RefusedApartmentsDecided 10 August 2020

The Orchard, Oldtown Demense, Sallins Road

Conversion of disused stables into four apartments and a cottage extension within a protected structure curtilage in Naas.

191356 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 6 December 2019

Reference: 191356
Authority: Kildare County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 6 December 2019
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 96.2 m²

Summary

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The project involves converting disused stables into four apartments (two 1-bed and two 2-bed) and a single-storey house, alongside alterations and an extension to an existing cottage. The works include removing an asbestos roof, partial demolition of a tool shed, and associated site works within the curtilage of a Protected Structure.

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Development description

(a) change of use of existing disused stables to residential use comprising two bedroom single storey house, 1 no. One bedroom apartment, and 1 no. Two bedroom apartment on ground floor, together with 1 no. One bedroom apartment and 1 no. Two bedroom apartment on first floor; (b) the proposed works to the stables buildings will include the removal of existing asbestos roof, all internal and external alterations and modifications. New building works to include provision of balconies with handrails, new stairwell extension, new slate roof, new zinc clad dormer roofs, concrete barges, external brickworks, new external walls as required, external windows and doors and other associated works; (c) demolition of tool shed; (d) all associated site development work including hard landscaping surface, road, footpaths, car parking, soft landscaping spaces and connection to all services including four sewer, water mains, surface water, esb, associated utility services and lamp standards; (e) internal and external alterations and modifications to existing cottage together with new single storey residential extension. The site is within the curtilage and attendant grounds of protected structure ref: ns19-072 known as oldtown house, oldtown demesne, while containing a protected structure ref: ns19-094 known as earthwork site, oldtown demesne, located on the sallins road, naas, co. Kildare. The granting of planning permission for this proposed development will involve a variation in the planning permission of kildare county council register reference 17/807. All development to take place

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Existing Residential / InfillRS

“To protect and enhance the amenity of established residential communities and promote sustainable intensification.”

National zoning type: Existing residential

Objective set by the Naas Local Area Plan 2021 - 2027 (2021–2028). 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
3 The Stables, The Orchard Sallins Rd, Naas	Dec 2025	€285,000	12 m
1 The Stables, The Orchard Sallins Rd, Naas	Jun 2026	€288,000	12 m
5 The Stables, The Orchard Sallins Rd, Naasprice excludes VAT	Dec 2025	€452,863	12 m
Apartment 12, Alder Lodge, The Orchard Oldtown Demesneprice excludes VAT	Jun 2025	€351,542	23 m
Apt No.13 Alder Lodge, The Orchard, Oldtown Demesneprice excludes VAT	Jun 2025	€330,396	23 m
Apt.9 - Garden View, The Orchard, Sallins Rd. - Naas	Apr 2026	€440,000	92 m
Apt 6 Garden View, The Orchard, Sallins Road	Mar 2025	€430,000	92 m
Apartment 11 Alder Lodge, The Orchard, Sallins Roadprice excludes VAT	Sept 2025	€374,500	125 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 received6 December 2019
Further information requested7 February 2020
Further information received14 July 2020
Decision due10 August 2020
Decision issued10 August 2020
Appeal submitted7 September 2020
Appeal decided14 January 2021
Permission expiry13 January 2026

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