Planning application · Kildare County Council

New commercial vehicle testing centre with associated signage at Finlays Garage, Moore Abbey Demense

Finlays Garage, Moore Abbey Demense, Monasterevan

2560049 · KildareOn Site

0.465 ha · On Site

Planning application 2560049 to Kildare County Council: New commercial vehicle testing centre with associated signage, new site boundary wall, new entrance, at Finlays Garage, Moore Abbey Demense, Monasterevan. Granted by the council on 3 September 2025. Work commenced on 9 February 2026.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged
  2. Further information requested
  3. Further information received
  4. Council granted
  5. Work commenced

Key facts

Reference
2560049
Planning authority
Kildare County Council
Received
24 Jan 2025
Decided
3 Sept 2025
Status
On Site
Use
Mixed_use
Floor area
589 m²
Site area
0.465 ha
Further information requested
19 Mar 2025
Further information received
8 Jul 2025
Commenced
9 Feb 2026

Proposed development

for new commercial vehicle testing centre with associated signage, new site boundary wall, new entrance, and all associated site works. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of: The proposal includes additional change of use of existing buildings to (1) workshop ancillary to test center (2) cafe and (3) 3 no. shop units

Planning status

A commencement notice has been lodged: works are under way or about to start.

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