Monread North
Townland in the civil parish of Naas, barony of Naas North, Co. Kildare; in Irish Móin Réad Thuaidh
Parcel 1026558
- Area
- 602 m²
- Buildings
- No building touches it.
- Zoning
- No zone of a development plan covers it in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply.
- Townland
- Monread North
Planning applications on this parcel
No planning application touches this parcel in the national file, which goes back to 2010.
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Designated sites
No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches this parcel.
Recorded monuments around it
No zone of notification of a recorded monument touches this parcel.
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands on this parcel.
Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).
Ground and risks
- Radon
- About 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- Susceptibility low, on the 1:50,000 map.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2761 (ZIP).
- Flooding
- The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.
Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.
Download this parcel: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its neighbours and buildings, for a drawing program; GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map; KML, for Google Earth.
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. A parcel is the land of a title, not an address. The owner's name is in the Land Registry of Tailte Éireann: a copy of the folio can be ordered on landdirect.ie, for a fee.
- Area
- 121.1 ha
- 299 acres
- Land parcels
- 84
- registered freehold, median 2,581 m² (0.26 ha, 0.64 acres)
- Zoning
- C6
- Industry and Warehousing
- Planning
- 62
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
84 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Monread North, from 8 m² to 124,745 m² (12.47 ha, 30.83 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 39 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- C6Industry and Warehousing (Mixed/general commercial/industrial/enterprise uses)
Naas Local Area Plan 2021 - 2027, Kildare · 24 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - R2Existing Residential / Infill (Existing residential)
Naas Local Area Plan 2021 - 2027, Kildare · 10 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C1.1Retail / Commercial (Commercial, retail)
Naas Local Area Plan 2021 - 2027, Kildare · 8 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - P1Agriculture
Naas Local Area Plan 2021 - 2027, Kildare · 5 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - S5Community and Education (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
Naas Local Area Plan 2021 - 2027, Kildare · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G3Green Belt (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
Naas Local Area Plan 2021 - 2027, Kildare · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G4Open Space and Amenity (Active open space)
Naas Local Area Plan 2021 - 2027, Kildare · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
10 Sept 2026N/a
development will consist of: Retention of the existing façade; Replacement of the existing roller shutter with glazed panels and a glazed double door; Replacement of the existing Perspex windows with new aluminium-framed glazed windows; Installation of a new individual-letter illuminated logo/signage to the upper section of the existing façade; All associated site development and ancillary works.
Retention · Kildare County Council, 2661008
6 Aug 2026N/a
Change of use from existing retail unit to restaurant and new signage and ancillary services
Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660898
31 Jul 2026N/a
Change of use from existing retail unit to restaurant and new signage and ancillary services
Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660883
30 Jul 2026N/a
(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.
Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660874
5 Jun 2026N/a
(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.
Retention · Kildare County Council, 2660598
28 May 2026N/a
Retention for 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.Provision of 2 no. EV chargers at car park.Permission sought for alterations to the existing warehouse including, provision of a new roof access hatch with integrated ladder system; modification of existing window on the northeastern elevation, to allow maintenance access to lower roof level and revision of metal façade cladding on all elevations. Construction of a single-storey, high-ceiling, detached warehouse, along the northwestern boundary of the site. Provision of external signages on the southeastern and northeastern elevations of new proposed warehouse. Provision of designated bicycle parking area to accommodate 42 no. bicycle parking spaces. Provision of 1785 sqm of hardstanding area to the southwestern corner of the site for SuDS soakaway system and all associated site works such as tree removal, landscaping, boundary treatments, drainage infrastructure, bin stores, as necessary to facilitate the development.
Retention · Kildare County Council, 2660566
7 May 2026Conditional
(i) the removal of the previously approved and as built “Click and Collect” canopy and ancillary signage (as permitted under Reg. Ref. 22353); (ii) permission for the construction of a new sheltered canopy (c. 215 sq.m) for the purpose of providing 6 no. “Click and Collect” car parking spaces and 2 no. “Click and Collect” van parking spaces, to facilitate Tesco and third-party operators; (iii) ancillary signage; (iv) internal road realignment works resulting in the removal of 49 no. car parking spaces; and (v) all associated site development works
Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660497
22 Oct 2025Refused
A) Construction of single storey extension (48 sq.m) to existing service station building to accommodating a drive-thru facility (including hatch) linked to existing food offers in the building. B) Reconfiguration of the internal layout of the existing retail building to accommodate the drive-thru facility. C) Associated site works including provision of new drive-thru lane, signage, and relocation of staff parking spaces. Construction of a new car wash recycling plant house, new brush wash slab, all associated drainage works and services
Permission · Kildare County Council, 2561195
10 Sept 2025Conditional
for demolitions, alterations and single storey additions to the front and rear of the existing single storey veterinary hospital, the construction of a free-standing isolation unit, change to the site layout, connection to all existing public services and all associated site works
Permission · Kildare County Council, 2561039
7 Oct 2024Conditional
to demolish the existing bulk off-loading building, existing grinder building and two existing silo's and to build a new bulk off-loading building, new grinder building, access stairs and four new silo's and all other associated equipment and site works at the north east side of the existing facility
Permission · Kildare County Council, 24320
26 Sept 2024N/a
for to demolish the existing bulk off-loading building, existing grinder building and two existing silo's and to build a new bulk off-loading building, new grinder building, access stairs and four new silo's and all other associated equipment and site works at the north east side of the existing facility
Permission · Kildare County Council, 24307
27 Oct 2023Conditional
for a two storey rear extension and the provision of a single storey side extension together with the conversion of an existing domestic garage and the creation of a small, enclosed courtyard space. The works will introduce skylights to the rear of the existing roof and also to roof of the new extended area, to be carried out in conjunction with all associated internal alterations, modifications and external site works
Permission · Kildare County Council, 2360341
27 Oct 2023Conditional
for a single storey extension to the western elevation of the existing single store existing Aldi store including off-licence use (Reg. Ref.: 10500065) by 330 sqm (total of 1,788 sqm gross floor area, 1,316 sqm net retail floor area), extension of canopy, associated signage (reuse and relocation of existing) and replacement of existing DRS unit (42 sqm) with smaller proposed unit (17 sqm). The proposals also include reconfigured car park area and minor alterations to vehicular entrance location, car parking (81 spaces, 88 existing), cycle parking (18 spaces, 6 existing), all associated works to facilitate the development
Permission · Kildare County Council, 2360347
20 Sept 2023Conditional
for a retail warehouse building. The development comprises a single storey building, total floor area 875sqm plus 45 no. car parking spaces together with all associated works including a pedestrian entrance to Monread Road, a service yard along the western side of the proposed building and security fencing and boundary wall treatment and 3 no. signs on the Northern, Southern and Eastern elevations of the proposed building. This application is an unchanged re-application for that development previously granted permission plan ref 18/474 which is due to lapse
Permission · Kildare County Council, 23909
20 Sept 2023Conditional
a retail warehouse building. The development comprises a single storey building, total floor area 962 Sqm plus 69 no. car parking spaces and dedicated cycle parking together with a service yard on the Eastern side of the proposed building with security fencing boundary treatment, two no. signs on the Eastern & Western elevations and all associated siteworks including connections to the existing access road and footpath to the north of the site
Permission · Kildare County Council, 23908
13 Sept 2023N/a
a single storey building, total floor area 875sqm plus 45 no. car parking spaces together with all associated works including a pedestrian entrance to Monread Road, a service yard along the Western side of the proposed building and security fencing and boundary wall treatment and 3 no. signs on the Northern, Southern and Eastern Elevations of the proposed building. This application is an unchanged re-application for that development previously granted permission plan ref 18/474 which is due to lapse
Permission · Kildare County Council, 23896
27 Jul 2023Conditional
The development consists of (1) Retention of changes to granted development (Ref 20/868), involving the reduction of new build floor area by 169.5 m2 at ground floor level & 557.5 m2 at first floor level. (2) Retention of new cladding & raised parapet to front elevation of existing building. (3) Planning for new signage to front boundary (previously granted under expired planning ref 10/500062)
Permission · Kildare County Council, 23813
29 Jun 2023Conditional
(a) modifications to existing reception entrance door arrangements to fill in overhang area and provide new lobby, (b) new single storey porch/lobby type extension to staff entrance adjacent to main building entrance (c) new façade cladding and new canopy overhang, (d) minor internal modifications, connection to all existing site services, landscaping and all associated development works
Permission · Kildare County Council, 23726
21 Jun 2023Conditional
to amend the design of the approved development (Planning Reference 17/463) which comprises consent for a Solar PV Energy Development. Proposed amendments include; (1) Number of Transformer/Inverters to be reduced, (2) Change in length of deer fencing, (3) Slight alteration to the access tracks, (4) Temporary Construction Compound to decrease in size, (5) 2no. Storage Areas to be added to the layout, (6) Customer Substation to be removed from the layout, (7) Change in lifetime of the permission from 5 to 10 years within the townlands of
Permission · Kildare County Council, 23683
9 Jun 2023N/a
to amend the design of the approved development (Planning Reference 17/463) which comprises consent for a Solar PV Energy Development. Proposed amendments include; (1) Number of Transformer/Inverters to be reduced, (2) Change in length of deer fencing, (3) Slight alteration to the access tracks, (4) Temporary Construction Compound to decrease in size, (5) 2no, Storage Areas to be added to the layout, (6) Customer Substation to be removed from the layout, (7) Change in lifetime of the permission from 5 to 10 years
Permission · Kildare County Council, 23619
19 May 2023N/a
to amend the design of the approved development (Planning Reference 17/463) which comprises consent for a Solar PV Energy Development. Proposed amendments include; (1) Number of Transformer/Inverters to be reduced, (2) Slight alteration to the access tracks, (4) Temporary Construction Compound to decrease in size, (5) 2no Storage Areas to be added to the layout, (6) Customer Substation Areas to be removed from the layout, (7) Change in lifetime of the permission from 5 to 10 years
Permission · Kildare County Council, 23538
17 May 2023Conditional
alterations and additions to the existing single storey veterinary hospital, connection to the existing warehouse and ancillary office, change of use to veterinary hospital of the existing warehouse including a new first floor, changes to the existing first floor offices, changes to the site layout, connection to all public services and all associated site works.
Permission · Kildare County Council, 23523
25 Apr 2023N/a
Development will consist of alterations and additions to the existing single storey veterinary hospital, connection to the existing warehouse and ancillary offices, change of use to veterinary hospital of the existing warehouse including a new first floor, changes to the existing first floor offices, changes to the site layout connection to all public services and all associated site works
Permission · Kildare County Council, 23428
23 Mar 2023Conditional
Extension of Duration of Planning Ref. No. 18/454 - 20 no. Light Industrial/Warehouse Units (277.3sqm ea), total proposed building area 5,606.2sqm, including all associated site works, road, and services ,accessed via Maryfield Court Road off Monread Road, forming phase 2 of a 3 phase development (phase 1 granted under pl. Ref.no. 17/574)
Extension of duration · Kildare County Council, 23290
14 Dec 2022Conditional
development on lands measuring 4,829 hectares between the M7 motorway and Monread Road at Monread Road, Maudlings (Townland), Naas, Co. Kildare (adjacent to the Globe Retail Park): The development will consist of: Demolition of all existing buildings on the site including dwellings and barns (in ruins) and barn (c. 1,126sqm). Construction of 2 No. buildings for warehouse/logistics use (buildings A1 and A2). Building A1 will have a gross floor area of 5,072sq.m and will measure 14.895m high (from ground level to parapet level). It will have 2 storey ancillary offices (including reception, toilets and canteen), 2 No. at-grade doors, 6 No. dock levellers, internal plant at second floor level, elevation signage (2 No.), roof mounted solar panels and ground level air conditioning units. Building A2 will have a gross floor area of 12,102sq.m and will measure 14.895m high (from ground level to parapet level). It will have 2 storey ancillary offices (including reception, toilets and canteen) 4 No. at-grade doors, 15 No. dock levellers, internal plant at second floor level, elevation signage (2 No.), roof mounted solar panels and ground level air conditioning units. The proposed development includes a replacement access off Monread Road, widening of the Monread Road to accommodate a proposed additional lane (right turn pocket), new road markings, 172 No. car parking spaces (including disabled spaces and EV spaces), 108 No. cycle parking spaces. All associated siteworks including new vehicular entrance, drainage infrastructure, 1 No. ESB substation, 2 No. bin stores and 2 No. recycle stores, boundary treatments, landscaping, service yards, internal roads, footpaths and cycle lane, lighting, internal gates, noise barrier, retaining walls to the west of Unit A2 and fire tender access route
Permission · Kildare County Council, 221478
The 25 most recent of 62 applications.
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Nature and heritage
Designated sites and recorded monuments
Designated sites
No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Monread North.
Recorded monuments
No recorded monument lies in the townland of Monread North.
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Monread North.
Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).
Ground and risks
Radon, landslides, flooding
- Radon
- About 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- Susceptibility low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map; parts are made ground.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2761 (ZIP).
- Flooding
- The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.
Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Monread North with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Kildare.
The townland
- Name
- Monread North · Móin Réad Thuaidh
- Area
- 1,210,981 m² (121.1 ha, 299.24 acres)
- Civil parish
- Naas, and its townlands
- Barony
- Naas North
- Electoral division
- Naas Rural, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Naas Rural electoral division: 3,351 people in 1,139 households; 71% of households own their home; 69% of homes were built since 2001; 5% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Kerdiffstown, Maudlings, Monread South, Osberstown, Sallins
- Placenames
- Monread North on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland
Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics by electoral division, Central Statistics Office, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address; old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.