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Leinster Street, Athy, Co. Kildare.

Modifications and a 92.54 sqm extension to an existing store, including facade changes and car park works in Athy.

221280 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 27 October 2022

Reference: 221280
Authority: Kildare County Council
Register status: Invalid or incomplete
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 27 October 2022

Summary

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The development involves modifications to the ground floor layout and shop facade of an existing store on Leinster Street. It includes a 92.54 sqm extension to the store, removal of the entrance pod and trolley bay, installation of a new free-standing trolley bay, and car park works.

Commercialretailextension

Floor area: 93 m²

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Official record

Development description

Modifications to the ground floor layout and shop facade and will include: (a) the extension of the existing store with a total increased area of 92.54sqm, (b) the removal of the existing entrance/exit pod, (c) the removal of the existing trolley bay, (d) proposed free-standing trolley bay, (e) proposed accommodation works to store elevation, (f) accommodation works to car park area, (g) all ancillary works required to complete to the required building regulations standards.

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
9 The Grove, Leinster St, Athy	Apr 2026	€230,000	71 m
6 The Grove, Leinster St, Athy	Apr 2026	€175,000	71 m
2 The Grove, Leinster St, Athy	May 2026	€202,000	102 m
6 Fairfield, Dublin Rd, Athy	Apr 2026	€150,000	131 m
9 St Michaels Terrace, Athy, Kildare	Mar 2026	€315,000	173 m
21 Rheban Manor, Athy, Kildare	Dec 2025	€86,000	182 m
6 Leinster St, Athy, Kildare	Jul 2025	€310,000	194 m
8 Rheban Manor, Athy, Kildare	Apr 2026	€290,000	197 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.

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Application received27 October 2022

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