BREAKING: Kildare Co Council approves 168 homes and creche in Kildare


Large scale development
A planning application has been approved by Kildare County Council from Marshall Yards Development Company Limited.
The green light has been given for large scale residential development of 168 residential units, a creche and an electricity substation off Shackleton Road, Celbridge.
The estimated construction value of the project is €32m, according to Construction Information Service database.
The proposed properties will be:
- 64 Two Bed Houses
- 60 Three Bed Houses
- 8 Four Plus Bed Houses
- 24 One Bed Apartments
- 4 Two Bed Apartments
The plans also include footpaths, cycle paths, parking, fencing, bicycle and bin stores, public lighting and landscaping/amenity areas.
Access to the proposed development will be provided via a new access from the existing Shackleton Road.
Also proposed are improvements to a pedestrian footpath and cycleway along Shackleton Road, an upgraded pedestrian junction at Shackleton Road and the Clane Road (R403).
Also planned are two pedestrian bridges over the Toolestown Stream to connect into Oldtown Woods estate.