The Pheonix Sports and Restaurant Building, Maynooth University, Maynooth
Partial demolition and construction of a three-storey sports science extension at Maynooth University.
2460904 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 13 September 2024
- Reference
- 2460904
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 13 September 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the partial demolition of 350 sqm of the existing Phoenix Sports Centre and Restaurant Building. It will be replaced by a new three-storey sports science extension of 3,427 sqm containing a gym, sports hall, research labs, and offices.
- Storeys
- 3
- Floor area
- 3,427 m²
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Official record
Development description
For development at this c. 0.38ha site, on lands located at the pheonix sports and restaurant building. The proposed development is comprised of the partial demolition of c. 350 sqm of the south-eastern section of the existing sports building. (the phoenix sports centre and restaurant building). This is to facilitate the construction of a new 3 no. Storey sports science extension (c. 3,427sqm), comprised of lobby and reception areas; general gym; sports hall; research and teaching labs; administrative offices and associated teaching, student, and staff facilities. The development also includes removal of an existing cycle storage area and the provision of a new covered bike storage, all site development works hard and soft landscaping; plant; public lighting; signage; piped infrastructure and ducting; boundary treatments; suds; changes in level and all associated site development, clearance and excavation works above and below ground
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To support the growth of Maynooth University.”
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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilcock Rd, Maynooth, Kildare | Jun 2025 | €765,000 | 288 m |
| 72 Moyglare Village, Maynooth, Kildare | Dec 2025 | €452,500 | 430 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received13 September 2024
- Decision due7 November 2024
- Decision issued7 November 2024
- Grant issued16 December 2024
- Permission expiry15 December 2029
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