Monread North

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.

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• 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
• G4Open Space and Amenity (Active open space)
  Naas Local Area Plan 2021 - 2027, Kildare · 0 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

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 21 Oct 2026N/a

  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

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 2661166

• 14 Oct 2026N/a

  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.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2661127

• 13 Oct 2026N/a

  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.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2661124

• 9 Oct 2026N/a

  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.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2661114

• 15 Sept 2026N/a

  Retention of the existing façade. Planning Permission for the proposed replacement of the existing roller shutter with glazed panels and a glazed double door, proposed replacement of the existing perspex windows with new aluminium-framed glazed windows, proposed installation of a new individual-letter illuminated logo/signage to the upper section of the existing façade and all associated site development and ancillary works.

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 2661025

• 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 2026Conditional

  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 2026Conditional

  (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

The 25 most recent of 67 applications.

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 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).

Radon

At the centre of the townland of Monread North, about 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as low, partly inferred. Parts of the land are made ground.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2761 (ZIP).

Flooding

The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under 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.

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.

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

3,351 people lived in 1,139 households in the Naas Rural electoral division. 71% of households owned 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.