Kildare County Council approves plans to finish apartment block in Newbridge

By Kim O’Leary

Plans to finish an apartment block at Piercetown, Station Road, Newbridge have been approved by Kildare County Council.

Work can now be completed on the 24 units in a four storey block containing two one bedroom apartments and 22 two bedroom apartments.

Last month, Patrick and Thomas Leeson were given permission for the phased completion of the residential development, which had already been approved but never finished.

The boundaries were changed due to concerns raised by Kildare County Council.

In a separate application, the two men have appealed Kildare County Council’s refusal of permission for a service station at Station Road.

The plans were for a two-storey commercial development consisting of a petrol service station, shop, toilets, stores, delicatessen with seating, forecourt area, pump islands, car wash area, ATM, drive-through takeaway, office units, medical units, and car parking.

However, the council refused permission last July due to the layout and design of the project.

A decision is expected from An Bord Pleanála by December 12.