Construction of apartment block proposed near this Kildare library
The planning permission application is currently with Kildare County Council
The construction of an apartment block has been proposed near the site of a County Kildare library.
A company called Wonderbuild Limited is seeking planning permission from Kildare County Council (KCC) to construct the development at Saint Philomena’s, which is a small property located on the Athgarvan Road, just a few yards away from Newbridge Library.
At present, the site for Newbridge Library is closed and its services are temporarily being facilitated at Liffey Lodge.
According to the description contained in the application, the business wants to construct two one-bedroom apartments and three two-bedroom apartments in one two-storey block.
Wonderbuild Ltd is also seeking permission from KCC for site development works on and below ground.
These proposed works would relate to:
- New access roadway
- Footpaths
- Car parking
- Landscaping
- Water network
- Foul and surface water drainage, including surface water attenuation system
- Refuse storage areas
- Bicycle parking
- All associated site works
In addition, the applicant intends to demolish a circa 6.2 square metre single-storey garage, which isattached to existing dwelling on site, in order to allow access to the premises.
Lastly, Wonderbuild Ltd is seeking permission from KCC to make ancillary alterations to the front , side and rear elevations of the site, along with all associated site works.
The date received on the application is listed as August 18, 2026, while the submission-by and due dates are listed as September 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026.