Snow White Launderette, Georges Street, Newbridge
Change of use from a launderette to a sit-down restaurant and takeaway in Newbridge.
211185 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 17 August 2021
- Reference
- 211185
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 17 August 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to convert the existing ground floor Snow White Launderette on Georges Street into a sit-down restaurant and café with a takeaway facility. The works will include installing new windows on the side and rear elevations, along with internal alterations.
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Official record
Development description
Change of use of existing ground floor launderette to sit down restaurant/café with take away facility, installation of new windows on side and rear elevations and all internal works to accommodate the development and all associated site works at unit currently known as
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Wallace Court, Eyre St, Newbridge | Jan 2026 | €222,000 | 50 m |
| 14 Wallace Court, Eyre St, Newbridge | Nov 2025 | €225,500 | 50 m |
| 8 Wallace Court, Eyre St, Newbridge | Jul 2025 | €213,500 | 54 m |
| 9 Patricks Square, Newbridge, Co Kildare | Mar 2025 | €185,000 | 67 m |
| 7 City House, Robert Street, Newbridge | Oct 2025 | €140,000 | 67 m |
| Apt 5 Eyre Court, Eyre St, Newbridge | Feb 2026 | €215,000 | 67 m |
| Apt 6 Eyre Court, Eyre St, Newbridge | Apr 2026 | €240,000 | 67 m |
| Apt 5, Patrick Sq, Anne St | Feb 2026 | €174,000 | 68 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 August 2021
- Further information requested7 October 2021
- Further information received12 October 2021
- Decision due8 November 2021
- Decision issued3 November 2021
- Grant issued15 December 2021
- Permission expiry14 December 2026
In the area
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- Awaiting decision30 m away
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- Awaiting decision40 m away
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- Granted40 m away
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