Blooms Florist, Henry Street, Newbridge
Conversion of a former florist shop into a residential apartment.
171036 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 15 September 2017
- Reference
- 171036
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 15 September 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks to change the use of the ground floor retail unit, formerly Blooms Florist, into a residential apartment. The works will include internal layout changes and alterations to the building's elevation.
- Residential unit
- 1
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Official record
Development description
Proposed change of use of an existing ground floor retail unit formally known as blooms florist, to a proposed residential apartment unit. Proposed works to include changes to the internal layout and alterations to the elevation of the existing building, together with all associated site works.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Henry Lane, Newbridge, Kildare | May 2026 | €295,000 | 25 m |
| 9 Anfield Terrace, Newbridge, Co Kildare | May 2026 | €200,000 | 38 m |
| 2 Annfield Terrace, Henry St, Newbridge | Oct 2025 | €250,000 | 73 m |
| 2 Annfield Terrace, Henry St, Newbridge | Dec 2025 | €225,000 | 73 m |
| Apartment 1, Limerick Lane, Newbridge | Jan 2026 | €173,000 | 80 m |
| Cardi, St Josephs Ave, Newbridge | Feb 2026 | €350,000 | 89 m |
| 6b Roseville Court, Henry Rd, Newbridge | Mar 2026 | €241,000 | 116 m |
| 2b Roseville Court, Henry Rd, Newbridge | Mar 2026 | €246,000 | 116 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received15 September 2017
- Further information requested9 November 2017
- Further information received21 December 2017
- Decision due19 March 2018
- Decision issued15 March 2018
- Grant issued14 May 2018
- Permission expiry13 May 2023
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