18 Straffan Gate, Straffan, Co. Kildare
Demolition of a garage, construction of a side and rear extension, and an attic conversion.
2360306 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 18 October 2023
- Reference
- 2360306
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 18 October 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves demolishing an existing single-storey garage to the rear. It also includes constructing a part two-storey, part single-storey extension to the side and rear of the semi-detached house, alongside converting the attic into a home office.
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
For a) demolishing an existing single storey garage to the rear of the site b) constructing a part 2 storey, part single storey extension to the side and rear of existing 2 storey semi detached dwelling c) conversion of attic area into a home office and all ancillary site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and improve existing residential amenity, to provide for appropriate infill residential development and to provide for new and improved ancillary services.”
Objective set by the Kildare County Development Plan 2023 - 2029 - Straffan (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.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 4 December 2024.
Notified floor area: 188 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Straffan Gate, Straffan, Kildare | Jan 2026 | €450,000 | 30 m |
| 12 Straffan Gate, Straffan, Co Kildare | Jun 2026 | €585,000 | 48 m |
| 62 Straffan Gate, Straffan, Kildare | Dec 2025 | €600,000 | 90 m |
| 30 Straffan Gate, Straffan, Kildare | Dec 2025 | €550,000 | 107 m |
| 567a St Brigids Terrace, Straffan, Kildarenot full market price | Apr 2025 | €200,000 | 357 m |
| 4 The Beeches, New Rd, Straffan | Apr 2025 | €855,000 | 403 m |
| 26 The Beeches, New Rd, Straffan Kildare | Jan 2025 | €895,000 | 447 m |
| 9 The Beeches, Straffan, Kildare | Jun 2025 | €750,000 | 463 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 received18 October 2023
- Decision due12 December 2023
- Decision issued5 December 2023
- Grant issued25 January 2024
- Permission expiry24 January 2029
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted30 m away
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No 17 Straffan Gate , Straffan , Co. Kildare
24284KildareLodged 6 Sept 2024Extension
- Awaiting decision30 m away
For conversion of existing Attic to non-habitable space, comprising of modifications of existing roof…
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24240KildareLodged 22 Jul 2024Alterations
- Granted70 m away
Build up of existing hipped roof to a gable end roof with 2 rear rooflights & conversion of attic to new…
59 Straffan Gate , Straffan , Kildare
201134KildareLodged 1 Oct 2020Extension
- Granted80 m away
For conversion of existing attic to non-habitable space comprising of modification of existing roof…
8 Straffan Gate , Straffan , Co. Kildare.
23362KildareLodged 6 Apr 2023Extension
- Granted90 m away
For Conversion of existing attic space to non habitable space comprising of modification of existing roof…
57 Straffan Gate , Straffan , Co. Kildare.
211737KildareLodged 10 Dec 2021Extension
- Granted100 m away
Conversion of existing attic to non habitable space comprising of modification of existing roof structure,…
55 Straffan Gate , Straffan , Co. Kildare.
201186KildareLodged 12 Oct 2020Extension
- Granted110 m away
For planning/retention to change of existing roof ridge line to extend to new built up gable wall with Dutch…
54 Straffan Gate , Straffan , Co. Kildare.
211419KildareLodged 4 Oct 2021Retention
- Awaiting decision130 m away
Attic conversion for storage, including a full raised gable to the side, a new gable window, and three…
48 Straffan Gate , Straffan , Co. Kildare
2561408KildareLodged 10 Dec 2025Extension
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