The Forge Inn No. 46 (Protected Structure RPS. Ref. NS19-186), Former Bank of Ireland Building No. 47 (Protected Structure RPS Ref. NS19-034), Bank of Ireland No.48 (Protected Structure RPS Ref. NS19-033)
Major redevelopment of The Forge Inn and former Bank of Ireland building in Naas, including a new plaza and extensions.
23579 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 30 May 2023
- Reference
- 23579
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 30 May 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of a temporary access ramp and ATM removal at the former Bank of Ireland. It includes modifying the protected structures to create a new rear plaza, a new internal layout for the public house over four floors, a three-storey lift lobby extension, and retail space.
- Storeys
- 4
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Official record
Development description
Demolition of temporary access to bank of ireland in former part of bank of ireland structure, including ramp and rail and removal of atm machine. Modification of former bank of ireland structure to create new openings to a new plaza at the rear, including security gates and 2 no. Signs (front and rear). Provision of new public house internal layout for the forge inn over 4 no. Floors including basement, along with minor works to north facade and provision of new 3 storey lift lobby extension. Provision of retail use in existing vacant unit to the rear of the forge inn including new glazing. Provision of new plaza including hard and soft landscaping, seating and lighting. Erection of 2 no. Atm machines on south facade of bank of ireland building and provision of new entrance doors and 3 no. Signs. All associated site works including drainage, vacant retail unit to rear of the forge inn and vacant land to the rear of the former bank of ireland
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Cearbhaill Court, Naas, County Kildareprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €418,502 | 123 m |
| Saint David's Castle, Church Lane, Naas | Sept 2025 | €1,227,000 | 136 m |
| Apt 1, Caspo Centre, Main St | Jun 2026 | €280,000 | 146 m |
| 10 The Waterfront, Canal St, Naas | Sept 2025 | €260,000 | 198 m |
| 7 New Row, Naas, County Kildare | Oct 2025 | €200,000 | 201 m |
| 5 Poplar Grove, Millbrook, Naas | Mar 2026 | €276,000 | 207 m |
| 14 Poplar Grove, Millbrook, Naas | Jul 2026 | €301,000 | 207 m |
| 26 The Waterfront, Canal St, Naas | May 2025 | €305,000 | 212 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 received30 May 2023
- Decision due24 July 2023
- Decision issued19 July 2023
- Grant issued1 September 2023
- Permission expiry31 August 2028
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