Gilltown, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare
Retention of an increased roof height and attic conversion, plus permission for a large rear and side extension.
23438 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 27 April 2023
- Reference
- 23438
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 27 April 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks retention permission for an increased ridge height and the conversion of the attic into two bedrooms. It also seeks permission to construct a large dormer/two-storey extension to the rear, a single-storey side extension, and new dormer and bay windows.
- Floor area
- 237 m²
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Official record
Development description
(1) retention permission for increase in ridge height from 5.745m as granted under planning reference no. 03/44 to 6.344m as constructed. (2) retention permission for the conversion of the attic into two bedrooms. The existing ground floor area is 176.86sq. M and the converted attic space adds a further 67.60sq. M, (3) permission to construct a dormer/two-storey extension to the full length of the house at the rear and a single storey extension to the right-hand side of the house when viewed from the public road. The ground floor extension will add 155.53sq. M while the proposed first floor extension will add 81.90 sq. M. (4) permission to construct a dormer type window to the right-hand side of the front elevation and to the left-hand side elevation when viewed from the public road. (5) permission to construct a bay window with a slatted roof to the lounge which is located to the left-hand side of the front elevation. (6) to place velux roof lights at a low level in the dormer roof on the right-hand side elevation. (7) all ancillary groundworks associated with the above proposed development. Revised by significant further information which consists of (1) a revised design and layout to the proposed extensions. (2) proposed new wastewater treatment system with upgraded percolation area
Built & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 11 December 2023.
Notified floor area: 508.84 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolan Cottage, Gormanstown, Kilcullen | Jun 2025 | €136,000 | 368 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 received27 April 2023
- Further information requested20 June 2023
- Further information received17 July 2023
- Decision due24 September 2023
- Decision issued20 September 2023
- Grant issued16 November 2023
- Permission expiry15 November 2028
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