Save East Kildare Uplands: My submission to ABP on the proposed Hudson Quarry extension, Eadestown

Residents in Eadestown are currently campaigning against a proposal to extend quarrying into further areas at the edge of the existing quarry pit at Athgarrett / Red Bog. This is of significant concern to local residents for a number of reasons including loss of amenity, visual impact and sonic disturbance Continue Reading →

My submission to ABP on proposed High Rise SHD at Crodaun, Celbridge

Read my submission to An Bord Pleanala here. Summary: Residents in Celbridge are campaigning for changes to the proposed multi-storey apartment and housing complex being planned for opposite Croduan on the Maynooth road. I joined residents onsite today to support their campaign, in what was my third meeting on the Continue Reading →

M7 Widening to Begin January 6th

I can confirmed that work has begun in earnest for the widening of the M7 motorway. The works have begun on the M7 at Johnstown to the Naas South exit which will see the motorway expanded and the Sallins bypass installed. The works will fully begin on January 6th. This Continue Reading →

Sallins Playground – Planning Application Underway

The Sallins playground has taken a step closer to construction with the publication today of the planning documents by which the council seeks a “Part 8” approval to proceed with the project. These documents are quite technical in nature but show the exact location of the proposed playground and deal Continue Reading →