priorities, including compact growth and sustainable community creation, consistent with Ireland’s National Planning Framework (Project Ireland 2040) and Housing for All strategy. Kildare County Council continues to update its Development Plan to facilitate housing growth and support large-scale residential projects that address increased demand.

Alongside this Celbridge project, other substantial housing schemes are also progressing in Kildare, such as the newly approved development on New Abbey Road in Kilcullen, which includes community and commercial facilities to support residents. These initiatives are vital to meet national targets requiring up to 83,000 new homes annually across Ireland through to 2040, as set out in recent Ministerial Guidelines.

With Kildare actively implementing its housing scheme approval processes, the county is positioning itself to contribute substantially to Ireland’s housing supply while ensuring developments undergo rigorous scrutiny related to environmental impact and planning conformity. The extension of duration requests like this one allows developers to align construction timelines with council and community needs effectively.

Overall, the latest update on the 460+ home development in Celbridge illustrates a critical step in advancing sustainable housing projects in Kildare, balancing growth with careful planning considerations like flood-risk assessments and infrastructure provision. It signals strong momentum in local housing provision aligned with both national policies and community expectations.