Ardclough, Co. Kildare
Extensions and renovations to the Ardclough Village Community Centre, including a new cafe and heritage centre.
18309 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 23 March 2018
- Reference
- 18309
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 23 March 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of extensions and renovations to the existing community centre. Works include a new vehicle entrance, demolition of the entrance porch, construction of a new reception/arts display area, a new cafe with a patio, and internal modifications for a heritage centre.
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Official record
Development description
- Extension / renovations to the existing ardclough village community centre at ardclough, co. Kildare. The dev elopement will consist of the following works
- Proposed new vehicle entrance and modified carpark layout
- Demolition of existing single storey flat roof entrance porch and gable wall to existing store room and removal of 5 no. Windows on the rear elevation
- The construction of a new fully serviced single storey extension to accommodate an entrance reception / arts and crafts display area (30sq. M)
- The construction of a new fully serviced single storey extension to accommodate a cafe (25 sqm. )with associated external patio terrace
- Internal modifications within the existing building to accommodate a heritage centre and ancillary accommodation
- Connection to existing public mains water services and on-site sewerage treatment plant together with all associated site works
The historical record
How commercial applications have been decided in Kildare County Council
85% granted
of 607 commercial applications granted, refused or part-granted by Kildare County Council, 2016–2026.
- The same category nationally
- 88%14,381
- All categories in Kildare County Council
- 81%11,885
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Williams Grove, Straffan Road, Ardcloughprice excludes VAT | Sept 2025 | €585,903 | 212 m |
| 39 William's Grove, Arclough, Co. Kildareprice excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €559,471 | 223 m |
| 40 William's Grove, Straffan Road, Ardcloughprice excludes VAT | Sept 2025 | €559,400 | 236 m |
| 4 Lishandra Manor, Ardclough, Straffan | Jul 2026 | €1,010,000 | 457 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received23 March 2018
- Further information requested15 May 2018
- Further information received26 October 2018
- Decision due22 November 2018
- Decision issued21 November 2018
- Grant issued17 January 2019
- Permission expiry16 January 2024
In the area
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