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The Roost Public House Licensed Premises , Main Street / Leinster Street , Maynooth

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2660055

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

six independently accessed student accommodation units at first and second floors (including two 3 bed and four 2 bed units) together with associated terrace / private amenity space. The subject area includes; a) A 421sqm modified version of the of student accommodation previously permitted under planning permission ref: 16/1043, at the existing first and second floor levels and; b) for 85sqm of floor area permitted under reg ref: 01/565 but not demolished as per ref 161/043 and; c) 100.4sqm of area not included in previous applications and; d) elevational changes associated with the above

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    21 Jan 2026

  2. Further information requested

    13 Mar 2026

  3. Further information received

    24 Jun 2026

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    17 Jul 2026

  5. Decision due

    21 Jul 2026

  6. Grant issued

    24 Aug 2026

Application Details

Location
The Roost Public House Licensed Premises , Main Street / Leinster Street , Maynooth
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
0.118 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
21 January 2026
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
17 July 2026
Grant Date
24 August 2026
Permission Expires
23 August 2031

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12m
2660042N/A16 Jan 2026

six independently accessed student accommodation units at first and second floors (including two 3 bed and four 2 bed units) together with associated terrace / private amenity space. The subject area includes; a) A 421sqm modified version of the of student accommodation previously permitted under planning permission ref: 161/043, at the existing first and second floor levels and; b) for 85sqm of floor area permitted under reg ref: 01/565 but not demolished as per ref 161/043 and; c) 100.4sqm of area not included in previous applications and; d) elevational changes associated with the above.

The Roost Public House Licensed Premises , Main Street / Leinster Street , Maynooth

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221187CONDITIONAL30 Sept 2022

(i) Demolition of an existing two-storey rear extension of Cottage A, and existing one and a half storey rear extension at Cottage B. (ii) Refurbishment of original Cottage A and change of use from a shop unit on the ground floor and one bed apartment on the first floor into 1no. 1-bed house. Also , refurbishment of original Cottage B to 1no. bed house. Both houses will be used to accommodate visiting lecturers to Maynooth University and will be used to accommodate tourists during the summer months. (iii) Extension of Cottage A and B to the rear with part one-storey extension, part two-storey extension. (iv) All associated site works and landscaping (total site area 0.027 ha)

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22953CONDITIONAL3 Aug 2022

development at this site Buckley House, Parson Street, and lands to the rear of Buckley House, (total site area 0.303 ha) with frontage onto Leinster Street, Maynooth. The application is generally as per the expired previously granted application 16/328 with minor amendments to building height and internal layout. The development will consist of: (i) The demolition of the remains of 5 No. derelict outbuildings and sheds. (ii) The construction of a mixed-use development (total floor area 3906.5sqm) comprising a student accommodation facility (including use as tourist or visitor accommodation outside the academic term) and 2 No. restaurant/café units. The development will include 140 bicycle spaces, enclosed refuse stores and plantroom in a 3 storey courtyard building with glazed setback at 3rd floor penthouse level, a glazed single storey link extension to Buckley House and associated landscaping, ancillary site development works including flood relief works. (iii) Restaurant/café units comprise 1 No. café unit (total area 160sqm) with outdoor dining terrace fronting onto Leinster Street and 1 No. restaurant unit (total area 328sqm) to include the restoration and change of use from residential to restaurant use of Buckley House (168sqm), a new single storey glazed link extension (160sqm), outdoor dining terrace and landscaped public open space (407sqm) with access from Parson Street. Buckley House and its curtilage is a Protected Structure and restoration works will include new floors, doors, windows and roof where necessary and associated landscaping and site works. (iv) Student accommodation facility (including use as tourist or visitor accommodation outside the academic term) comprising 116 No. bedroom units over ground, first, second and third floors to include 109 No. single study bedrooms with ensuite and 7 No. wheelchair accessible single study bedrooms with ensuite (12.7 - 21sqm), associated communal kitchen and common rooms with private access at ground floor level to single storey atrium (137.5sqm) and external courtyard (290sqm), accessed from main entrance on Leinster Street and side entrance from lane to rear of Buckley House, Parson Street,

Buckley House , Parson Street , Maynooth

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19542CONDITIONAL16 May 2019

the demolition of existing nightclub building 1605 sqm to rear of the Protected Structure (RPS Ref: B05-47 and NIAH Ref: 11803042); change of use of ground floor and basement of Protected Structure 271 sqm to restaurant use with associated internal alterations; change of use of first floor of Protected Structure 240 sqm to student recreational and common room use with associated internal alterations; new glazed opening to Protected Structure at ground floor level on south west façade; construction of four storey 91 No. room student accommodation units 2649 sqm (100 No. bed spaces) and associated uses comprising common rooms, storage areas, study rooms, service areas, accessible WC's, reception room, lobby and circulation areas with vehicular access off Main Street and pedestrian access from existing laneway; enclosed refuse storage and plant areas; basement plant room; accessible screened roof garden at third floor level 110 sqm; bicycle shelter with 64 No. spaces; 10 No. surface bicycle spaces; 1 No. disabled parking space and 3 No. drop-off spaces; new landscaped courtyards and all associated site works

The Duke & Coachman , Main Street , Maynooth

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The Duke Student Accommodation , Main Street , Maynooth.

55m
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The Duke Student Accommodation , Main Street , Maynooth

58m
211837CONDITIONAL23 Dec 2021

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The Duke & Coachman , Main Street , Maynooth

59m
211686REFUSED30 Nov 2021

(EOD on previous PI: 16/328) Development at Buckley House, Parson Street, Maynooth, and lands to the rear of Buckley House (total site area 0.303ha) with frontage onto Leinster Street, Maynooth. The development will consist of: (1) The demolition of the remains of five number derelict outbuildings and sheds. (2) The construction of a mixed use development (total floor area 4438sqm) comprising a student accommodation facility and 2 No. restaurant/café units. The development will include 7 No. off-street covered car parking spaces at ground level (with vehicular access from Leinster Street only), 150 bicycle spaces, enclosed refuse stores and plantroom in a 3 storey courtyard building with glazed setback at 3rd floor penthouse level, a glazed single storey link extension to Buckley House and associated landscaping, ancillary site development works including flood relief works. (3) Restaurant/café units comprise 1 No. café unit (104sqm) with outdoor dining terrace fronting onto Leinster Street and 1 No. restaurant unit (total floor area 328sqm) to include the restoration and change of use from residential to restaurant use of Buckley House (168sqm); a new single storey glazed link extension (160sqm), outdoor dining terrace and landscaped public open space (407sqm) with access from Parson Street. Buckley House and its curtilage is a Protected Structure and restoration works will include new floors, doors, windows and roof where necessary and associated landscaping and site works. (4) Student accommodation facility comprising 117 No. bedroom units over ground, first, second and third floors to include 70 No. single study bedrooms with ensuite (15sqm), 45 No. single study bedrooms with ensuite and kitchenette (15sqm), 1 No. single disabled accessible study bedroom with ensuite and kitchenette (20sqm), 1 No. 1 bedroom warden apartment at ground floor (43sqm), associated communal kitchens, tv and common rooms with private access at ground floor level to 2 storey atrium (166sqm), gym (31sqm) and external courtyard (total area 280sqm), accessed from main entrance on Leinster Street and side entrance from lane to rear of Buckley House, As revised by significant further information consisting of: (1) revised plans and elevations with the following amendments: (a) A portion of the existing curved garden wall is to be retained and incorporated into a new curved structural glass screen and entry roof light to the Buckley House restaurant extension: etc.

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2360127CONDITIONAL18 Aug 2023

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The Duke & Coachman , Main Street , Maynooth Co. Kildare

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