Planning application · Kildare County Council

A Large Scale Residential Development at Shackleton Road, Ballymakealy Upper (Townland)

Shackleton Road, Ballymakealy Upper (Townland), Celbridge

2460497 · KildareOn Site

4.67 ha · On Site

Planning application 2460497 to Kildare County Council: A Large Scale Residential Development comprising of the construction of 168 no. residential units, 1 no. creche, 1 no. ESB substation, at Shackleton Road, Ballymakealy Upper (Townland), Celbridge. Granted by the council on 22 July 2024. Work commenced on 23 September 2024.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged
  2. Council granted
  3. Work commenced

Key facts

Reference
2460497
Planning authority
Kildare County Council
Received
31 May 2024
Decided
22 Jul 2024
Status
On Site
Use
Residential
Dwellings (estimated)
168
Read from the description, not stated on the register.
Floor area
13,535 m²
Site area
4.67 ha
Commenced
23 Sept 2024

Homes and mix

  • Creche
  • 1 ESB substation

Read from the description, not stated on the register. Shown only where the parts add up to the total.

Proposed development

For a Large Scale Residential Development (LRD) comprising of the construction of 168 no. residential units, 1 no. creche, 1 no. ESB substation and all associated site development works including footpaths, cycle paths, parking, fencing, drainage, bicycle and bin stores, public lighting and landscaping/amenity areas. Access to the proposed development will be provided via a new access from the existing Shackleton Road together with improvements to a pedestrian footpath and cycleway along Shakleton Road, an upgraded pedestrian junction at Shackleton Road and the Clane Road (R403) and 2 no. pedestrian bridges over Toolestown Stream to connect into Oldtown Woods Estate. A Natura Impact Statement is submitted to the Planning Authority with this application.

Planning status

A commencement notice has been lodged: works are under way or about to start.

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