BREAKING: Former Kildare factory to be demolished for 44 new homes

Kildare County Council has granted planning permission to to Blackrock Contractors Limited for 44 new homes in Celbridge. 

The properties are earmarked for a 1.22 ha site at the former Retronix semiconductor factory, Dublin Road.

The vacant factory (c. 1,720 sq.m) will be demolished as part of the development.

The 44 units will comprise: 28 two storey houses and a three storey building comprising 16 apartment and duplex apartment units.

The plans include a footpath and cycle lane and internal roads and footpaths.

There will be 50 car parking spaces; bicycle parking; bicycle and bin store and landscaping.