CWPA Planning and Architecture have been retained by Curragh Property DAC to prepare this rezoning submission which is being submitted within the
Stage 2 Consultation Period of the Draft Kildare County Development Plan 2023 2029
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The site to which this rezoning submission relates is located on lands at Naas Road, Kilcullen, Co Kildare The site extends to c 1 84 hectares, is
currently undeveloped and zoned " Industrial and Warehouse
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The purpose of this submission is to change the zoning objective of the subject site from “ Industry and Warehouse to “ New Residential with
the Specific O bjective to To provide independent living and care for the older person
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This is to support the new draft development plan’s approach in providin g appropriate housing options for older persons since at the time writing
there is no nursing home or age friendly living accommodation provide d in the town of Kilcullen and its environs This represents a deficit in health care
and community services infrastructure provision for Kildare's older persons, as well as a lack of capacity to meet the housing needs of older community
members who may no longer be able to live independently
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The proposed rezoning, would facilitate a safe and secure residentia l environment, and would provide a strong sense of assurance and security to
family members of elderly residents, including sons and daughters