The Forge Inn and former Bank of Ireland building, Main Street, Naas
Demolition of structures next to protected buildings, a new plaza, and a three-storey extension to the Forge Inn.
22371 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 1 April 2022
- Reference
- 22371
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 1 April 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThis project involves the demolition of single-storey structures adjoining protected bank buildings on Main Street, Naas. It includes a new internal layout for the Forge Inn over four floors, a three-storey glazed corner extension, and a new landscaped plaza with outdoor seating.
- Storeys
- 4
- Floor area
- 875 m²
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
- Demolition of remaining shell of single storey structure which formerly formed part of bank of ireland (protected structure rps. Ref. Nh19-034) and the modern single storey block-built structure adjoining the bank of ireland (protected structure rps. Ref. Nh19-033) and their replacement with new lighting totems and steel gates
- Provision of new internal layout for the forge inn over 4 no. Floors including basement (848sq. M)
- Provide a 3 storey glazed corner extension to the forge inn (protected structure rps. Ref. Nh19/186) (gfa 27sq. M). Provide signage on the north elevation of the forge inn
- Minor works to northern elevation of forge inn (glazing)
- Provide a new landscape plaza including a dedicated seating terrace for the forge inn
- All associated site works including hard and soft landscaping, outdoor seating and drainage
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, improve and provide for the future development of the town centre.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
Objective set by the Naas Local Area Plan 2021 - 2027 (2021–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Cearbhaill Court, Naas, County Kildareprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €418,502 | 110 m |
| Apt 1, Caspo Centre, Main St | Jun 2026 | €280,000 | 139 m |
| Saint David's Castle, Church Lane, Naas | Sept 2025 | €1,227,000 | 145 m |
| 10 The Waterfront, Canal St, Naas | Sept 2025 | €260,000 | 184 m |
| 7 New Row, Naas, County Kildare | Oct 2025 | €200,000 | 191 m |
| 25 The Waterfront, A The Harbour, Kildare | Dec 2025 | €245,000 | 200 m |
| 26 The Waterfront, Canal St, Naas | May 2025 | €305,000 | 200 m |
| Rosanna, Harbour Rd, Naas | Sept 2025 | €625,000 | 204 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 received1 April 2022
- Decision issued26 May 2022
- Appeal submitted20 June 2022
- Application withdrawn5 September 2022
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
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