A Co Kildare village set for changes with new development given go ahead by An Bord Pleanála

A Co Kildare village is set for a new housing development.

The development was refused by Kildare County Council but granted on appeal by An Bord Pleanála.

There will be six houses specifically for older people who want to downgrade their existing houses and live in a village environment.

Planning Consultant, Derek Whyte, outlined that the development is for three blocks of buildings developed around the existing Athgarvan Inn public house. Block One  consists of a two storey  commercial block consisting of a dentist, chemist, restaurant, turf accountant and an office on the ground floor which will incorporate a new public plaza area, bus stop and public footpath completing the existing path to the Athgarvan Inn Public House. Three apartments will complete this block at first floor level.