Lidl, Athgarvan Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare

construction of a new Discount Foodstore Supermarket with ancillary off-licence sales on an extended site. The proposed development comprises: 1) The demolition of existing single storey Discount Foodstore (with ancillary off-licence use) measuring 1,746 m² gross floor space with a net retail sales area of 1,286 m²; 2) The construction of a part single part two storey Discount Foodstore Supermarket with ancillary off-licence use (with mono-pitch roof and internal mezzanine plant deck) measuring 2,556 m² gross floor space with a net retail sales area of 1,742 m²; 3) Redevelopment / reconfiguration and extension of existing site layout, adjusted vehicular and pedestrian access points, car parking, hard and soft landscaping and public realm; and, 4) Provision and renewal of boundary treatments, free standing and building mounted signage, trolley bay enclosure, refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment, electricity sub-station and switch room, public lighting, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, roof mounted solar panels, cycle parking, modification of existing drainage, utility and services infrastructure and connections, waste storage facilities, and all other associated and ancillary development and works above and below ground level. Revised by Significant Further Information that consist of updated store specifications including revised areas (2,542 m² gross floor space with a net retail sales area of 1,728 m²); omission of the previously proposed flagpole at the street junction and its replacement with low-level signage; adjustment to pedestrian and cycle movement and circulation within the site; and, expansion of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) features, together with associated revisions to the landscaping and drainage design.

Location

Newbridge, Co. Kildare Map

Council

Kildare County Council

Planning reference

2660301

Application type

Permission

Applicant

Lidl Ireland GmbH

Agent

Fintan Morrin