St. Vincent's Hospital, Woodstock St, Townparks
Demolition of five prefab wings at St. Vincent's Hospital and construction of a new 92-bed Community Nursing Unit.
22961 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 4 August 2022
- Reference
- 22961
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 4 August 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves demolishing approximately 4,150 square metres of prefab wings attached to a protected former workhouse structure. A new two-storey, 92-bed Community Nursing Unit will be constructed in phases, including two single-storey dementia wards.
- Storeys
- 2
- Floor area
- 7,056 m²
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Official record
Development description
(i) the demolition of 5 number prefab single storey wings attached to the original protected structure, reference rps no. 1657 (freestanding former workhouse, built 1843, now local hospital). The total proposed demolition area is approximately 4,150m2. (ii) the phased construction of a new two storey 92 bed community nursing unit (cnu) including two single storey dementia wards with total area of approximately 7,056m2. (iii) the development will consist of phase 1, the 2 storey 48 bed unit to the rear of the site of 3,010m2 with associated stair core and 80m2 substation. (iv) phase 2 of the development consists of, 1 & 2 storey building elements linked to phase 1 containing 44 bedroom units and associated courtyards. (v) all ancillary and associated site works. Following a requirement of the planning authority, a natura impact statement will be submitted to the planning authority in connection with the application
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for education, recreation, community and health.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Michael Dooleys Terrace, Athy, Co. Kildarenot full market price | Apr 2026 | €130,000 | 156 m |
| 37 Michael Dooley Terrace, Woodstock St, Athy | Jan 2026 | €197,000 | 209 m |
| 27 Dooley's Terrace, Athy, Co Kildare | Jun 2025 | €120,000 | 249 m |
| 34 Rathstewart Crescent, Athy, Kildare | Nov 2025 | €270,000 | 366 m |
| 63 Rathstewart Crescent, Athy, Co Kildare | Jan 2026 | €250,000 | 400 m |
| 62 Castlepark, Athy, Kildare | Jul 2026 | €192,000 | 404 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 received4 August 2022
- Further information requested24 January 2023
- Further information received12 July 2023
- Decision due8 August 2023
- Decision issued2 August 2023
- Grant issued19 September 2023
- Permission expiry18 September 2028
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