Maynooth locals are objecting to the development of high rise apartment towers just a stone's throw away from the town's train station.
The proposed development by Glenveagh homes is a mix of residential and commercial units. A total of 183 apartments have been proposed including a mix of studio, one bed, two bed and three beds.
These will be built in a range of three to nine storey tower blocks on a site on Parsons Street.
Apart from student accommodation blocks on the Maynooth University campus, there are currently no high rise apartment towers in the town, with the majority of Maynooth's residential scene consisting of three and four bedroom houses.
A number of objections to the development were made to Kildare County Council.
One objection said: "The scale, mass and bulk of the proposal is completely at odds with the established built form of Maynooth and the overall character of the town."
Another objection by a resident said: "With over 96% of the apartments being 1/2 bedroom which will cater predominantly for a transient population¨ and that the proposed development ¨lacks regard, respect and sensitivity for the Local Heritage of the Town."
In a submission to Kildare County Council, Fine Gael TD for Kildare North Bernard Durkan said: "While every effort must be made to provide urgently required housing in both private and public sector, it is essential that the quality of such proposals ensures the quality of life for both existing and new residence."
According to local councillor Angela Feeney the proposal is at "the further information stage".
She told Dublin Live: "On May 20 the detailed further information required was published online showing 40 further information requests. The response to these 40 further information requests from the council are to be submitted by the developer within 6 months, so by November a decision will be made."
A spokesperson for Glenveagh Homes told Dublin Live that they "do not comment on planning applications that are in train".
