LATEST: Planning application details proposed distributor road and new bridge for Newbridge, County Kildare

A new planning application lodged with Kildare County Council (KCC) details a proposed distributor road and new bridge for Newbridge, County Kildare.

Construction company Aston Limited is seeking permission from KCC for the development at Great Connell and Kilbelin, Newbridge.

Earlier this year, it was reported that the lands known as 'The Strand' within the Liffey Linear Park in Newbridge are registered to Aston Ltd, which also applied for permission to construct for over 600 homes in the Great Connell area of the town back in 2021.

The proposed development would consist of the provision of approximately 790 metres of new Distributor Road, including a new bridge over the River Liffey, forming part of the Newbridge South Outer Orbital Road (NSOOR) linking the Great Connell Road to the section of the NSOOR permitted under ABP Reg. Ref. 302141-18 (Belin Woods, currently under construction).

It would comprise of the following works: 

• Provision of a single carriageway road, with cycleways and footpaths in both directions, including a five-span bridge of approximately 170m over the River Liffey, with provision for future bus stops and associated toucan pedestrian crossing
• Tie-in of the proposed section of Distributor Road with the Great Connell Road, including upgrade of the existing roundabout to a signal control junction including toucan crossings on all arms of the junction
• Provision of a proposed River Park of approximately 9.2 hectares as a multi-use recreational amenity. This amenity would include pedestrian and cycle routes connecting to existing public space network, a multi-use games area (MUGA) and incorporating biodiversity and water management features.

Consent is also being sought for the provision of two new agricultural entrances from the proposed Distributor Road to adjoining lands (pending any future residential development of those lands), in addition to all associated earthworks, signage, lighting, drainage works, services and connections, landscaping works, environmental measures and all ancillary works above and below ground level.

The documents note that this application will be accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

The date received is listed as December 19 last, while the submission-by and due dates are listed as January 31 and February 21 respectively.