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On an almost two hectare site
An Bord Pleanala has approved plans with conditions for a 169 residential development in Maynooth.
The estimated construction value of the project, being developed on an almost two hectare site on Parson Street by Glenveagh Homes Ltd is over €70m, according to Building Information Ireland database.
The development will consist of a mixed residential and commercial development with a total gross floor space of 20,023 square metres and a single level basement car park of c.8,153 square metres.
The mixed use development comprises 4,497 square metre office floor space including refurbishment and adaptive re-use of the former Rectory building which is a protected structure.
A two-storey glazed atrium will provide a connection to a three-storey over basement office building.
As well as 167 apartments, the plans include a gym, cáfe, creche in buildings ranging in height from three to nine storeys over single level basement.
The apartments will feature a mix of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom units.