32 new homes could be coming to this Kildare town
The development has been proposed by a company based in County Dublin
The construction of 32 new homes could soon be on the way to one County Kildare town.
Bluehume Limited is seeking planning permission from Kildare County Council (KCC) to construct the residential units at the Geraldine Road in Athy.
According to the description contained within the application, this development would consist of 14 semi-detached two-storey houses (14 three-bedroom houses) and 18 apartments (six one-bedroom apartments and 12 two -bedroom apartments) in three two-storey blocks.
Bluehume Ltd is also seeking permission from KCC for the provision of a new vehicular and pedestrian access from the Geraldine Road; a foul pumping station; 39 car parking spaces and 53 bicycle parking spaces; and a public and communal open space and landscaping.
In addition, the applicant wants permission for:
- Foul and surface water drainage
- Public and communal open space
- Landscaping
- Boundary treatments
- Footpaths
- Internal roads
- Public lighting
- Bin stores
- All associated site development works
The application also shows that a Natura Impact Statement has been prepared for the proposed development (it is included alongside the planning application).
The date received on the application is listed as July 30 last, while the submission-by and due dates have been listed as September 2, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
The business information website SoloCheck.ie notes that Bluehume Ltd was established back in October of 2019.
It specialises in ‘activities of holding companies’ and has a registered address listed as Block A, George's Quay Plaza, George's Quay, Dublin 2 in County Dublin.