Plans submitted for new €43M strategic housing development in Newbridge

Developers have submitted a fast-track application for planning permission to An Bord Pleanála for a major housing development in the Newbridge area.

Glan Developments Limited have submitted an application to An Bord Pleanála for permission for a strategic housing development at Ballymany, Newbridge, which would cost in the region of €43 million.

The proposed development will consist of the demolition of an existing derelict house and sheds and the construction of a new residential development comprising 180 dwellings. 145 of these houses would be between 2 and 2.5 storeys, and there would be 35 apartments in a four-storey and six-storey block.

The developers have also outlined plans for a bicycle stores and bin store for the apartments, and all associated and ancillary site development works on lands to the west/south-west of Ballymany Manor and Rathcurragh Housing Estates.

The application includes improvement works to the foul sewer pump station and provision of additional storage capacity and surface water attenuation pond. A new 660 metre long link street connecting onto the R445 (Ballymany Road) including a new right turning lane created from the R445 and terminating at the Rathcurragh Public open space will be provided as a part of the planning application.