Edmund Rice Square, Athy, Co. Kildare
Demolition of storage structures and construction of two-storey extensions in Athy.
2660057 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 22 January 2026
- Reference
- 2660057
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 22 January 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of the demolition of 94 sqm of existing storage and cold room structures, followed by the construction of a 222 sqm two-storey northern extension and a 140 sqm two-storey southern extension for off-licence expansion and staff amenities.
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Official record
Development description
Demolition of existing storage and cold room structures 94 m² and construction of a 222 m² two-storey northern extension for stock room and cold room facilities. The construction of a 140 m² extension comprising a two-storey southern extension for off-licence expansion and staff amenities, complete upgrade of all building façades and all associated site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, improve and provide for the future development of the town centre.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 2 St Johns House, St Johns Lane, Athy | Jan 2025 | €600,000 | 52 m |
| 4 The Keep, Garter Lane, Athy | Sept 2025 | €192,000 | 86 m |
| 1 The Keep, Castlefield, Athy | Mar 2025 | €167,000 | 86 m |
| 3 The Fort, Castlefield, Athy | Nov 2025 | €165,000 | 86 m |
| 41 Stadowe Meadows, Athynot full market price · price excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €351,000 | 173 m |
| Kilrush, Athy, Co Kildare | Jan 2025 | €190,000 | 173 m |
| 37 The Beech, Meadow Hill, Athyprice excludes VAT | Mar 2026 | €299,559 | 173 m |
| 1466 Ballytore, Athy, Co. Kildarenot full market price | Feb 2025 | €95,000 | 173 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 received22 January 2026
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