Finlay's Bar and off-licence, Dublin Road, Monasterevin
Planning application 2560290
DecisionConditional grant
Decided04 December 2025
Application typePERMISSION
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Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 191192Demolition of storage sheds in rear yard, the construction of 2no. two storey, two bed holiday homes in rear yard, conversion of first floor to staff living accommodation, re-location of cold room, provision of bin storage area, and all associated site works at Finlay's bar and off-licence, Dublin Road, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare. The building is recorded in the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, Reg. no.: 11816042 and RPS number is B26.12 / 0.0 km away / 26 June 2020Granted
- 18462Retention use of premises as a pizzeria takeaway and retention of existing signage as previously granted for 5 years under An Bord Pleanála reference number PL09.216978 / 0.0 km away / 17 July 2018Granted
- 19384The change of use of existing vacant single storey end-terrace retail unit to licensed betting office (to be relocated, subject to planning from existing local Ladbrokes licenced betting office premises at Library Lodge, Main St. Market Square, Monasterevin, Co.Kildare, (Eircode W34 DC66), to include for all associated internal alterations, alterations to existing shop-front to include for new shop-front advertising signage to Main St. (East) elevation & new satellite dish & air conditioning condenser unit mounted at high level to rear (West) elevation of subject premises together with all associated site development works at Unit No.8 Watermill Square, Main St. Market Square, Monasterevin, Co.Kildare Eircode W34 DT27 being a protected structure Kildare County Council Ref: B26-36. NIAH Ref:11816029 / 0.1 km away / 04 June 2019Granted
- 23467For the following: (a) retention permission for the temporary use of a retail unit previously granted permission under Pl. Ref.91/231, to be used as a fast food outlet for a duration of 5 years. Permission for this temporary change of use was granted under Pl. Ref. 15/1025 and the period under which the use as a fast food outlet was permitted expired on the 23/09/2021. (b) full planning permission is now sought for the ongoing aforementioned change of use from retail shop to takeaway. This permission shall be for an indefinite period of time. Permission to include for existing connections to services, signage in accordance with Kildare County Council standards and all associated development works. All development as described above is located within the Monasterevin Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) / 0.1 km away / 03 August 2023Granted
- 2460513For change of use of part of public house lounge area/kitchen to guest accommodation and all associated site works / 0.1 km away / 02 September 2024Granted
- 211434For (a) demolition of the existing returns and outbuildings on the site, the change of use of existing Gahan's Pub to a Greengrocers; the refurbishment of the existing Manley Hopkins bar and refurbishment of existing first floor rooms to provide dining rooms and toilets with minor internal alterations and alterations to street elevation with new shop-fronts and signage. (b) Construction of new buildings to rear comprising on ground floor of a café, kitchen, toilets, bin store and the construction of 14no. short term tourist accommodation units on the first and second floors. (c) Landscaping of a new open courtyard area and a new paved area connecting the proposed development and the existing carpark to rear, with street furniture and gates. (d) Connection to public services and all ancillary works at the site comprising of Gahan's Pub and Manley Hopkins Bar located within the Monasterevin, Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) / 0.1 km away / 24 January 2022Granted
- 2560593For (a) The change of use of existing first floor rooms from dining rooms and toilets to 3no. en-suite bedrooms and a staff room, staff office and staff toilet (increasing the total number of bedrooms to 16 from 13 as previously permitted permission ref 21-1434) (b) Retention and completion of amendments to previously permitted permission ref 21-1434 consisting of changes to the elevations, alterations to windows and change of external corrugated cladding to render. (c) Retention and completion of amendments to previously permitted permission ref 21-1434 consisting of changes to toilet and kitchen layouts on ground floor to provide an atrium space, elimination of the second staircase, increase in height of lift shaft and an enlarged entrance area to lift/ stairs on ground floor. (d) The addition of a set back door/ entrance to Gahans shopfront, an amendment to previously permitted permission ref 21-1434. (e) The addition of a lean-to shed in the courtyard housing plant and a cold store (f) Amendment to existing rear access from car park to add a gate and new boundary fence / 0.1 km away / 11 December 2025Granted
- 191335For the change of use of existing single storey commercial unit for use as a pre-school and after-school childcare facility, permission for minor internal works (screen walls, accessible toilets etc) and all associated site works / 0.2 km away / 17 April 2020Granted