The Grove, Louisa Valley, Leixlip
Demolition of a bungalow and construction of eight semi-detached houses in Leixlip.
18905 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 26 July 2018
- Reference
- 18905
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 26 July 2018
- Residential units
- 8
- Floor area
- 1198.4 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the partial demolition of an existing bungalow. In its place, eight two-storey, four-bedroom semi-detached houses will be constructed, including associated drainage, landscaping, and boundary treatments.
- Storeys
- 2
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Part demolition of existing bungalow; and development of 8 no. 2 storey 4 bedroom, semi-detached houses fronting onto the grove, with partial boundary to station road at rear, including all services, drainage connection to existing foul drain on the grove, boundary and landscape treatment
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 Leixlip LAP 2020-2023 (2020–2026). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 The Grange, Louisa Valley, Leixlip | May 2026 | €830,000 | 26 m |
| 9 The Grove, Carberry Meadows, Balmostonprice excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €484,581 | 36 m |
| 13 The Grove, Carberry Meadows, Balmostonprice excludes VAT | Jul 2025 | €374,449 | 50 m |
| 15 The Grove, Carberry Meadows, Balmostonprice excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €462,555 | 67 m |
| 19 The Grove, Carberry Meadows, Balmostonprice excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €493,392 | 93 m |
| 12 Rockingham Green, Leixlip, Kildare | Sept 2025 | €1,072,500 | 96 m |
| 19 The Avenue, Louisa Valley, Leixlip | Nov 2025 | €730,000 | 182 m |
| Apartment 73 Louisa Park, Station Road, Leixlip | Apr 2025 | €297,000 | 229 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 received26 July 2018
- Further information requested19 September 2018
- Further information received22 November 2018
- Decision due19 December 2018
- Decision issued12 December 2018
- Appeal submitted14 January 2019
- Appeal decided9 May 2019
- Permission expiry8 May 2024
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted40 m away
Part demolition of existing bungalow; and development of 2 No. 2 storey, 4 bedroom, detached houses fronting…
The Grove , Louisa Valley , Leixlip
181056KildareLodged 30 Aug 2018New dwelling
- Awaiting decision70 m away
For extensions and alterations to existing two storey dwelling comprising — The construction of new single…
15 The Grove , Louisa Valley , Leixlip
2461112KildareLodged 24 Oct 2024Extension
- Refused70 m away
For extensions and alterations to existing two storey dwelling comprising — The construction of new single…
15 The Grove , Louisa Valley , Leixlip
2461134KildareLodged 30 Oct 2024Extension
- Granted70 m away
Retention of front boundary walls, railings and gate to front and will consist of development of a new, part…
Site adjacent No. 9 Ryemont Abbey , Leixlip Co. Kildare and including side entrance off , Station Road Leixlip
171118KildareLodged 9 Oct 2017New dwelling
- Granted80 m away
Single and two storey extensions to the front, sides and rear with refurbishment to the existing dwelling at…
6 Station Road , Leixlip , Co.Kildare
19136KildareLodged 13 Feb 2019Extension
- Awaiting decision100 m away
For a sub-division of the existing family lands and the construction of a detached, 2-storey, three-bedroom…
Station Road , Leixlip , Co. KIldare
2460575KildareLodged 25 Jun 2024New dwelling
- Awaiting decision100 m away
For a sub-division of the existing family lands and the construction of a detached, 2-storey, three-bedroom…
Station Road , Leixlip , Co. KIldare
2460562KildareLodged 21 Jun 2024New dwelling
- Granted110 m away
2 No. 2 storey semi-detached houses including use of attic space with roof-lights on vacant site south west of
9 Ryemont Abbey , Leixlip , Co. Kildare.
16123KildareLodged 12 Feb 2016New dwelling
Related developments
Similar applications
Ranked by what these developments actually propose, not by matching words — so you can see how comparable applications were decided.
- GrantedNew dwelling
Part demolition of existing bungalow; and development of 2 No. 2 storey, 4 bedroom, detached houses fronting…
The Grove , Louisa Valley , Leixlip
181056KildareLodged 30 Aug 2018
- RefusedHousing estate
Demolition of 2 No. semi-detached single storey bungalows, permission to sub-divide existing adjacent site…
Crockaun Commons , Prosperous Road , Clane
16874KildareLodged 17 Aug 2016
- WithdrawnNew dwelling
Demolition of existing dormer bungalow and construction of 2no. detached part-single part-2 storey 4-5 bed…
1 Deerpark Close, Castleknock, Dublin 15, D15R3PC
FW24A/0343EFingalLodged 21 Aug 2024
- GrantedNew dwelling
The development will consist of: demolition of existing dormer bungalow and construction of 2 no. detached…
1 Deerpark Close, Castleknock, Dublin 15, D15R3PC
FW24A/0486EFingalLodged 20 Nov 2024
- Awaiting decisionHousing estate
Part demolition of the adjoining Grove House, the demolition of existing single storey workshop building and…
Dublin Road , Athy , Co. Kildare
19439KildareLodged 23 Apr 2019
- GrantedHousing estate
For the demolition of existing detached single storey bungalow and domestic garage and permission to…
Roseberry , Newbridge , Co. Kildare
2460773KildareLodged 8 Aug 2024
Community
Discussion
What local people think about this application.
Community sentiment
No votes yetNobody has voted on this application yet.
Community sentiment — a straw poll of people who visited this page, not a statutory submission. To make a valid observation you must submit it to the planning authority.
Sign in to have your say on this application.
No comments yet. Be the first to say what you think about this application.
Sign in to join the discussion on this application.
Comments are moderated and are the opinions of the people who wrote them. They form no part of the statutory planning process — to make a valid observation you must submit it to the planning authority.