GrantedChange of useDecided 16 August 2023

The Holy Faith Convent, Main Street, Celbridge (a Protected Structure)

Change of use of a convent to a Parish Centre and Parochial House, including internal and external alterations.

2360004 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 3 July 2023

Reference: 2360004
Authority: Kildare County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 3 July 2023

Summary

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Permission is sought for the change of use of the Holy Faith Convent, a protected structure, to a Parish Centre and Parochial House. Works include installing a ramp, a lift, a second internal staircase, converting rear outbuildings to meeting rooms, and creating a parish car park.

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Development description

For change of use to parish centre and parochial house, alterations to the building including the provision of a ramp at the front entrance, the installation of a second internal staircase and lift in the parlour, the installation of new fire doors at ground and first-floor level, the removal of the existing external steel stairs and reinstatement of the associated window, provision of new toilets at the original first floor fire escape, the provision of 4 en-suite bathrooms, stores and associated works at first floor level, the conversion of the rear outbuildings to parish meeting rooms, including the construction of a glazed clerestorey over the existing stone walls, which will be insulated and plastered externally, the provision of associated parish car-park, and all other associated site works.

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
4 Dara Crescent, Celbridge, Kildare	Sept 2025	€443,000	93 m
45 Dara Court, Celbridge, Kildare	Mar 2025	€480,000	135 m
918 St Patricks Park, Celbridge, Kildare	Apr 2025	€369,879	152 m
Main St, Celbridge, Kildare	Nov 2025	€407,000	172 m
22 Dara Court, Celbridge, Kildare	Apr 2026	€448,000	180 m
1-12 Ash View and 1-12 Pine Avenue, The Grange, Celbridge Roadprice excludes VAT	Jun 2026	€6,766,520	185 m
807 St Patricks Park, Celbridge, Kildarenot full market price	Jan 2025	€310,000	186 m
54 Dara Court, Celbridge, Kildare	Jul 2025	€432,000	198 m

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Application received3 July 2023
Decision due27 August 2023
Decision issued16 August 2023
Grant issued2 October 2023
Permission expiry1 October 2028

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