Unit 2 & 3 Morell Manor, Monread, Naas

for the change of use of Unit 3 from retail use to gym use (Class 11). The proposed development includes associated internal alterations and reconfiguration of the unit, minor alterations to the elevations including associated signage zones, provision of external cycle parking, and all associated and ancillary site development works.

The development will consist of a RED III Solar Farm (renewable energy development) on a site having a total area of approximately 6.4 hectares. The proposed development will comprise 9,240 no. photovoltaic solar modules mounted on ground-mounted support structures connected to 15 no. inverters; 1 no. single-storey electrical transformer station; 1 no. single-storey spare-parts storage container; 1 no. weather station; underground electrical ducting and cabling within the application site; security fencing and access gates; CCTV cameras; internal access tracks; a temporary construction compound; landscaping; boundary treatment; and all associated ancillary development, site development and drainage works. Construction and operational access will be provided via the existing internal access road serving the site, which connects to Monread Road through the existing signal-controlled junction serving Monread Business Park. The proposed solar farm will have an operational lifespan of 40 years from the date of commissioning. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.

for the development of a solar farm on a site having a total area of approximately 6.4 hectares. The proposed development will comprise 9,240 no. photovoltaic solar modules mounted on ground-mounted support structures connected to 15 no. inverters; 1 no. single-storey electrical transformer station; 1 no. single-storey spare-parts storage container; 1 no. weather station; underground electrical ducting and cabling within the application site; security fencing and access gates; CCTV cameras; internal access tracks; a temporary construction compound; landscaping; boundary treatment; and all associated ancillary development, site development and drainage works. Construction and operational access will be provided via the existing internal access road serving the site, which connects to Monread Road through the existing signal-controlled junction serving Monread Business Park. The proposed solar farm will have an operational lifespan of 40 years from the date of commissioning.

Change of use from existing retail unit to restaurant and new signage and ancillary services

Change of use from existing retail unit to restaurant and new signage and ancillary services

(i) the provision of a new vehicular access to the western portion of the existing car park; (ii) works to facilitate a left-turn lane into the car park; (iii) the removal of 18 no. existing car parking spaces and 1 no. trolley bay to accommodate the revised layout; (iv) installation of associated traffic control and directional signage, bollards and fencing to match the existing; (v) associated road markings; and (vi) all associated site development works.