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McMahons Gastrobar , Main Street , Maynooth

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2660601

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

will consist of merging and extending part of the existing McMahon Public Bar into part of existing adjoining Elite Bakery (former) building to provide an extended lounge and beer garden area, together with ancillary back of house accommodation comprising of a new stairs linking to the existing basement, additional storage, toilets and a goods in / emergency exit), together with

  1. i)
    associated change of use to part of the Elite Bakery (former) building
  2. ii)
    alterations to the rear elevation of both properties (McMahons Bar & The Elite Bakery (former)), to provide a new frontage / façade to face Doctors Lane
  3. iii)
    all associate internal and external alterations and site development works.
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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    5 Jun 2026

  2. Decision due

    30 Jul 2026

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    30 Jul 2026

  4. Grant issued

    4 Sept 2026

Application Details

Location
McMahons Gastrobar , Main Street , Maynooth
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
0.079 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
5 June 2026
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
30 July 2026
Grant Date
4 September 2026
Permission Expires
3 September 2031

Location

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