In the townland of Collegeland, St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth
Removal of an existing generator and installation of a new 1400kVA standby generator within a conservation area.
2460394 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 2 May 2024
- Reference
- 2460394
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 2 May 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves removing an existing 700kVA standby generator and installing a larger 1400kVA standby generator at a new location west of the John Paul II Library. The works include a fuel storage tank, protective bund, and perimeter fencing within the Maynooth Architectural Conservation Area.
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Official record
Development description
For the removal of an existing standby generator (700kva) to the north of st. Patrick’s college and installation of a new standby generator, at a different location to the west of john paul ii library, with a capacity of 1400kva, fuel storage tank, electrical installations, protective bund along with all associated site development works to include protective perimeter fencing to compound. The application site is located within maynooth architectural conservation area.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To support the growth of St Patrick’s College Maynooth.”
National zoning type: Education
Objective set by the Maynooth and Environs Joint Local Area Plan 2025 - 2031 (2025–2031). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilcock Rd, Maynooth, Kildare | Jun 2025 | €765,000 | 96 m |
| 14 Earls Court, Lyreen Manor, Maynooth | Nov 2025 | €340,000 | 270 m |
| 4 Geraldine House, Lyreen Manor, Maynooth | Jun 2025 | €365,831 | 279 m |
| Apt 6, Geraldine House, Lyreen Manor | Apr 2026 | €405,000 | 279 m |
| 22 Geraldine House, Lyreen Manor, Maynooth | Feb 2026 | €387,000 | 279 m |
| 35 Donadea House, Lyreen Manor, Maynooth | Feb 2025 | €325,000 | 293 m |
| 6 Donadea House, Lyreen Manor, Maynooth | Jul 2025 | €305,000 | 293 m |
| 20 Donadea House, Lyreen Manor, Maynooth | Jul 2025 | €300,000 | 293 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received2 May 2024
- Decision due26 June 2024
- Decision issued24 June 2024
- Grant issued2 August 2024
- Permission expiry1 August 2029
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