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Planning applications in Co. Kildare

Every planning application lodged in Co. Kildare in the last 12 months: what has been applied for, what was granted or refused, how long decisions take, and what is under appeal. Compiled weekly from the official DHLGH planning layer, with a source link on every record.

Applications received 7 Sept 2025 to 7 Sept 2026 · Irish Planning Applications, DHLGH ArcGIS FeatureServer, CC-BY 4.0 · RSS

Co. Kildare planning, 12 months to 7 Sept 2026

Applications received1,077
Granted523
Refused106
Refusal rate (of decided)16.9%
Median time to decision61 days
Withdrawn38
Still in the system410
Taken to appeal34
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Latest applications

The 40 most recently lodged applications, to 7 Sept 2026. The source link opens the application file on the council's own planning register.

ReceivedDevelopmentTownUnitsDecision dueSource
28 Aug 2026change of design on previously approved planning permission reg 22/205 to new designed Bungalow Type Dwelling & domestic garage with Effluent...Castledermot222 Oct 20262660584
19 Aug 2026retain 1 no. domestic garage and 2 no. outbuildings to the side and rear of existing dwelling, 1 no. car port to rear of existing dwelling and all...Castledermot13 Oct 20262660560
18 Aug 2026retain1 no. domestic garage and 2 no. outbuildings to the side and rear of existing dwelling, 1 no. car port to rear of existing dwelling and all...Castledermot2660558
10 Aug 2026construct a single-storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling, conversion of existing attic area to a dormer style use, minor alterations to...Athy14 Oct 20262660540
7 Aug 2026retention permission for the construction of a single storey extension to the rear elevation of my existing premises, permission for the construction...Castledermot1 Oct 20262660251
6 Aug 2026construct a single-storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling, conversion of existing attic area to a dormer style use, minor alterations to...Athy2660537
4 Aug 2026Retention permission for an existing domestic garage and all ancillary site development works at 2 Linden Drive, Ballylinan, Co. Laois.Athy28 Sept 20262660534
31 Jul 2026Permission for the construction of a horsewalker and sand arena.Kilcock24 Sept 20262660972
30 Jul 2026retain an existing domestic garage and all ancillary site development worksAthy2660528
30 Jul 2026retention of conversion and change of use of ground floor of existing garage to use as family apartment and ancillary works. Retention of conversion...Kilcock23 Sept 20262660954
21 Jul 2026an existing wastewater treatment system and soil polishing filter and all ancillary site development worksAthy114 Sept 20262660500
20 Jul 2026the development will consist of a single-storey dwelling with wastewater treatment plant and percolation area. The removal of existing front boundary...Maynooth113 Sept 20262660914
16 Jul 2026a) Repurposing of the existing sub-standard detached bungalow into stores and loose horse boxes. b) Demolition of some existing outhouses. c) The...Kilcock19 Sept 20262660898
16 Jul 2026Single storey entrance porch to the front elevation of the existing dwelling house and all assocaited site, drainage and landscaping worksRathangan19 Sept 20262660377
15 Jul 2026renovate dwelling, consisting of: change of roof finish; 3 no. new bay windows; new support pillars to front elevation; new patio door; internal...Monasterevin18 Sept 20262660480
13 Jul 2026the development will consist of a single storey extension to the rear and entrance porch to the front of an existing house, existing flat roof to be...Kilcock6 Sept 20262660877
10 Jul 2026permission for the construction of a horsewalker and sand arenaKilcock2660864
8 Jul 2026construct new industrial unit with effluent treatment system & percolation area with new vehicular entrance and all associated site worksMonasterevin1 Sept 20262660455
7 Jul 2026construct new single storey extension to our existing dwellingMonasterevin131 Aug 20262660447
6 Jul 2026carry out renovations to dwelling consisting of: change of roof finish; 3 no. new bay windows; new support pillars to front elevation; new patio...Monasterevin2660444
3 Jul 2026retain renovations to and extensions to rear of, and attic of, dwelling; change of location and design of 4 no. ancillary steel frame units from that...Monasterevin27 Aug 20262660436
3 Jul 2026Single storey entrance porch to the front elevation of the existing dwelling house and all assocaited site, drainage and landscaping worksRathangan2660347
1 Jul 2026(Protected Structure Ref: 91558) planning permission sought for removal of rear three-storey flat roof extension / chimney, construction of part...Maynooth2660821
30 Jun 2026Extend time on Planning Permission 20/303 to Demolish unauthorised works as per UD 18/42. To bring the structure back to its original form as a...Monasterevin24 Aug 20262649
29 Jun 2026a)retain existing detached garage (42 sq.m) and porch to house, including minor revisions to previously approved elevations. b) Permission for:...Athy221 Sept 20262660411
29 Jun 2026construct new industrial unit with effluent treatment system & percolation area with new vehicular entrance and all associated site works.Monasterevin2660412
28 Jun 2026alterations to the existing dwelling, to include removal of the front entrance porch and rear extension and for internal & elevational alterations...Kilcock12660806
27 Jun 2026The proposed development includes a change of house type from that previously approved under planning ref no. 2560835 to construct a 4-bedroom 2...Kilcock22 Sept 20262660809
25 Jun 2026the development will consist of constructing a new dwelling, garage, wastewater treatment system and polishing filter and all associated siteworksKilcock12660785
24 Jun 2026a) Retain permission for: existing detached garage (42 sq.m) and porch to house, including minor revisions to previously approved elevations. b)...Athy2660403
8 Jun 2026Demolition of existing single storey agricultural shed (77spm) and the construction of replacement single storey agricultural shed (150 sqm) to the...Monasterevin2637
8 Jun 2026change the design on previously approved planning permission ref 23/60113 to new designed Bungalow Type Dwelling with Effluent Treatment System &...Monasterevin12660350
8 Jun 2026File Ref: 21132 - 10 Bay portal frame warehouse shed, retaining walls, new ancillary yard, storm water attenuation, oil interceptor, modifications to...Maynooth21 Sept 202626151
3 Jun 2026change of use from School to Church for religious services & School , minor internal and external alterations and all associated works. (Previous...Maynooth28 Jul 20262660669
29 May 2026- Replace (“restringing”) and uprating of c.10.2km section of the conductor along the existing Athy - Carlow 110 kV OHL circuit; - Provision of fibre...Athy23 Jul 20262660323
20 May 2026a) Demolition of the existing sub-standard detached bungalow. b) Demolition of some existing outhouses. c) The construction of a replacement A1-BER...Kilcock12660601
17 May 2026The development will consist of the demolition of existing single storey entrance porch to the north-west side and first floor dormer to the...Kilcock11 Jul 20262660582
15 May 2026The development will consist of the retention of an existing mobile home for one year.Kilcock19 Jul 20262660585
13 May 2026the development consists of an agricultural shed and all ancillary site worksKilcock2660568
8 May 2026File Ref: RA201271 - the development consists of (A) retention permission for home gym/exercise room and store/laundry room for ancillary use to the...Kilcock12 Jul 202626132

Latest decisions

The 40 most recent decisions on applications received in the window, including refusals, to 7 Sept 2026.

DecidedDevelopmentTownOutcomeSource
31 Aug 2026for the change of use of a retail premises to domestic use, alterations to the Northeastern elevation to include the demolition of a retail store and...CastledermotGranted2660089
28 Aug 2026for the construction of a new two storey extension to existing Scoil Mhuire school building, consisting of 4 no. SEN classrooms and associated rooms...ClaneGranted2561109
28 Aug 2026single storey dwelling, detached domestic garage, proprietary waste water treatment system and polishing filter, driveway and entrance together with...KilcockGranted2561352
27 Aug 2026construct a self-contained residential unit (granny flat) to the (south) side of the main houseAthyGranted2660189
26 Aug 2026(1) extend and modify an existing dormer bungalow dwelling to become a storey and half type dwelling, including extending and modifying the internal...KilcockGranted2660011
26 Aug 2026demolition of some farm buildings, the construction of two General Purpose sheds (Grain store, bale and fodder storage, farm machinery implements)...ClaneGranted2660396
24 Aug 2026for change of use, development and retention works for the purposes of the provision of holiday lets/guesthouse. The development will consist of:...KillRefused2561294
24 Aug 2026consist of the change of use of a rear ground floor welfare office to guesthouse use; change of use of the existing public house at part ground floor...NewbridgeGranted2660159
20 Aug 2026Extend time on Planning Permission 20/303 to Demolish unauthorised works as per UD 18/42. To bring the structure back to its original form as a...MonasterevinGranted2649
19 Aug 2026retain renovations to and extensions to rear of, and attic of, dwelling; change of location and design of 4 no. ancillary steel frame units from that...MonasterevinGranted2660436
19 Aug 2026alterations, refurbishment and dormer extension /conversion of an existing single storey 5-bedroom detached dwelling to forma dormer7-bedroom dwellingKilcullenGranted2617
19 Aug 2026A) permission for the demolition of existing two storey dormer rear extension to existing two no. Terraced buildings which are used as (1) ground...SallinsRefused2561375
18 Aug 2026construct new single storey extension to our existing dwellingMonasterevinGranted2660447
18 Aug 20261) a single storey & two storey extension, forming a 2 bedroom family flat, to the rear of a detached dormer dwelling, associated alterations to the...MonasterevinGranted2561326
17 Aug 20261) Demolition of existing chimney stacks, 2) Demolition of existing single storey section to the rear (south) elevation, 3) Demolition of existing...NaasGranted2660040
17 Aug 2026the erection of a 20m high totem (main identification) sign containing signage, logo, fuel pricing and EV charger information. All associated site...NaasGranted2660307
14 Aug 2026constructing a new domestic garage and all associated site worksKillRefused2660048
14 Aug 2026New Sports Recovery, Sauna and Wellness Centre Facility in new detached single storey prefabricated building together with enclosed courtyard space...LeixlipGranted2660167
14 Aug 2026for the renovation and extension to an existing detached bungalow which is fire damaged. The proposed extension will be to the side & rear of the...Granted2660335
14 Aug 2026A family cluster type development, including an existing family member dwelling KCC Planning Ref: 21690 and a proposed new dwelling for the...KilcockGranted2660411
13 Aug 2026alterations to bungalow & garage as granted permission under Pl Ref 18 536, the alterations include 1) the relocation of dwelling and garage within...KildareGranted2561394
11 Aug 2026permission for (1) a single storey extension to the front, (2) a single storey extension to the side and rear of the existing detached dwelling and...Granted2660045
11 Aug 2026new 3-bedroom dormer style dwelling with a single storey element, new wastewater treatment system and percolation area, vehicle access to be provided...NaasGranted2660395
10 Aug 2026the construction of an ancillary building consisting of tack room, storage rooms and cleaning area including all associated site works and servicesCelbridgeGranted2660320
7 Aug 2026permission to construct a Soiled water / Slurry lagoon, Planning permission to erect a meal storage bin and associated site workAthyGranted2561366
6 Aug 2026demolition of ground floor bay window to the rear (floor area of 2 m2), provision of single storey extension to the rear (floor area of 4 m2), single...NaasGranted2660330
6 Aug 2026to amend the existing pitch and previously permitted floodlights at southern end of main pitch to allow for the installation of a 30M by 60M all...Granted2660370
5 Aug 2026The proposed development (c. 0.266 hectares) located to the south of the R125 at Newtownmoyaghy, Kilcock, Co. Meath. The development will consist of...KilcockGranted2660044
5 Aug 2026amend granted planning reference 24/61161 (ABP-322381-25) . The amendment consists of the change of finished floor levels of dwelling no. 5-9...NaasGranted2660168
5 Aug 2026Retention permission for raising of Ground Floor level and First Floor level by 600mm over as-permitted level, to facilitate adjacent site levels and...LeixlipGranted2660185
5 Aug 2026the installation of a 30-metre high multi user lattice telecommunications support structure accommodating antennas, dishes, remote radio units...AthyGranted2660350
31 Jul 2026(a) new detached single storey / storey and a half type dwelling house, (b) new on-site domestic wastewater treatment system, (c) new recessed...KilcullenGranted2660155
28 Jul 2026change of use from School to Church for religious services & School , minor internal and external alterations and all associated works. (Previous...MaynoothRefused2660669
28 Jul 2026Retention and Planning Permission. Retention Sought for: A New Roof to an Existing Grain Store. Permission Sought for: (A) A New Machine Shed to Rear...ClaneGranted2660191
28 Jul 2026sub-division of existing site for the construction of one No Two storey 3 bedroom house and one No two storey 2 bedroom house constructed as a pair...NewbridgeGranted2660371
27 Jul 2026THE CONSTRUCTION OF DWELLING HOUSE, DOMESTIC STORAGE SHED, SEPTIC TANK/ETS, PERCOLATION AREA AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORKSRathanganGranted2594
27 Jul 2026the construction of a tennis court with an artificial grass surface on the existing lawn in front of the clubhouses, complete with .9m and 2.4m high...NaasGranted269
24 Jul 2026a. detached garage to the side of house with associated site development works. b. External alterations to existing house: front façade : relocate...MaynoothGranted2629
24 Jul 2026construction of a new residential scheme of 146 no. residential units (5 no. 1 beds, 10 no. 2 beds, 104 no. 3 beds and 27 no. 4 beds) in a mix of...KildareGranted2660248
23 Jul 2026- Replace (“restringing”) and uprating of c.10.2km section of the conductor along the existing Athy - Carlow 110 kV OHL circuit; - Provision of fibre...AthyGranted2660323

Under appeal

Applications from the window that have gone to An Coimisiún Pleanála, to 7 Sept 2026.

SubmittedDevelopmentTownAppeal statusAppeal decisionSource
13 Aug 2026To part demolish the existing single storey dwelling, • To extend, renovate & re-roof the existing single storey dwelling incorporating rooms at...KillPending2660151
11 Aug 2026a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at this site “Railpark West”, in the townland of Railpark, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. The application site is...MaynoothPending2561468
29 Jul 2026for Attic conversion with Dormer to side of existing roof to accommodate stairs to allow access to attic as non habitable storage space all with...CelbridgePending2660132
1 Jul 2026the proposed single storey extensions, consisting of extending the four existing gables, an extension to the rear, repositioning the entrance from...NaasPending2561396
29 Jun 2026for the construction of a two storey creche with 10 no. classrooms, staff room, kitchen, lift, plant room, offices, toilets, foyer and storage...NaasPending2561126
29 Jun 2026of the cottages and associated works as completed on site, including the retention of the existing windows, doors, rainwater goods and chimney...KildarePending2660380
25 Jun 2026alterations and extensions to existing 2-storey semi-detached dwelling. Extensions to the front, side and rear of the existing dwelling to provide...CelbridgePending2660367
8 Jun 2026for modifications to partly constructed dwelling, as granted planning ref: 211556, comprising of works undertaken following the collapse of a...SallinsPending2561259
2 Jun 2026for a ten year planning permission for a Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) on lands at Railpark, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. The application site...MaynoothPending2561119
2 Jun 2026change of use of Unit 2 and Unit 3 to coffee shop for sale of hot food, cold food and no-alcoholic beverages for on and off the premises. Retention...SallinsPending25165
26 May 2026of proposed single storey gym building along with planning permission for a proposed single storey link connection to join existing dwelling, single...KildarePending2660260
25 May 2026a) permission for the partial demolition of the rear element of existing two storey commercial premises (addressing Dublin road), demolition of...KildarePending2660224
25 May 2026for internal works to a Protected Structure NS19-006. Works consists of; reordering of internal furniture layout involving removal of existing timber...NaasPending2660250
20 May 2026change of use of the permitted drive-thru café building under Reg. Ref. 2460574 to drive-thru restaurant use. There is no change to the exterior of...NaasPending2660228
19 May 2026For the construction of a single storey bungalow, secondary effluent treatment system, block up existing agricultural entrance, construct a new...KillPending2660209
12 May 2026the construction of a single storey limestone pastoral centre of 315 square metres to the south of the existing limestone church, the removal of the...KilcockPending2660179
7 May 2026for a) demolition of single storey extension, store and yard wall; b) external wall insulation to dwelling; c) associated rainwater goods and...LeixlipPending2660197
1 May 2026for a) the driveway positioning/layout as constructed; b)south eastern boundary wall; c) amendments to landscaping and associated siteworksLeixlipPending2660129
13 Apr 2026residential development consisting of 15no. units. The proposed development comprises of: (A)1no. 3 storey block accommodating 14no. units as...SallinsREFUSED2660068
7 Apr 2026for the removal of the existing mobile home on the site, and the construction of a proposed bungalow, new entrance, and all ancillary site works, to...CONDITIONAL2561112
30 Mar 2026the construction of a detached two storey apartment block consistent of 3 no. one bedroom apartments, bicycle, bin, open space areas, connection to...KildareCONDITIONAL2561357
23 Mar 2026(i) demolition of existing vacant part single, part two storey structure on-site (972sq.m), previously in use as a public house; (ii) careful removal...NaasREFUSED2561497
19 Mar 2026retention of log chalet to be used for habitable accommodation for a temporary period of 3 yearsREFUSED2561462
3 Mar 2026Retention as constructed of the reorientated dormer style house and garage original granted under Pl No:98/48, along with all associated site...NewbridgeMODIFIED2561385
17 Feb 2026for first floor rear extension as constructed and associated site worksMaynoothCONDITIONAL2561071

Largest schemes in the window

Applications of 10+ homes received in the 12 months to 7 Sept 2026. Each links to its status timeline; all Leinster schemes.

UnitsDevelopmentTownStatusSource
757Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development - Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at this site at Moygaddy, County...MaynoothIn progress2697
581for a ten year planning permission for a Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) on lands at Railpark, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. The application site...MaynoothGranted2561119
136construction of a new residential scheme of 146 no. residential units (5 no. 1 beds, 10 no. 2 beds, 104 no. 3 beds and 27 no. 4 beds) in a mix of...KildareGranted2660248
95for development on c.5.47 ha site. This application forms Phase 2 of a 3 phase residential development on an overall landholding with an area of...KilcockGranted2561347
74for 1. Construction of a residential development comprising of 74 no. units in total, consisting of 16 no. three storey duplex units (8 no. two bed...KilcullenRefused2561097
55The proposed Phase 1 development will consist of: o 93 no. residential units, consisting of 55 no. houses, 16 no. duplex apartments, and 22 no...KilcockGranted2561306
46for development and amendments relating to a previously permitted housing development under An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP) Ref. PL09.247411 (KCC Ref...NaasGranted2561315
44a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at this site “Railpark West”, in the townland of Railpark, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. The application site is...MaynoothGranted2561468
39a residential development of 39 no. units on a site of 1.20 ha. The proposed development comprises: the demolition of a habitable dwelling (82.69...KilcockIn progress2561263
26constructing a creche and 34 dwellings. The dwellings will consist of 8 no. apartments in 2 No. 2-storey blocks, 22 No. semi-detached 2-storey...Granted2561216

About this data

Applications are those received by the Co. Kildare planning authority in the 12 months to 7 Sept 2026, fetched weekly from the Irish Planning Applications layer published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Decision counts and the refusal rate cover only applications received in that window, so decisions on older applications are not included. Applicant names are not published in the source data and are never shown here. Records are reproduced verbatim from the public register; to request a correction or the removal of a record, contact us. See the Leinster planning pipeline for the all-county view and methodology for house rules.

Source: Irish Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, via the DHLGH ArcGIS FeatureServer. Licensed CC-BY 4.0. Per-record links open the relevant council planning register.