Rathsillagh Lower, Fontstown, Co. Kildare
Retention permission to convert a detached garage into a one-bedroom home in Fontstown.
2660024 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 13 January 2026
- Reference
- 2660024
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 13 January 2026
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 88 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe applicant is seeking retention permission to change the use of an existing storey-and-a-half detached garage into an ancillary one-bedroom dwelling.
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Official record
Development description
For change of use of an existing storey and a half detached garage (permitted under 05/2748) into an ancillary one bedroom dwelling.
Built & sold
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fontstown, Athy, Kildare | Apr 2025 | €250,000 | 417 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received13 January 2026
- Decision due9 March 2026
- Decision issued5 March 2026
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