Presbyterian Church, North Main Street, Naas
Internal alterations to a protected Presbyterian Church in Naas.
2660250 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 9 March 2026
- Reference
- 2660250
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 9 March 2026
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for internal works to a protected Presbyterian Church on North Main Street, Naas. Works include removing timber pews, replacing them with loose chairs, removing the raised pulpit, and constructing a fixed screened area for audio equipment.
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
For internal works to a protected structure ns19-006. Works consists of; reordering of internal furniture layout involving removal of existing timber pews and replacement with loose chairs. Removal of existing raised pulpit area and enclosure, and replacement of missing timber floorboarding following its removal. The salvaging of surrounding panels to form bench storage area and wall paneling. The construction of a fixed screened area for audio equipment area to rear
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 1, Caspo Centre, Main St | Jun 2026 | €280,000 | 70 m |
| Saint David's Castle, Church Lane, Naas | Sept 2025 | €1,227,000 | 105 m |
| 3 Moatville, Abbey Rd, Naas | Aug 2025 | €290,000 | 143 m |
| 7 Moatville, Abbey Rd, Naas | May 2026 | €310,000 | 143 m |
| Rosanna, Harbour Rd, Naas | Sept 2025 | €625,000 | 156 m |
| 26 The Waterfront, Canal St, Naas | May 2025 | €305,000 | 174 m |
| 25 The Waterfront, A The Harbour, Kildare | Dec 2025 | €245,000 | 174 m |
| 5 Cearbhaill Court, Naas, County Kildareprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €418,502 | 179 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 received9 March 2026
- Decision due3 May 2026
- Decision issued1 May 2026
- Appeal submitted25 May 2026
In the area
Applications near this site
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- Awaiting decisionAt this site
For the removal of pews and their replacement with chairs. The removal of the pulpit
Naas Presbyterian Church , North Main Street , Naas
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- Granted60 m away
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2560318KildareLodged 27 Mar 2025Change of use
- Granted70 m away
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28 North Main Street , Naas East , Co. Kildare.
201189KildareLodged 12 Oct 2020Commercial
- Granted70 m away
For change of use from previously granted under planning ref. 01500062 office use of ground floor unit to…
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20185KildareLodged 26 Feb 2020Retention
- Awaiting decision70 m away
Change of use from previously granted under planning reference 01/500062 office use of ground floor unit to…
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20141KildareLodged 18 Feb 2020Retention
- Granted80 m away
Proposed change of use from retail shop to café/restaurant use for the sale of hot and cold food for…
31 North Main Street , Naas , Co. Kildare.
22780KildareLodged 27 Jun 2022Change of use
- Refused80 m away
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25176KildareLodged 27 Nov 2025Alterations
- Granted90 m away
Development at this 0.0173 ha site. The development will consist of change of use of planning from offices to…
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221064KildareLodged 31 Aug 2022Change of use
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