No. 31 Castlebridge, (Townland of Railpark), Maynooth
Retention of a two-storey rear extension and permission for a new side extension, utility room, porch, and attic conversion.
23506 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 12 May 2023
- Reference
- 23506
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 12 May 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe applicant seeks retention for an existing 32.8 sqm two-storey rear extension built around 2000. Additionally, permission is sought for a new two-storey side extension, a single-storey utility room, a front glass porch, an attic conversion with a rear dormer, and solar panels.
- Floor area
- 200 m²
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Official record
Development description
A two storey extension (32.809 sq/mts) built on to the rear (north) of the dwelling in circa yr. 2000 by the existing homeowner/applicant (total existing as-built floor area = 138.617 sq/mts incl. Attached garage). Planning permission is being sought for (1) the construction of a new two storey extension to the side (east) elevation (19.903 sq/mts) while maintaining the existing design theme, (2) the construction of a single storey utility room (4.3sq/mts) to the rear (north) of the dwelling, (3) the construction of a glass porch at the front door under the porch canopy roof (1.6 sq/mts), (4) an attic conversion for storage only (42.216sq/mts) with 1 no. New rear facing dormer window incl. Modifications to the existing rear roof structures and (5) a pv solar array to front elevation. (total proposed-built floor area = 199.519 sq/mts incl. Attic storage). There will be internal modifications to the ground floor and first floor to accommodate the above together with all associated site and development works
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 Maynooth and Environs Joint Local Area Plan 2025 - 2031 (2025–2031). 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| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Castlebridge, Maynooth, Kildare | Oct 2025 | €552,000 | 59 m |
| 8 Castlebridge, Maynooth, Kildare | Jun 2025 | €520,000 | 94 m |
| 14 Castlebridge, Straffan Rd, Maynooth | Jan 2026 | €540,000 | 119 m |
| 12a Harbourview, Glenroyal Apts, Maynooth | Apr 2026 | €335,000 | 177 m |
| 1 Harbour View, Maynooth, Kildare | Apr 2026 | €315,000 | 177 m |
| Crannog, Leinster Park, Maynooth | Apr 2026 | €1,520,000 | 235 m |
| 18 Parklands Crescent, Maynooth, Co Kildare | Jan 2026 | €711,372 | 249 m |
| 139 Old Greenfield, Maynooth, Greenfield | May 2025 | €360,000 | 274 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.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received12 May 2023
- Decision due6 July 2023
- Decision issued29 June 2023
- Grant issued18 August 2023
- Permission expiry17 August 2028
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