Planning near you · Kildare · Ref 2660818

The proposed development comprises the extension and refurbishment of the existing…

Maynooth Student Hub , Student Centre Maynooth University , Maynooth Co. Kildare

Further Information

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Proposed use: See council description

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The story so far

Application timeline

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17 Jul 2026Application received
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8 Sep 2026Further information requested
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What changed

First retained observation; this does not establish that the application is new.

Observed: 21 September 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.

Why it matters locally

The proposal concerns Maynooth Student Hub , Student Centre Maynooth University , Maynooth Co. Kildare. Proposal excerpt: “The proposed development comprises the extension and refurbishment of the existing Maynooth Student Hub and provides for: • Partial demolition of the northern portion of the Maynooth Student Hub (approximately 722sqm) to…” Demolition is included in the proposal description.

Location & nearby applications

Maynooth Student Hub , Student Centre Maynooth University , Maynooth Co. Kildare

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Nearby applications

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the widening of the existing vehicular entrance from 350m.m to 4700m.m including all associated site worksAbout 700 m · 14 The Steeple , Maynooth , Moyglare AbbeyRef 2689 · Permission granted with conditions
to erect a single storey extension at side and to retain the closing of the original recessed front entrance to form a porchAbout 700 m · 494B Moyglare Road , Maynooth , Co. KildareRef 26103 · New Application
six independently accessed student accommodation units at first and second floors (including two 3 bed and four 2 bed units)…About 800 m · The Roost Public House Licensed Premises , Main Street / Leinster Street , MaynoothRef 2660055 · Permission granted with conditions
The development will consist of the installation of 2no. digital screens at ground floor level along the northwest elevation.…About 800 m · Bank of Ireland , Main Street , Maynooth Co. KildareRef 2660837 · Refused
(1) The demolition of the existing rear extension and storage room; (2) Construction of a new part one and a half storey and…About 900 m · 18 Leinster Cottages , Maynooth , Co. KildareRef 2660339 · New Application

Documents & sources

Kildare County Council · Reference 2660818

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Source records and verification details

Change record: NPAD · source SHA-256: b231d87eb6b4327d3ab83d243242fa83c8d515c1218831c6a348abdb66a156b8

Proposal: NPAD · source SHA-256: b231d87eb6b4327d3ab83d243242fa83c8d515c1218831c6a348abdb66a156b8

Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-21T10:02:06.203754+00:00. Source dataset date: 2026-09-15.

Full description from the council file

The proposed development comprises the extension and refurbishment of the existing Maynooth Student Hub and provides for: • Partial demolition of the northern portion of the Maynooth Student Hub (approximately 722sqm) to facilitate the construction of a new part-2 storey, part-3 storey extension (approximately 1789sqm GFA) comprising entrance and reception area, office and meeting spaces, together with a roof terrace. • Demolition of an existing storage shed (84sqm) and provision of a new 2-storey equivalent extension to the west (approximately 648sqm GFA), comprising of a new auditorium and ancillary spaces at ground floor level with associated auditorium void and plant areas at first floor level. • Extensive refurbishment of existing building, including reconfiguration and reorganisation of internal spaces; deep energy retrofit; replacement of mechanical and electrical (M&E) services; and recladding of existing external elevations. • Upgrade to the public realm, comprising hard and soft landscape works surrounding the Student Hub and the incorporation of 32 short term bicycle parking spaces. • All other associated works, including boundary treatments, waste management area, thermal upgrade of the existing building including solar PV panels at roof level (65 sqm), lighting and signage, necessary to facilitate the proposed extension and refurbishment. The proposed development will result in an overall increase in gross floor area of the Student Hub from approximately 1,760sqm to 3,475sqm.

Application details

Reference: 2660818
Site address: Maynooth Student Hub , Student Centre Maynooth University , Maynooth Co. Kildare
Homes in source field: 0 (proposal, not completions)
Reported floor area (m²): 0
Application type: PERMISSION
Latest reported outcome: Further Information
Date received: July 17, 2026
Authority: Kildare County Council

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