RefusedChange of useDecided 10 September 2019

Former Hibernian Bank, 46 Leinster Street, Athy

Change of use of a protected bank building from an amusement arcade to an internet café.

19809 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 17 July 2019

Reference: 19809
Authority: Kildare County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 17 July 2019

Summary

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The application proposes a change of use of the Former Hibernian Bank, a protected structure, from a gaming arcade to an internet café with gaming terminals. Works include internal alterations, replacement of ground floor windows and front door, and façade repairs.

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Official record

Development description

Change of use and internal and external alterations at the former hibernian bank, (protected structure, rps ref. Ay036), 46 leinster street, athy, co. Kildare. The proposed internal alterations at ground floor level will facilitate the proposed change of use from a gaming and amusement arcade use to an internet café with ancillary use of gaming terminals to the rear. 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 façade. The proposed development consists of or comprises the carrying out of works to a protected structure

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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Recent sales nearby

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	44 m
54 Leinster St, Athy, Kildare	Sept 2025	€171,000	69 m
37 The Beech, Meadow Hill, Athyprice excludes VAT	Mar 2026	€299,559	72 m
16 William St, Athy, Kildare	Feb 2025	€100,000	72 m
1466 Ballytore, Athy, Co. Kildarenot full market price	Feb 2025	€95,000	72 m
Fontstown, Athy, County Kildare	Oct 2025	€141,000	72 m
Kilrush, Athy, Co Kildare	Jan 2025	€190,000	72 m
Blackwood, Kildare Rd, Athy	Sept 2025	€530,000	72 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 received17 July 2019
Decision due10 September 2019
Decision issued10 September 2019
Appeal submitted7 October 2019
Appeal decided3 February 2020

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