Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedCommercialDecided 6 August 2024

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

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The 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.

Commercialmuseumhospitalityleisure
Storeys
2
Floor area
1,397 m²

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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

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  1. Application received9 January 2024
  2. Further information requested29 February 2024
  3. Further information received18 July 2024
  4. Decision due14 August 2024
  5. Decision issued6 August 2024
  6. Grant issued16 September 2024
  7. Permission expiry15 September 2029

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