Saint Brigid's Cottage, Primrose Hill, Celbridge
Demolition of a house and construction of 38 older persons' apartments across four three-storey blocks.
2460066 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 30 January 2024
- Reference
- 2460066
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 30 January 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe development involves the demolition of an existing house and shed to construct four three-storey blocks over a part basement. The scheme will provide 38 one-bedroom apartments for older persons, complete with communal facilities, parking, and a coffee dock.
- Residential units
- 38
- Storeys
- 3
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Official record
Development description
- For
- Demolition of an existing house and shed
- The construction of four blocks, three storeys each above ground with part basement below ground
- Combined blocks to accommodate thirty-eight (38) one-bedroom units in total of older persons housing with terraces at ground level and recessed balconies at first and second floor level. Basement to accommodate vehicle and bicycle parking, lift and stairs
- There will also be a communal area accommodating space for; education classes, coffee dock, managerial office with locker room, wc
- The development to include ancillary areas such as; esb sub station, metre room, and refuse area
- The existing vehicle entrance to be widened and the existing pedestrian access along r405 to be maintained
- And all associated site works including vehicle parking and secure bicycle parking
Built & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Hall, Primrose Hill, Celbridgeprice excludes VAT | Feb 2025 | €863,436 | 124 m |
| 8 The Glade, St Wolstans Abbey, Celbridge | Apr 2025 | €525,000 | 152 m |
| 54 The Grove, Celbridge, Kildare | Oct 2025 | €465,000 | 222 m |
| 21 Primrose Hill, Celbridge, Kildare | May 2026 | €935,000 | 233 m |
| 53 The Crescent, St Wolstans Abbey, Celbridge | Feb 2025 | €345,000 | 251 m |
| 1-12 Ash View and 1-12 Pine Avenue, The Grange, Celbridge Roadprice excludes VAT | Jun 2026 | €6,766,520 | 268 m |
| 16 The Avenue, St Wolstans Abbey, Celbridge | Dec 2025 | €340,000 | 292 m |
| 4 The Park, St Wolstans Abbey, Celbridge | Mar 2025 | €805,000 | 315 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 received30 January 2024
- Decision due25 March 2024
- Decision issued22 March 2024
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