Proposed development at Naas Town Hall, North Main Street, Naas

Public-safe works description

Proposed development at Naas Town Hall, North Main Street, Naas, Co. Kildare (a Protected Structure). The proposed development will comprise of: a. Demolition of outbuildings and offices in rear yard area. b. Change of use of building from Town Hall to Library. c. Construction of two rear extensions (single- and 2-storey) to provide extended library on ground floor, study facilities, meeting room, additional fire escape stairs and plant room. d. Changed levels and landscaping of rear yard area to provide space for market, educational area and car-parking spaces. A new pedestrian access gate will be formed on the rear wall opening onto Abbey Street. New openings with wrought-iron grilles will also be formed on the side yard walls, opening on to Town Hall Lane and Moat Lane. The existing arch at Moat Lane will be opened out to form a glazed side entrance to the Library. e. Internal alterations to existing building. f. Alterations to access steps at front entrance and revised landscaping. g. New signage