Brownstown, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare.
Construction of a new motor vehicle showroom, workshops, and offices in Kilcullen.
21902 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 22 June 2021
- Reference
- 21902
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 22 June 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of a new 2,000 sqm motor vehicle showroom over two floors. It will feature an entrance lobby, display areas, offices, workshops, service areas, a secure vehicle compound, and on-site parking.
- Storeys
- 2
- Floor area
- 2,000 m²
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
A). Construction of a new showrooms for the sale of motor vehicles, to include entrance lobby, display area, offices and ancillary accommodation, also workshops/service areas all at ground floor level, b). Offices, parts storage and ancillary accommodation at first floor level, all measuring 2000sqm over both floors, b). New recessed vehicle entrance, totem signs, general signage, c). Provision of on-site parking for sale/display of vehicles and secure vehicle compound storage areas, e). Connection to main foul sewer system, along with all associated site development and facilitating works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for and facilitate the provision of high job-generating uses.”
National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment
Objective set by the Kildare County Development Plan 2023 - 2029 - Kilcullen Settlement Plan (2025–2029). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132 Brownstown, Kilcullen, Naas | Jan 2025 | €95,000 | 128 m |
| 15 La Touche Park, Brownstown, Kilcullenprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €244,800 | 273 m |
| 14 La Touche Park, Brownstown, Kilcullenprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €244,800 | 273 m |
| 13 La Touche Park, Brownstown, Kilcullenprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €250,244 | 280 m |
| 12 La Touche Park, Brownstown, Kilcullenprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €241,287 | 280 m |
| 11 La Touche Park, Brownstown, Kilcullenprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €465,324 | 305 m |
| 10 La Touche Park, Brownstown, Kilcullenprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €366,762 | 306 m |
| 9 La Touche Park, Brownstown, Kilcullenprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €366,762 | 306 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 received22 June 2021
- Further information requested9 August 2021
- Further information received27 October 2021
- Decision due19 January 2022
- Decision issued19 January 2022
- Grant issued1 March 2022
- Permission expiry28 February 2027
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted30 m away
(a) Construction of a new vehicle showroom to include entrance lobby, display area, offices and ancillary…
Brownstown , Kilcullen , Co. Kildare.
19536KildareLodged 15 May 2019Commercial
- Granted40 m away
For A). Construction of a new showroom for the sale of motor vehicles, to include entrance lobby, display…
to the North-East of 131 Brownstown Cottage , Naas Road , Kilcullen
2360540KildareLodged 22 Dec 2023Commercial
- Awaiting decision50 m away
For A). Construction of a new showroom for the sale of motor vehicles, to include entrance lobby, display…
Brownstown Naas Road , Kilcullen , Co. Kildare
2360500KildareLodged 19 Dec 2023Commercial
- Granted80 m away
Change of fenestration. The changes consist of the removal of the existing windows and door, and replacement…
Unit B Block 7 Link Business Park , Naas Road , Kilcullen
2381KildareLodged 1 Feb 2023Commercial
- Granted120 m away
For the removal of an existing pedestrian entrance and the insertion of a roller shutter door approximately…
Block 3 Link Business Park , Naas Road , Kilcullen
2560878KildareLodged 1 Aug 2025Alterations
- Awaiting decision120 m away
For the removal of an existing pedestrian entrance and the insertion of a roller shutter door approximately…
Block 3 Link Business Park , Naas Road , Kilcullen
2560797KildareLodged 15 Jul 2025Alterations
- Granted140 m away
For A) to retain the existing industrial unit, and B) for the subsequent change of use from industrial use to…
Block 2 , Link Business Park , Naas Road Kilcullen
2460046KildareLodged 25 Jan 2024Retention
- Awaiting decision150 m away
For A) to retain the existing industrial unit, and B) For the subsequent change of use from industrial use to…
Block 2 , Link Business Park Naas Road Kilcullen , Co. Kildare
2460034KildareLodged 23 Jan 2024Retention
Related developments
Similar applications
Ranked by what these developments actually propose, not by matching words — so you can see how comparable applications were decided.
- GrantedCommercial
(a) Construction of a new vehicle showroom to include entrance lobby, display area, offices and ancillary…
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- GrantedCommercial
The construction of a car showroom building with a total floor area of 1638 m2 comprising of showroom area,…
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- Awaiting decisionCommercial
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2360500KildareLodged 19 Dec 2023
- Awaiting decisionCommercial
Construction of car showroom to include ancillary office space on ground floor level, showroom, parts store…
Eastgate Business Park, Castleview, Little Island,
0613835corkLodged 22 Dec 2006
- GrantedCommercial
For new car showroom (two storey) incorporating workshop, stores, staff facilities, separate detached…
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16276WaterfordLodged 27 Apr 2016
- GrantedCommercial
Construction of a car showroom incorporating servicing area, parts storage and display area, valeting area…
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