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06 Sept 2025

Demolition sought for two-storey retail premises located in South Kildare

A development will be constructed in its place if the project is given the green light

Demolition sought for two-storey retail premises located in South Kildare

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The demolition of a two-storey retail premises located in South Kildare has been proposed.

Applicant Tim Flood has lodged a planning permission application with Kildare County Council to demolish the building, which is located on 58 Leinster Street in Athy.

Specifically, Mr Flood is seeking permission for the demolition of the existing two-storey retail premises and the construction of a three-storey building.

This building would contain: one retail / café unit; one work / live one-bedroom duplex unit; one studio apartment; two one-bedroom apartments; two three-bedroom duplex apartments (all with balconies); one three-bedroom apartment with a roof terrace,; secure bike storage and communal bin area; and all ancillary site development works, including a potential link to the proposed Carr’s Court development (pi. Ref: 20/1397).

The date received on the application is listed as June 13 last.

The submission-by and due dates are listed as July 17 and August 7 respectively.

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