Maudlins Industrial Estate, Monread Road, Naas
Proposed development
For the construction of a single-storey Medium Voltage (MV) substation building and adjoining customer switchroom, within the curtilage of existing food production facilities and all ancillary site works. Significant further Informa on consists of revised Proposed and Exis ng Site Layout plans describing the existing service yard and hardstanding, footpath, boundary treatment, existing kerb radii, tactile paving, exiting and proposed access arrangements. Clarification in relation to the rationale for the choice of location of the structure and the location of the access to the structure. Swept path analysis drawings. Revised contiguous elevations illustrating the fencing and existing access arrangements. Design details and calculations regarding surface water drainage. Confirmation of the applicant’s intention to apply for retention of existing boundary treatments and gate (Reg. Ref. 26/61037, now validated).
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Decision due
- 28 Oct 2026
Timeline
Application received
29 Jun 2026
Council asked for further information
18 Aug 2026
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
1 Oct 2026
Decision due
28 Oct 2026
Decision: conditional
21 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 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.
a change of use from warehouse/logistics use to light industrial use. The warehouse/logistics use was permitted under Reg. Ref. 22/1478 (amended under Reg. Ref. 2360324) and is currently built but unoccupied. For clarity no other changes are being sought and the ancillary office element remains the same
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.