For change of use of the existing building from part residential, part guest house use to full guest house use.

Application details

Planning reference

2360359

Council

Kildare County Council

Proposal description

For change of use of the existing building from part residential, part guest house use to full guest house use. The proposed development includes minor internal reconfiguration of layouts to provide a total of 9 no. ensuite bedrooms including 1 no. accessible ensuite bedroom. Changes to the façade include minor modifications to the fenestration on the north, west and east elevations, addition of roof lights and new door openings. The proposal also consists of the provision of a wellness garden facility to include a gym (c. 40.3 sqm), a wellness pod (c. 50.5 sqm) incorporating a treatment pod, hot tub deck area, sauna, WC and plant room. 11 no. car parking spaces including 1 no. accessible space and 1 no. EV charging point and, 10 no. bicycle parking spaces are proposed at surface level. The existing domestic wastewater treatment system is proposed to be decommissioned and replaced with an upgraded wastewater treatment plant and associated percolation area. Access will be maintained via the existing vehicular entrance. The proposal includes all site services, boundary treatments, photovoltaic panels, plant areas, bin storage areas, hard and soft landscaping, drainage works and ancillary site development works on a site of 0.925 ha

Location / address

The Bower , Killashee and Rathasker , Naas

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

6 Nov 2023

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

14 Mar 2024

Final grant date

25 Apr 2024

Planning and construction timeline

Key dated milestones from planning, appeal and official building-control records.

1. Application received

   6 Nov 2023

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   14 Mar 2024

3. Final grant

   25 Apr 2024

4. Works commenced

   18 Jul 2024Official NBCO/BCMS data

5. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

   20 Mar 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data

6. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

   29 Apr 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data