For a Discount Foodstore Supermarket with ancillary off-licence sales at former St.

Application details

Planning reference

2661257

Council

Kildare County Council

Proposal description

For a Discount Foodstore Supermarket with ancillary off-licence sales at former St. Paul's School lands, West End / Canal Harbour / Hopkins Mews / Hopkins Lane / St. Mary’s Lane, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare, W34 VX09. The proposed development consists of: Demolition of all existing former school buildings / structures and associated site clearance; Construction of a single storey (with mezzanine plant deck) Discount Foodstore (with ancillary off-licence use) with mono-pitch roof measuring c. 2,417 sqm gross floor space with a net retail sales area of c. 1,568 sqm; Reconfiguration / relocation of existing vehicular and pedestrian access point to West End to provide vehicular and pedestrian access and reconfiguration / relocation of existing vehicular and pedestrian access point to Hopkins Lane to provide pedestrian access only, associated modification of existing footpaths / public realm and associated accommodation works; New opening to and lowering of existing boundary wall along West End and part of Canal Harbour and St. Mary’s Lane (to accommodate new access and Foodstore façade), preservation / repair / alteration as appropriate of other sections of existing boundary wall, and replacement of existing boundary fence to Northern extent of site at Canal Harbour and Southeastern extents of site at Hopkins Mews / Hopkins Lane / St. Mary’s Lane and all associated and ancillary boundary treatment works; and, Site works and development including car parking (including electric car charging facilities), cycle parking, free standing and building mounted signage, trolley bay cover / enclosure, refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment, roof mounted solar panels, hard and soft landscaping, electricity sub-station building, works and connections to water supply, wastewater and surface water infrastructure and utilities, and all other associated and ancillary development and works above and below ground level. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with the application.

Location / address

Former St. Paul's School lands, West End / Canal Harbour / Hopkins Mews / Hopkins Lane / St. Mary’s Lane, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

12 Nov 2026