Kildare County Council Announces Information Event for Proposed Housing Development at Rickardstown, Newbridge
18th March 2025: Kildare County Council is pleased to announce a non-statutory information event regarding the proposed mixed tenure residential development at Rickardstown, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. The event will take place at Newbridge Town Hall on Thursday, 27th March from 4pm to 7pm.
This drop-in event aims to provide valuable information to members of the public about the proposed development. Attendees will have the opportunity to review current draft drawings and 3D imagery of the proposals. Technical staff from Kildare County Councils Architectural Services Department and members of the Design Team will be present to provide further information if required.
The proposed development includes 136 residential units to be completed in two phases, comprising 40 affordable homes and 96 social homes. The units will range from one to four bedrooms. Additionally, the development will feature a creche, renewable energy design measures, landscaping works, pedestrian connections to the adjacent Roseberry Hill estate, and various associated site and infrastructural works.
The proposal will undergo Appropriate Assessment Screening under the Habitats Directive and screening for Environmental Impact Assessment under the EIA Directive.
