49 McDonnell Drive, Athy, Co. Kildare.
Single-storey side extension, removal of a shed and garage, and widening of the entrance for vehicle access.
181288 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 24 October 2018
- Reference
- 181288
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 24 October 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of a single-storey extension to the side of the existing two-storey dwelling. It also includes removing an existing shed and garage, and widening the pedestrian entrance to allow vehicle access.
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Official record
Development description
A single storey extension to the side of existing two storey dwelling, removal of existing shed and garage to the side, widening of existing pedestrian entrance to facilitate vehicle access and all associated site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the amenity of established residential communities and promote sustainable intensification.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mcdonnell Dr, Athy, Kildare | Feb 2025 | €230,000 | 90 m |
| 2 The Orchard, Dublin Rd, Athy | Mar 2025 | €405,000 | 96 m |
| 5 Geraldine Rd, Athy, Kildare | Aug 2025 | €230,000 | 145 m |
| 4 Ashville, Dublin Rd, Athy | Jun 2026 | €395,000 | 202 m |
| 38 Earls Court, Athy, Kildare | Aug 2025 | €345,000 | 202 m |
| 10 Ashville, Dublin Road, Athy | Mar 2026 | €360,000 | 202 m |
| 8 Ashville, Athy, Kildare | Oct 2025 | €345,000 | 221 m |
| 4 Shamrock Dr, Athy, Kildare | Dec 2025 | €361,000 | 249 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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 received24 October 2018
- Decision due18 December 2018
- Decision issued6 December 2018
- Grant issued25 January 2019
- Permission expiry24 January 2024
In the area
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