2 The Orchard, Geraldine Road, Athy
Alterations and single-storey extensions to the front and rear of the house.
2311 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 9 January 2023
- Reference
- 2311
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 9 January 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of alterations and single-storey extensions to both the front and rear elevations of the existing dwelling, along with all associated site works.
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Official record
Development description
Alterations and single storey extensions to the front and rear elevations and all associated site works
The historical record
How extensions have been decided in Kildare County Council
97% granted
of 2,915 extensions granted, refused or part-granted by Kildare County Council, 2016–2026.
- The same category nationally
- 95%68,719
- All categories in Kildare County Council
- 81%11,885
These are historical figures for this category in this council area, counted from the statutory register over the last 10 years. They are not an assessment of this application and say nothing about how it will be decided.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the amenity of established residential communities and promote sustainable intensification.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Earls Court, Athy, Kildare | Aug 2025 | €345,000 | 97 m |
| 15 Mcdonnell Dr, Athy, Kildare | Feb 2025 | €230,000 | 117 m |
| 2 The Orchard, Dublin Rd, Athy | Mar 2025 | €405,000 | 128 m |
| 5 Geraldine Rd, Athy, Kildare | Aug 2025 | €230,000 | 140 m |
| 27 Meadow Mills, Athyprice excludes VAT | Nov 2025 | €330,396 | 196 m |
| 8 The Sycamore, Meadow Mill, Athyprice excludes VAT | Sept 2025 | €348,018 | 202 m |
| 1 The Sycamore, Meadow Mill, Athyprice excludes VAT | Sept 2025 | €312,775 | 202 m |
| 4 The Sycamore, Meadow Mill, Athyprice excludes VAT | Sept 2025 | €312,775 | 202 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 received9 January 2023
- Decision due5 March 2023
- Decision issued28 February 2023
- Grant issued15 May 2023
- Permission expiry14 May 2028
In the area
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2561247KildareLodged 3 Nov 2025Change of use
- Granted110 m away
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- Granted120 m away
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- Granted130 m away
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16537KildareLodged 24 May 2016Extension
- Granted140 m away
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17 McDonnell Drive , Athy , Co. Kildare
18366KildareLodged 4 Apr 2018Extension
- Granted170 m away
A two storey extension to rear of existing two storey mid terrace dwelling and all ancillary site development…
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18101KildareLodged 1 Feb 2018Extension
- Awaiting decision180 m away
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2561267KildareLodged 10 Nov 2025Housing estate
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