APPROVED: Creche and 87 new homes coming to Kildare town

Planning permission has been granted by Kildare County Council for a development of 87 new homes and a creche in Kildare town. 

The project by Kilmeague-based developers Thoval Properties is for the Whitesland East area of Kildare town between the Bishopsland residential area and the railway line. 

Approved for a 3.6 hectare site are 47 three-bed semi-detached two-storey houses and 12 two-bed mid-terrace two-storey houses.

The scheme also include 21 three-bed end of terrace 2-storey houses.

A 228 square metre single storey creche is also in the plans. 

The estimated total construction value of the project is nearly €20m, according to Construction Information Services.