Finlay's Bar and off-licence, Dublin Road, Monasterevin
Demolition of rear sheds to build two holiday homes, and conversion of first floor to staff accommodation at a protected bar.
191192 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 25 October 2019
- Reference
- 191192
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 25 October 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe project at Finlay's Bar involves the demolition of rear storage sheds to construct two two-storey, two-bedroom holiday homes. It also includes converting the first floor of the bar into staff living accommodation. The building is a protected structure.
- Residential units
- 2
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Demolition of storage sheds in rear yard, the construction of 2no. Two storey, two bed holiday homes in rear yard, conversion of first floor to staff living accommodation, re-location of cold room, provision of bin storage area, and all associated site works at finlay's bar and off-licence, dublin road, monasterevin, co. Kildare. The building is recorded in the national inventory of architectural heritage, reg. No. : 11816042 and rps number is b26.12
The historical record
How commercial applications have been decided in Kildare County Council
85% granted
of 607 commercial applications granted, refused or part-granted by Kildare County Council, 2016–2026.
- The same category nationally
- 88%14,381
- All categories in Kildare County Council
- 81%11,885
These are historical figures for this category in this council area, counted from the statutory register over the last 10 years. They are not an assessment of this application and say nothing about how it will be decided.
Built & sold
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Watermill Place, Monasterevin, Kildare | Dec 2025 | €221,000 | 71 m |
| Dublin Rd, Monasterevin, Kildare | Aug 2025 | €155,000 | 136 m |
| 7 Distillery Court, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare | Jan 2026 | €280,000 | 241 m |
| 8 Distillery Court, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare | Sept 2025 | €150,000 | 246 m |
| The Ranch, Dublin Road, Monasterevin | May 2026 | €685,000 | 294 m |
| 18 Distilley Court, Monasterevin, Kildare | Dec 2025 | €232,000 | 303 m |
| 23 Distillery Court, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare | Sept 2025 | €250,000 | 307 m |
| 21 Distillery Court, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare | Sept 2025 | €290,000 | 310 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received25 October 2019
- Further information requested16 December 2019
- Further information received9 June 2020
- Decision due6 July 2020
- Decision issued26 June 2020
- Grant issued10 August 2020
- Permission expiry9 August 2025
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