RefusedChange of useDecided 24 May 2017

46 Leinster Street, Athy, Co. Kildare.

Subdivision and alterations at a protected former bank in Athy for a café and arcade.

1794 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 1 February 2017

Reference: 1794
Authority: Kildare County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 1 February 2017

Summary

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Permission and retention are sought to subdivide the ground floor of the former Hibernian Bank. The works will facilitate a new café and the relocation of an existing gaming arcade, alongside facade repairs to this protected structure.

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Official record

Development description

And retention permission for the subdivision of the ground floor, external and internal alterations at the former hibernian bank, (protected structure, rps ref. Ay036). The proposed internal alterations at ground floor level will facilitate the proposed change of use to a café and the retention and relocation of the existing gaming and amusement arcade, to the rear of the building. The proposed external alterations consist of the replacement of the ground floor windows; replacement of the front door; new signage; and repairs and refurbishment of the facade

The historical record

How change-of-use applications have been decided in Kildare County Council

85% granted

of 591 change-of-use applications granted, refused or part-granted by Kildare County Council, 2016–2026.

The same category nationally: 88%14,584
All categories in Kildare County Council: 81%11,885

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Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Town CentreUC

“To protect, improve and provide for the future development of the town centre.”

National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area

Objective set by the Athy Local Area Plan 2021 - 2027 (2021–2027). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apt 3 Stanhope Street, Athy, Co. Kildare	Jun 2026	€110,000	42 m
54 Leinster St, Athy, Kildare	Sept 2025	€171,000	68 m
41 Stadowe Meadows, Athynot full market price · price excludes VAT	Dec 2025	€351,000	77 m
Blackwood, Kildare Rd, Athy	Sept 2025	€530,000	77 m
Kilrush, Athy, Co Kildare	Jan 2025	€190,000	77 m
Fontstown, Athy, County Kildare	Oct 2025	€141,000	77 m
16 William St, Athy, Kildare	Feb 2025	€100,000	77 m
1466 Ballytore, Athy, Co. Kildarenot full market price	Feb 2025	€95,000	77 m

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Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.

Key dates

Timeline

Application received1 February 2017
Further information requested28 March 2017
Further information received27 April 2017
Decision due24 May 2017
Decision issued24 May 2017
Appeal submitted20 June 2017
Appeal decided2 February 2018

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