Nearly 100 bungalows for elderly residents planned near Kildare town

Plans have been lodged for a new development outside Kildare town which includes 96 bungalows for elderly residents.

A planning application for a site in the Brallistown area on the Athy Road was submitted to Kildare County Council by Colbid Investment Holdings Limited.

Planning documents state that individual housing units for the elderly will consist of 96 two-bedroom, semi-detached, single-storey bungalows.

The estimated construction value of the project is over €13m according to Construction Information Service database. 

The plans include open space to include proposed a wheelchair accessible ecology garden spanning 249 square metres, a proposed wheelchair accessible butterfly garden spanning 329 square metres and a proposed wheelchair accessible sensory garden spanning 329 square metres.

Also proposed is an outdoor seating area, a single storey creche to include four classrooms, toilets, a sleep room, a staff room, a central kitchen, a reception and an office.

A total of 30 car parking spaces and covered bicycle stands are also in the designs.

Also proposed is a 5-aside football pitch,18m high training lights and poles, fencing and ball stop netting.

15 car parking spaces and covered bicycle stands are in the plans.

Approval is also sought for a single storey administration building including two offices and toilets.