Planning lodged for five apartments in this Kildare town

A PLANNING application has been lodged for the construction of five new apartments on the Athgarvan Road in Newbridge.

The application, submitted by Wonderbuild Ltd on 18 August 2026, is looking for permission for a new two-storey apartment block containing two one-bedroom apartments and three two-bedroom apartments at Saint Philomena’s, Athgarvan Road.

The proposal also includes a range of associated site development works, including a new access roadway, footpaths, car parking and landscaping.

As part of the proposal, the applicant is seeking permission to demolish approximately 6.2 square metres of a single-storey garage attached to the existing dwelling on the site to facilitate access to the proposed development.

Submissions or observations for the development are due by 21 September and the county council will make a decision on the development on 12 October.