33 McDonnell Drive, Athy, Co. Kildare
Retention of an existing side extension to a house in Athy.
2460598 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 2 July 2024
- Reference
- 2460598
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 2 July 2024
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for an existing side extension to the current dwelling at 33 McDonnell Drive, Athy, Co. Kildare.
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Official record
Development description
For an existing side extension to our existing dwelling
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the amenity of established residential communities and promote sustainable intensification.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mcdonnell Dr, Athy, Kildare | Feb 2025 | €230,000 | 112 m |
| 5 Geraldine Rd, Athy, Kildare | Aug 2025 | €230,000 | 151 m |
| 4 Shamrock Dr, Athy, Kildare | Dec 2025 | €361,000 | 165 m |
| 17 Shamrock Drive, Athy, County Kildare | Apr 2025 | €240,000 | 189 m |
| 20 Shamrock Dr, Athy, Kildare | Jun 2026 | €320,000 | 190 m |
| 2 The Orchard, Dublin Rd, Athy | Mar 2025 | €405,000 | 205 m |
| 6 The Oaks, Meadow Mills, Athyprice excludes VAT | Nov 2025 | €418,502 | 232 m |
| 5 The Oaks, Meadow Mill, Athyprice excludes VAT | Feb 2026 | €396,475 | 244 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 July 2024
- Further information requested15 August 2024
- Further information received11 September 2024
- Decision due9 October 2024
- Decision issued9 October 2024
- Grant issued19 November 2024
- Permission expiry18 November 2029
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