A Large Scale Residential Development (LRD) at this site of c.8.6ha at “Leixlip Gate”…

Application details

Planning reference

2360485

Council

Kildare County Council

Proposal description

A Large Scale Residential Development (LRD) at this site of c.8.6ha at “Leixlip Gate”, in the townlands of Kilmacredock Upper and Castletown, Leixlip, Co Kildare. The site is located to the east of the R449, north of the M4, and south of the “Harpur Lane” residential and creche development currently under construction (Reg. Ref. ABP-307223-20, and as amended by KCC Reg Ref.22/1226 and Reg. Ref. 23/606). The development will consist of: Construction of 229 no. dwellings comprising: 139 no. 2-storey houses comprising 10 no. 2-bed, 119 no. 3-bed and 10 no. 4-bed units; 54 no. apartments within 1 no. 5-storey block comprising 25 no. 1-bed and 29 no. 2-bed units; 36 no. duplex units within 3 no. 3-storey blocks comprising 18 no. 2-bed and 18 no. 3 bed units; All with associated private gardens/ balconies/ terraces to the north/south/east/west elevations. 255 no. car parking spaces (including e-charging points) and 250 no. secure bike parking spaces (with residential spaces located within dedicated bicycle stores). Vehicular accesses to the development via the Harpur Lane development to the north with pedestrian/cyclist access via Harpur Lane and the R449 to the west. This includes a second access to Harpur Lane provided via the creation of a second permanent opening in the existing boundary demesne wall. Minor amendments to the permitted Harpur Lane development (Ref. ABP-307223-20) to provide the proposed accesses/connections and for connections to services. Provision of new open spaces and landscaped areas including a new public park to the south and west of the site. All associated site development works (including reprofiling of the land), boundary treatments, acoustic fencing (along the boundary with the R449 and M4 slip road), bin stores, ESB substations, public lighting; site services, drainage works and all associated infrastructure. Temporary permission (3 years) is also sought for the erection of an advertising signage adjacent to the R449 (total area c.9.29 sq.m).

Location / address

“Leixlip Gate” in the townlands of Kilmacredock Upper and Castletown , Leixlip , Co Kildare

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

14 Dec 2023

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

5 Apr 2024

Final grant date

17 Jul 2024

Appeal lodged

26 Apr 2024

Appeal decision

Grant permission with revised conditions

Appeal decision date

17 Jul 2024

Planning and construction timeline

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

1. Application received

   14 Dec 2023

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   5 Apr 2024

3. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   26 Apr 2024Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

4. Final grant

   17 Jul 2024

5. Appeal decision: Grant permission with revised conditions

   17 Jul 2024Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

6. Works commenced (phase 5 of 5)

   16 Sept 2024Official NBCO/BCMS data

7. Works commenced (phase 1 of 5)

   23 Sept 2024Official NBCO/BCMS data

8. Works commenced

   25 Aug 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data

9. Completion certificate validated (0 units)

   15 Sept 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data

10. Completion certificate validated (0 units)

    7 Oct 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data

11. Completion certificate validated (0 units)

    23 Oct 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data

12. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

    25 Nov 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data

13. Completion certificate validated (0 units)

    28 Nov 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data

14. Completion certificate validated (0 units)

    5 Dec 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data

15. Completion certificate validated (0 units)

    12 Dec 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data

16. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

    24 Feb 2026Official NBCO/BCMS data

17. Completion certificate validated (0 units)

    10 Apr 2026Official NBCO/BCMS data

18. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

    13 Apr 2026Official NBCO/BCMS data

19. Completion certificate validated (0 units)

    24 Apr 2026Official NBCO/BCMS data

20. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

    21 May 2026Official NBCO/BCMS data

21. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

    29 May 2026Official NBCO/BCMS data