Planning Application: 2641 (Kildare County Council )
File Number:
2641
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Planning Status:
NEW APPLICATION
Received Date:
02/04/2026
Decision Due Date:
05/11/2026
Validated Date:
02/04/2026
Invalidated Date:
Further Info Requested:
26/05/2026
Further Info Received:
09/10/2026
Withdrawn Date:
Extend Date:
Decision Type:
Decision Date:
Leave to Appeal:
Appeal Date:
Commenced Date:
Submissions By:
12/11/2026
Applicant Details
Applicant name:
Glenveagh Homes Ltd.
Applicant Address:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
Corresp.
Address:
Applicant Details
Proposed Development
Development Description:
1. Construction of a vehicle bridge (c.58m in length) spanning the River Rye, connecting Moyglare Hall Estate to the proposed Maynooth Outer Orbital Route (MOOR) in Moygaddy, Co. Meath (subject to separate and concurrent planning application to Meath County Council) . The bridge will consist of 2 no. vehicle carriageways (2-way traffic flow), with verges, segregated cycle tracks, public lighting and footpaths on either side of the vehicle carriageways; 2.Construction of a pedestrian/cycle bridge (c. 25m in length) spanning the River Rye alongside the existing vehicular bridge forming part of the R157, connecting to the existing footpath network along the Dunboyne Road and the proposed active travel infrastructure in Moygaddy, Co. Meath (subject to separate and concurrent planning application to Meath County Council); 3. Provision of a water connections from proposed services in Moygaddy, Co. Meath (subject to separate and concurrent planning application to Meath County Council0 under the River Rye and along the Dunboyne Road to connect to the existing wastewater pumping station and water services; and 4. All associated ancillary site works. It is noted that the subject planning application is associated with a separate and concurrent Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) planning application submitted to Meath County Council in relation to development at Moygaddy, Co. Meath. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report and a Natura Impact Statement have been prepared in respect of the proposed development. Significant Further Information consists of: 1. Revision of the proposed MOOR Road Bridge crossing the River Rye from a two-span to a three-
span structure; 2. Revisions to the pedestrian and cycle route proposed along the RI 57; 3. Provision of an additional temporary construction compound associated with the construction the proposed MOOR Road Bridge, at Moyglare Hall Estate road,
4. Updates to the Site-Specific Flood Risk Assessment (SSFRA); and 5. Provision of addenda to the Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and the Natura Impact Statement (NIS).
Development Address:
Moyglare Hall and the Dunboyne Road, Mariavilla, Maynooth, Co Kildare
Mariavilla, Carton Demesne, Oldcarton, Catherinestown, Kellystown, Ravensdale, Sion and Confey,
development at this site in the townlands of Mariavilla, Carton Demesne, Oldcarton, Catherinestown, Kellystown, Ravensdale, Sion and Confey. The development will traverse the administrative areas of both Kildare County Council and Meath County Council. The development within the Kildare County Council administrative area will consist of: (a) Permanent Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) upgrade works, upgrade of the existing chemical dosing system and ancillary works at the Maynooth Wastewater Pumping Station (WWPS) site in the townland of Mariavilla; and, (b) Provision of approximately 7.9km new pipeline (approximately 9.8km total development length within Kildare and Meath) and associated infrastructure (air valves, scour valves, flow meter, ventilation columns etc.) between the Maynooth WWPS and existing Irish Water infrastructure along the R149 in the townland of Confey. A Natura Impact Statement accompanies the subject application
for the development of a portion of the Maynooth Outer Orbital Road (MOOR) in the townland of Mariavilla, Co. Kildare. The development will consist of: 1. Provision of approximately 200m of new portion of distributor road comprising of 7.0m carriageway with footpaths, cycle tracks and grass verges. All associated utilities and public lighting including storm water drainage with SuDS treatment and attenuation. This new road section with pedestrian and cycle infrastructure will tie in with existing infrastructure just east of the roundabout which provides access to the Maynooth Community College and Moyglare Hall Estate. 2. Provision of a new bridge structure comprising the following: (i) An integral 50m single span bridge at Moyglare Hall over the River Rye Water to connect with existing road infrastructure in County Kildare and associated floodplain works and embankments. (ii) The bridge will include pedestrian and cycle facilities. (iii) Extension of the water mains assets to serve new developments in Maynooth Environs. 3. Provision of site landscaping, public lighting, site services and all associated site development works. 4. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) and Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been included with this application. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of - Amendment of the application site boundary to the southern side of the proposed new bridge. - Revised Engineering Details. - Revision to the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Plan. - Revision to the Construction and Environmental Management Plan. - A revised Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment. - Revisions to the Environmental Impact Assessment Report. - Revisions to the Natura Impact Statement. - Revised Ecological Assessment including a dedicated bat roost suitability survey. - Revisions to the Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment including new photomontages. - Revised Surface Water Drainage Details. - Revised Landscape Masterplan
Maynooth Outer Orbital Road, Carton Demesne and Mariavilla Townlands, Maynooth,
for the development of a portion of the Maynooth Outer Orbital Road (MOOR) in the townlands of Carton Demesne, Mariavilla and Maynooth, Co. Kildare. The development will consist of: (i) Provision of a new bridge structure along the R157 comprising the following: (i) A pedestrian and cycle bridge structure to be erected adjacent to the upstream/western side of the existing Kildare Bridge, with a 2m clearance, with the infrastructure tying into new infrastructure in Co. Meath. (ii) This bridge will be a standalone, independent structure that will also support new water main assets. 2. New wastewater rising mains to be installed underground adjacent to the bridge structure and routed along the R157 and Dunboyne Road which abuts Pebble Mill House which is a Protected Structure (RPS Ref. B05-77). 3. New walkways and cycle track will tie-in with new infrastructure to be constructed by Cairn Homes and their Agents. 4. Provision of site landscaping, public lighting, site services and all associated site development works. 5. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) and Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been included with this application. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of - Revised Engineering Details. - Fully annotated and dimensioned architectural drawings of the proposed bridge. - Revision to the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Plan. - Revision to the Construction and Environmental Management Plan. - A revised Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment. - Revisions to the Environmental Impact Assessment Report. - Revisions to the Natura Impact Statement. - A dedicated Invasive Species Management Plan. - Revisions to the Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment including new photomontages. - Revised Landscape Masterplan
No Environment Impact Assesments Associated with this Application
