Maynooth Student Hub, Student Centre Maynooth University, Maynooth Co. Kildare
Proposed development
The proposed development comprises the extension and refurbishment of the existing Maynooth Student Hub and provides for: • Partial demolition of the northern portion of the Maynooth Student Hub (approximately 722sqm) to facilitate the construction of a new part-2 storey, part-3 storey extension (approximately 1789sqm GFA) comprising entrance and reception area, office and meeting spaces, together with a roof terrace. • Demolition of an existing storage shed (84sqm) and provision of a new 2-storey equivalent extension to the west (approximately 648sqm GFA), comprising of a new auditorium and ancillary spaces at ground floor level with associated auditorium void and plant areas at first floor level. • Extensive refurbishment of existing building, including reconfiguration and reorganisation of internal spaces; deep energy retrofit; replacement of mechanical and electrical (M&E) services; and recladding of existing external elevations. • Upgrade to the public realm, comprising hard and soft landscape works surrounding the Student Hub and the incorporation of 32 short term bicycle parking spaces. • All other associated works, including boundary treatments, waste management area, thermal upgrade of the existing building including solar PV panels at roof level (65 sqm), lighting and signage, necessary to facilitate the proposed extension and refurbishment. The proposed development will result in an overall increase in gross floor area of the Student Hub from approximately 1,760sqm to 3,475sqm.
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Decision due
- Not available
Timeline
Application received
17 Jul 2026
Last day for public submissions (est.)
Thu 20 Aug 2026
Council asked for further information
8 Sept 2026
Decision due
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Planning history within 750 m
to erect a single storey extension at side, permission sought for retention of the closing in of the original recessed front entrance to form a porch
the widening of the existing vehicular entrance from 350m.m to 4700m.m including all associated site works
(a) Construction of a single storey extension resulting in a ground floor area increase of 27m2. (b) Increase the height of the existing pitched roof, new dormer window to the front, new roof glazing to the front and rear, new canopy feature to the front and rear. (c) Provision of habitable space in the dormer resulting in a first floor area increase of 62m2. (d) Total gross floor area increase = 89m2. (e) Exterior elevational alterations incorporating new and adjusted window and door positions. (f) Widening the existing front vehicular entrance to a clear width of 3500mm. (g) Replacement of an existing septic tank with a new waste water treatment system and associated polishing filter. (h) Landscaping works within the curtilage of the site
(a) Construction of a single storey extension resulting in a ground floor area increase of 27m2 (b) Increase the height of the existing pitched roof, new dormer window to the front, new roof glazing to the front and rear, new canopy feature to the front and rear. (c) Provision of habitable space in the dormer resulting in a first floor area increase of 62m2. (d) Total gross floor area increase = 89m2 (e) Exterior elevational alterations incorporating new and adjusted window and door positions. (f) Widening the existing front vehicular entrance to a clear width of 3500mm (g) Replacement of an existing septic tank with a new waste water treatment system and associated polishing filter. (h) Landscaping works within the curtilage of the site
to change the use from restaurant (305m²) to office accommodation, remove the existing open area refuse bin store (18m²), and incorporate this area into the office layout with a continuation of the existing flat roof. The proposal also includes the removal of the refuse bin store door and installation of a new window on the south-facing elevation, (total site area: 0.0618 ha). The building is a protected structure (RPS Ref: B05-11 NIAH Ref: 11803050). Under the previously granted planning application (Ref. 22/953) Buckley House was approved for use as a restaurant
a change of use at Buckley House, (total site area: 0.0618 ha). The building is a protected structure (RPS ref: b05-11; NIAH ref: 11803050). Under the previously granted planning application (ref: 22/953), Buckley house was approved for use as a restaurant. This application seeks permission to change the use from restaurant (305m²) to office accommodation, remove the existing open area refuse bin store (18m²), and incorporate this area into the office layout with a continuation of the existing flat roof. The proposal also includes the removal of the refuse bin store door and installation of a new window on the south-facing elevation