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| File Number: | 2561468 | ||
| Application Type: | PERMISSION | Planning Status: | APPEALED |
| Received Date: | 19/12/2025 | Decision Due Date: | 19/07/2026 |
| Validated Date: | 19/12/2025 | Invalidated Date: | |
| Further Info Requested: | 19/02/2026 | Further Info Received: | 25/05/2026 |
| Withdrawn Date: | Extend Date: | ||
| Decision Type: | Conditional | Decision Date: | 16/07/2026 |
| Leave to Appeal: | Appeal Date: | 11/08/2026 | |
| Commenced Date: | Submissions By: | 28/06/2026 | |
Applicant Details |
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| Applicant name: | Maynooth Montane Limited | ||
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Proposed Development |
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| Development Description: | a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at this site “Railpark West”, in the townland of Railpark, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. The application site is bounded to the northwest by the dwelling known as ‘Rosturk House’, Old Railpark/Parklands Grove (W23 X2F1), to the north by the dwelling known as ‘Beal Na Bláth’, Old Railpark/Parklands Grove (W23 N6E8) and to the northeast by an existing residential dwelling and outbuildings along Old Railpark/Parklands Grove (W23 CH89). The eastern boundary adjoins the permitted Maynooth Eastern Ring Road (MERR), and the southern boundary is bordered by agricultural lands. The proposed development will consist of 139 no. residential units, a creche and all associated development, on a site of approximately 2.77 hectares. The development will consist of the following: 1. Demolition of all existing structures on the site (c. 253.9 sq.m of floorspace). 2. Provision of a residential scheme of 139 no. units (26 no. 1-bed units, 62 no. 2-bed units, 24 no. 3-bed units and 27 no. 4-bed units) along with creche. The development will include for the following: 8 no. duplex units/apartments within a duplex block (2 no. 1-bed, 2 no. 2-bed, 4 no. 3-bed)(3-4-storey), 21 no. apartments in Block 01 (3 no. 1-bed, 17 no. 2-bed, 1 no. 3-bed)(3-5-storey), 18 no. apartments in Block 02 (3 no. 1-bed, 14 no. 2-bed, 1 no. 3-bed)(3-4-storey), 10 no. apartments in Block 03 (5 no. 1-bed, 5 no. 2-bed)(3-4-storey) with a creche (c.525.9 sq.m) at ground floor level, 23 no. apartments in Block 04 (9 no. 1-bed, 9 no. 2-bed, 5 no. 3-bed)(5-storey over undercroft - 6 storeys in total), 23 no. apartments in Block 05 (4 no. 1-bed, 15 no. 2-bed, 4 no. 3-bed) (5-storey over undercroft - 6 storeys in total), 5 no. detached, 4-bed, 2-storey houses (with convertible attic)(Types A1.1 and A1.2), 12 no. terraced, 4-bed, 3-storey houses (Types A2.1, A2.2 and A4), 6 no. semi-detached/end-terraced, 4-bed, 2-storey houses (Type A3), 13 no. terraced/end-terraced, 3-bed, 2-storey houses (with convertible attic)(Types B1.1 and B1.2). All duplex apartments and apartment units will be provided with a balcony, terrace or private garden on all elevations. The proposal will include for a new vehicular/pedestrian/cyclist access from the permitted Maynooth Eastern Ring Road (MERR) to the east and adjoining future residential development to the south, as well as pedestrian/cyclist access(and vehicular access for one of the proposed houses (unit no.13) to Parklands Grove/Old Railpark to the north of the site. The proposal will also include 189 no. car parking spaces and 269 no. cycle parking spaces at surface and undercroft level (undercroft located under blocks 4&5), public and communal open spaces, roof deck garden, landscaping, boundary treatments, plant areas, green/blue roof, waste management areas, and services provision (including ESB substation) and all associated works required to enable this development including connection to the Uisce Eireann network. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of: • Revisions to the surface water drainage and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) strategy, including revised detention basins, bioretention areas, SuDS tree pits, permeable paving, updated public open space calculations, Taking in Charge arrangements, and enhanced nature-based drainage and landscape integration measures. • Revisions to the Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) and Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP), including additional ecology surveys, updated mitigation measures, and enhanced biodiversity and habitat creation proposals. • Revisions to the Natura Impact Statement (NIS), including updated mitigation measures and minor clarifications in response to Further Information request, and to be implemented through the updated Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP). • Amendments to landscape proposals, boundary treatments, and public open spaces, including revised planting, play equipment, pathways, seating, and entrance treatment to the MERR interface. • Amendments to architectural design and layout, including revised apartment and duplex elevations, balcony treatments, gateway building detailing, internal storage provision, external finishes, and updated CGI imagery. • Revisions to site entrance arrangements, construction traffic arrangements, traffic calming measures, and all associated infrastructure are contained within the red line boundary and tie into the approved MERR scheme. | ||
| Development Address: | Lands at “Railpark West”, in the townland of Railpark, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.The application site is bounded to the northwest by the dwelling known, as ‘Rosturk House’, Old Railpark/Parklands Grove (W23 X2F1), to the north by the dwelling known as ‘Beal Na Bláth’Old Railpark/Parklands Grove (W23 N6E8) and to the northeast by an existing, residential dwelling and outbuildings along Old Railpark/Parklands Grove (W23 CH89). The eastern boundary adjoins the permitted Maynooth Eastern Ring Road (MERR), and the southern boundary is bordered by agricultural lands. | ||
| Architect Name: | Location Key: | Maynooth | |
| Electoral Division: | Planner: | Louise Murphy | |
| Social Housing Exempt: | Plan Enforcement #: | ||
| IPC Licence Required: | No | Waste Licence Required: | No |
| Protected Structure: | No | Protected Structure #: | |
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Comments |
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Decision |
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| Decision Date: | 16/07/2026 | Manager Order: | DO66780 |
| Decision Type: | Conditional | Number of Conditions: | 71 |
| Grant Date: | Grant Managers Order #: | ||
| Section 47 Apply?: | Part 5 Apply?: | Yes | |
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| Decision Description: | a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at this site “Railpark West”, in the townland of Railpark, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. The application site is bounded to the northwest by the dwelling known as ‘Rosturk House’, Old Railpark/Parklands Grove (W23 X2F1), to the north by the dwelling known as ‘Beal Na Bláth’, Old Railpark/Parklands Grove (W23 N6E8) and to the northeast by an existing residential dwelling and outbuildings along Old Railpark/Parklands Grove (W23 CH89). The eastern boundary adjoins the permitted Maynooth Eastern Ring Road (MERR), and the southern boundary is bordered by agricultural lands. The proposed development will consist of 139 no. residential units, a creche and all associated development, on a site of approximately 2.77 hectares. The development will consist of the following: 1. Demolition of all existing structures on the site (c. 253.9 sq.m of floorspace). 2. Provision of a residential scheme of 139 no. units (26 no. 1-bed units, 62 no. 2-bed units, 24 no. 3-bed units and 27 no. 4-bed units) along with creche. The development will include for the following: 8 no. duplex units/apartments within a duplex block (2 no. 1-bed, 2 no. 2-bed, 4 no. 3-bed)(3-4-storey), 21 no. apartments in Block 01 (3 no. 1-bed, 17 no. 2-bed, 1 no. 3-bed)(3-5-storey), 18 no. apartments in Block 02 (3 no. 1-bed, 14 no. 2-bed, 1 no. 3-bed)(3-4-storey), 10 no. apartments in Block 03 (5 no. 1-bed, 5 no. 2-bed)(3-4-storey) with a creche (c.525.9 sq.m) at ground floor level, 23 no. apartments in Block 04 (9 no. 1-bed, 9 no. 2-bed, 5 no. 3-bed)(5-storey over undercroft - 6 storeys in total), 23 no. apartments in Block 05 (4 no. 1-bed, 15 no. 2-bed, 4 no. 3-bed) (5-storey over undercroft - 6 storeys in total), 5 no. detached, 4-bed, 2-storey houses (with convertible attic)(Types A1.1 and A1.2), 12 no. terraced, 4-bed, 3-storey houses (Types A2.1, A2.2 and A4), 6 no. semi-detached/end-terraced, 4-bed, 2-storey houses (Type A3), 13 no. terraced/end-terraced, 3-bed, 2-storey houses (with convertible attic)(Types B1.1 and B1.2). All duplex apartments and apartment units will be provided with a balcony, terrace or private garden on all elevations. The proposal will include for a new vehicular/pedestrian/cyclist access from the permitted Maynooth Eastern Ring Road (MERR) to the east and adjoining future residential development to the south, as well as pedestrian/cyclist access(and vehicular access for one of the proposed houses (unit no.13) to Parklands Grove/Old Railpark to the north of the site. The proposal will also include 189 no. car parking spaces and 269 no. cycle parking spaces at surface and undercroft level (undercroft located under blocks 4&5), public and communal open spaces, roof deck garden, landscaping, boundary treatments, plant areas, green/blue roof, waste management areas, and services provision (including ESB substation) and all associated works required to enable this development including connection to the Uisce Eireann network. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of: • Revisions to the surface water drainage and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) strategy, including revised detention basins, bioretention areas, SuDS tree pits, permeable paving, updated public open space calculations, Taking in Charge arrangements, and enhanced nature-based drainage and landscape integration measures. • Revisions to the Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) and Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP), including additional ecology surveys, updated mitigation measures, and enhanced biodiversity and habitat creation proposals. • Revisions to the Natura Impact Statement (NIS), including updated mitigation measures and minor clarifications in response to Further Information request, and to be implemented through the updated Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP). • Amendments to landscape proposals, boundary treatments, and public open spaces, including revised planting, play equipment, pathways, seating, and entrance treatment to the MERR interface. • Amendments to architectural design and layout, including revised apartment and duplex elevations, balcony treatments, gateway building detailing, internal storage provision, external finishes, and updated CGI imagery. • Revisions to site entrance arrangements, construction traffic arrangements, traffic calming measures, and all associated infrastructure are contained within the red line boundary and tie into the approved MERR scheme. | ||
| Appeal Details | |||
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| Notification Date: | 12/08/2026 | BP Reference #: | ACP-324570-26 |
| Appeal Type: | APPLICANT | File Forward Date: | 13/08/2026 |
| Submission Due Date: | Submission Sent Date: | 08/09/2026 | |
| Appeal Decision: | Decision Date: | ||
| Withdrawn Date: | Dismissed Date: | ||
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