Flood Risk Assessment in Kildare
Expert flood risk assessments for planning applications throughout County Kildare. From the Liffey corridor through Celbridge and Newbridge to the Barrow at Athy, we've completed FRAs for residential, commercial, and agricultural developments across the county.
Get a Quote or call 087 417 3832Flood Risk Assessment for Kildare Planning Applications
If you're submitting a planning application to Kildare County Council and your site is in or near a flood zone, you'll need a Flood Risk Assessment that satisfies the requirements of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 and the Planning System and Flood Risk Management Guidelines.
Kildare has significant flood risk from several river systems. The River Liffey flows through the north of the county affecting Celbridge, Leixlip, and surrounding areas. The River Barrow forms the western and southern boundary, with Athy being particularly flood-prone. Naas, Newbridge, and Maynooth have their own documented flood zones from tributary rivers and streams. With significant development pressure in the Dublin commuter belt, many Kildare sites require careful flood assessment.
- River Liffey corridor (Celbridge, Leixlip, Kilcullen)
- River Barrow catchment (Athy, Monasterevin)
- Naas town flood zones (Naas River tributaries)
- Newbridge and Curragh area flooding
- Urban infill in commuter towns
What's Included
Every FRA we complete for Kildare sites includes:
Stage 1, 2 & 3 Assessments
Proper methodology using OPW flood mapping and modelling data. Where data is limited or outdated, we undertake bespoke hydraulic modelling (1D/2D HEC-RAS).
Multi-Catchment Analysis
Assessment for sites affected by Liffey, Barrow, or tributary systems with appropriate hydraulic analysis.
FFL Comparison
Your proposed finished floor levels compared against design flood levels plus freeboard.
Development Plan Compliance
Explicit demonstration of compliance with Kildare County Development Plan flood risk policies.
Further Information Requests
Received an FI request from Kildare County Council asking for flood risk information? We regularly handle urgent FI responses for Kildare sites. Typical turnaround is 7 working days — often faster for straightforward sites.
Need an FRA for a Kildare Site?
Send us your site address and we'll provide a fixed-price quote, typically within 24 hours.
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