Planning Approved For Large-Scale Development At Magee Barracks After Previous Approval Expired

Tuesday, 12 November 2024 09:52

By Martin Osborne

The 11.35-hectare project will see the demolition of 17 old buildings, including the old officer’s mess and a water tower, to make way for 375 residential units and new community amenities.

Kildare County Council has granted plans for a large-scale redevelopment of the former Magee Barracks site on Hospital Street in Kildare Town.

The plans were recently re-submitted after the developer let planning permission granted in 2019 expire.

The 11.35-hectare project will see the demolition of 17 old buildings, including the old officer’s mess and a water tower, to make way for 375 residential units and new community amenities.

The development includes a mix of houses and apartments, ranging from one to four-bedroom units, in buildings up to five stories.

It will also feature a neighbourhood centre with three retail units and a two-story childcare facility with an outdoor play area.

Infrastructure improvements include 639 parking spaces, bike and bin storage, and a new signalised junction to ease access.

Upgrades to Hospital Street, including cycle lanes and enhanced pedestrian crossings, will improve connectivity to the area.

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