It follows pushback from councillors on the Naas MD
Kfm understands that An Taisce has written to An Bord Pleanala to withdraw its appeal against a proposal for a service station development at the former Cemex site on the Dublin Road in Naas.
Applegreen has been granted approval for a €17 million project, which includes a service station and electric vehicle hub covering 10,000 square metres.
News emerged last week that An Taisce had filed an appeal to An Bord Pleanala, understood to centre around the long-term sustainability of transportation, and the appeal was likely based on the view that a service station would encourage car usage, which contradicts many climate action goals.
Several local councillors from the Naas Municipal District expressed their frustration with the appeal, with some calling it "disgusting" and "disgraceful."
Kfm can now reveal that the appeal has been withdrawn, paving the way for the service station to be developed.
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.
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.
No Plans For New Domestic Violence Refuge In North Kildare In 2026
Major Kildare Rail Project Left Hanging As Tánaiste Says He Will “Keep An Eye” On It
Hundreds Tested For Alcohol And Drugs In Kildare As Report Highlights Ongoing Role In Fatal Crashes
As Storm Bram Approaches, Kildare Council Warns Of Hazardous Conditions And Risk Of Fallen Trees
Water Outage Planned For Parts Of Kill From 9pm Tomorrow Night
Kilcullen Driver Caught Speeding 159km/h In 80km/h Zone
Maynooth's Paul Mescal Nominated For Golden Globe
End of An Era: Perry’s Supermarket In Athy To Shut Its Doors At The End Of This Month
