Euro Quality Cladding Limited, IDA Ireland Monread Industrial Estate, Monread Road Naas
Proposed development
(i) Installation of 119 kWp solar panels on the roof level of existing warehouse, instead of 80.10 kWp solar panels as approved under Reg. Ref. 22/427; (ii) Provision of 2 no. EV chargers at car park; and PLANNING PERMISSION sought for: (iii) Alterations to the existing warehouse including (a) provision of a new roof access hatch with integrated ladder system; (b) modification of existing window on the northeastern elevation, to allow maintenance access to lower roof level; and (c) revision of metal façade cladding on all elevations; (iv) Construction of a single-storey, high-ceiling, detached warehouse, along the northwestern boundary of the site; (v) Provision of external signages on the southeastern and northeastern elevations of new proposed warehouse; (vi) Provision of designated bicycle parking area to accommodate 42 no. bicycle parking spaces; (vii) Provision of 1785 sqm of hardstanding area to the southwestern corner of the site for SuDS soakaway system; and (viii) all associated site works such as tree removal, landscaping, boundary treatments, drainage infrastructure, and bin stores, as necessary to facilitate the development.
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- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Decision due
- 7 Oct 2026
Timeline
Application received
5 Jun 2026
Council asked for further information
29 Jul 2026
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
10 Sept 2026
Decision due
7 Oct 2026
Decision: conditional
7 Oct 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
for the change of use of 1st floor non-usable attic space to new storage space, minor internal layout arrangements to the ground floor area including provision of Accessible w.c, provision of stairs to new storage space, all within the existing industrial unit and the provision of non-illuminated signage to the front elevation of the unit and all ancillary site works.
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.
for the change of use of 1st floor non-usable attic space to new storage space, minor internal layout arrangements to the ground floor area including provision of Accessible w.c, provision of stairs to new storage space, all within the existing industrial unit and the provision of non-illuminated signage to the front elevation of the unit and all ancillary site works.
the refurbishment and reconfiguring of the existing facility, which contains 63 beds spaces across 55 bedrooms, to create 54 improved bed spaces across 46 bedrooms within the existing ground floor accommodation & the demolition of 303 sqm of the facility to facilitate the construction of a L shaped single storey extension to the rear which will contain 32 new resident bedrooms, all of which will be single occupant. The proposed refurbished and extended facility, when completed, will contain a total of 86 bed spaces across 78 resident bedrooms. The existing building and new single storey extension will create a landscaped courtyard for residents. A total of 4,274 sq. m of communal outdoor space will be provided overall. The existing building has a floor area of 2411 sq. m of which 303sq. m. is proposed to be demolished to facilitate an extension which will add 1426 sq. m. to bring the total floor area of the completed development to 3534sq.m. The overall accommodation will include day rooms, dining areas, physiotherapy and nursing facilities as well as individual bedrooms. The existing access will remain. The proposal includes the provision of 34 parking spaces including disabled spaces with 24 staff and visitor cycle parking spaces and 2 motor cycle spaces provided, and a fire tender turning circle will be created. Permission is sought for all associated site development works, external plant rooms, landscaping, boundary treatments and other servicing 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 refurbishment and reconfiguring of the existing facility, which contains 63 beds spaces across 55 bedrooms, to create 54 improved bed spaces across 46 bedrooms within the existing ground floor accommodation & the demolition of 303 sqm of the facility to facilitate the construction of a L shaped single storey extension to the rear which will contain 32 new resident bedrooms, all of which will be single occupant. The proposed refurbished and extended facility, when completed, will contain a total of 86 bed spaces across 78 resident bedrooms. The existing building and new single storey extension will create a landscaped courtyard for residents. A total of 4,274 sq. m of communal outdoor space will be provided overall. The existing building has a floor area of 2411 sq. m of which 303sq. m. is proposed to be demolished to facilitate an extension which will add 1426 sq. m. to bring the total floor area of the completed development to 3534sq.m. The overall accommodation will include day rooms, dining areas, physiotherapy and nursing facilities as well as individual bedrooms. The existing access will remain. The proposal includes the provision of 34 parking spaces including disabled spaces with 24 staff and visitor cycle parking spaces and 2 motor cycle spaces provided, and a fire tender turning circle will be created. Permission is sought for all associated site development works, external plant rooms, landscaping, boundary treatments and other servicing works.