The Showgrounds, Dublin Road, Athy
Construction of a new covered spectator stand at the Showgrounds in Athy.
23876 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 31 August 2023
- Reference
- 23876
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 31 August 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of constructing a spectator stand that incorporates a covered seating area. The project will also include all associated site works at the Dublin Road location.
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
To construct a spectator stand incorporating covered seating area and all associated site works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and provide for open space, amenity and recreation provision.”
National zoning type: Active open space
Objective set by the Athy Local Area Plan 2021 - 2027 (2021–2027). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Mansfield Grove, Athy, Kildare | Aug 2025 | €375,000 | 285 m |
| 10 Ashville, Dublin Road, Athy | Mar 2026 | €360,000 | 285 m |
| 8 Ashville, Athy, Kildare | Oct 2025 | €345,000 | 299 m |
| 3 Shanrath Rd, Kilkea Rd, Athy | Aug 2025 | €460,000 | 309 m |
| 4 Ashville, Dublin Rd, Athy | Jun 2026 | €395,000 | 329 m |
| 2 The Orchard, Dublin Rd, Athy | Mar 2025 | €405,000 | 341 m |
| Trillium, Gallowshill, Athy | Jan 2025 | €400,000 | 345 m |
| 63 Rath Park, Shanrath, Athyprice excludes VAT | Mar 2026 | €351,542 | 348 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 received31 August 2023
- Decision due25 October 2023
- Decision issued20 October 2023
- Grant issued7 December 2023
- Permission expiry6 December 2028
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted50 m away
To alter previously granted Planning Application PL 23/144. Alterations include raising 6no. granted lighting…
The Showgrounds , Dublin Road , Athy
2560081KildareLodged 31 Jan 2025Alterations
- Granted70 m away
Four No. 21.34m high floodlighting masts and the provision of all other associated site excavation,…
The Showgrounds , Dublin Road , Athy
17344KildareLodged 30 Mar 2017Infrastructure
- Awaiting decision80 m away
Four no. 22m high flood lighting masts at The Showgrounds
The Showgrounds , Dublin Road , Athy
17260KildareLodged 9 Mar 2017Infrastructure
- Awaiting decision90 m away
To alter previously granted Planning Application PL 23/144. Alterations include raising 6no. granted lighting…
The Showgrounds , Dublin Road , Athy
2560069KildareLodged 29 Jan 2025Alterations
- Granted100 m away
The removal of an existing 18.6m floodlight pole (floodlight on top of pole) and replacement with a new 18.6m…
Athy Rugby Club , Dublin Road Townparks , Athy Co.Kildare
19846KildareLodged 29 Jul 2019Infrastructure
- Granted120 m away
To replace existing grass pitch surface with a new synthetic pitch, associated drainage, dugouts, and all…
Townsparks , Dublin Road , Athy
2560819KildareLodged 21 Jul 2025Infrastructure
- Granted130 m away
To upgrade the existing pitch lighting system (on 3 playing fields) to include 12 no. 15m high lighting…
The Showground , Dublin Road , Athy
23144KildareLodged 17 Feb 2023Infrastructure
- Granted170 m away
For the construction of a New Wastewater Pumping Station, Access Roadway, Rising Main and Connection to…
Shanrath (Townparks TD) , Athy , Co. Kildare
2461174KildareLodged 6 Nov 2024Infrastructure
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