Conditional Approval Granted For Former Cemex Site In Naas, Including Drive-Thru And Service Station

Wednesday, 12 March 2025 16:53

By Martin Osborne

Additional infrastructure includes parking for 169 vehicles, cycle lanes, pedestrian pathways, and outdoor recreational spaces.

A large-scale redevelopment has been granted conditional approval at the former Cemex site at Maudlins Roundabout, Naas.

The application includes the demolition of all existing buildings and the construction of a new electric vehicle (EV) charging hub, a distribution centre, a service station, and a drive-thru café.

Key features of the project include a 36-bay EV charging hub, eight EV bus/HGV charging spaces, a 9,383 sq.m single-storey distribution centre with 13 loading bays, a service station with retail and food offerings, and a drive-thru café.

Additional infrastructure includes parking for 169 vehicles, cycle lanes, pedestrian pathways, and outdoor recreational spaces.

The proposal also involves modifications to local roads, including a new slip lane and entrance improvements, as part of an access strategy agreed with Kildare County Council.

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