Mondello Park, Donore, Naas
Refurbishment and extension of the museum and a new two-storey hospitality building at Mondello Park.
245 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 9 January 2024
- Reference
- 245
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 9 January 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe development includes a 515 sqm extension and mezzanine level for the vintage car museum, alongside a new 882 sqm two-storey hospitality building. It also features a new pedestrian overbridge with lift access, cycle racks, and EV charging spaces.
- Storeys
- 2
- Floor area
- 1,397 m²
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Official record
Development description
For (1) refurbishment, recladding and extension to the existing museum in the form of a new mezzanine level to enhance viewing experience of vintage cars, racing exhibits and memorabilia, and lift; new reception area with provision for vehicle display area; and associated plant room and disabled toilet linked to the main museum building equating to 515sqm; (2) provision of a two storey hospitality building (882sqm) excluding external terrace) in matching cladding to refurbished museum, reception area, designated classroom, hospitality area, bar, corporate/dining area, toilets, kitchen, dry store and classroom at ground floor level with external display area within a landscaped area, and at first floor a recessed viewing terrace overlooking the paddock and circuit, hospitality area, meeting room, event office, toilets, plant and storage area; (3) provision of new pedestrian overbridge including lift for disabled access; and (4) provision of 2 no. New cycle racks, 4 no. Electric vehicle recharging spaces, improvements to existing accesses through enhanced road signage, road markings, extended sightlines and associated site works
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received9 January 2024
- Further information requested29 February 2024
- Further information received18 July 2024
- Decision due14 August 2024
- Decision issued6 August 2024
- Grant issued16 September 2024
- Permission expiry15 September 2029
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