'Change of use' granted for well-known building in this Kildare town
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24-25 South Main Street Naas was previously occupied by Murray and Spelman
Planning permission has been granted for a €669k 'change of use' to office/apartments development in Naas, Co Kildare.
According to Construction Information Services (CIS), planning permission was granted on June 2 2026 with respect to a site address at 24-25 South Main Street, Naas, Co Kildare.
CIS notes that the applicant submitted the application to Kildare County Council on October 21 2026 for a “Change of Use to Mixed Use Building” in Naas, Co Kildare.
According to the application, the scheme comprises the proposed change of use “from a permitted financial institution use at ground floor level to a proposed mixed-use building”, accommodating of one office unit (measuring c. 235 sq.m) at ground floor level and four apartments.
The apartments are to consist of three two-bed apartments and one one-bed apartment located at first and second floors.
The proposed development also includes for all associated site development works, communal open space, bin & bike storage “etc” on an overall site area of c. 0.04 hectares
The architect for the development is Davey & Smith Architects
The building is the former Murray Spelman offices at 24-25 South Main Street, Naas, Co Kildare. Murray and Spelman was established in 1956 and later moved from Naas town centre to the Waterways complex in Sallins. The company was sold in 2019.