Downings North, Prosperous, Co. Kildare
Increasing the capacity of an existing childcare facility from 72 to 137 children.
2360086 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 2 August 2023
- Reference
- 2360086
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 2 August 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to increase the operating capacity of an existing childcare facility. The capacity will expand from the previously permitted 72 children to a new limit of 137 children.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Increased capacity of the existing childcare facility from 72 children to 137 children, previously granted planning permission under file ref. No. 08/825
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for community and educational facilities.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
Objective set by the Kildare County Development Plan 2023 - 2029 - Prosperous (2023–2029). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Farnan Wood, Downings North, Prosperous | Feb 2026 | €530,000 | 443 m |
| Site No.31, Farnan Wood, Downings Northprice excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €374,400 | 466 m |
| 29 Farnan Wood, Prosperous, Co. Kildarenot full market price · price excludes VAT | Sept 2025 | €285,958 | 467 m |
| 36 Farnan Wood, Downings North, Prosperousnot full market price · price excludes VAT | Sept 2025 | €285,958 | 494 m |
| 37 Farnan Wood, Downings North, Prosperousnot full market price · price excludes VAT | Sept 2025 | €282,854 | 500 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 received2 August 2023
- Further information requested21 September 2023
- Application withdrawn17 July 2024
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- Awaiting decision330 m away
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- Granted350 m away
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