Kildare warehouse to get solar panels and bike shelter
A 562 square metre single-storey extension to the rear
Planning permission has been granted for a €699,000 extension to an existing industrial warehouse facility operated by GBS Engineering Ltd at Rathangan Road, Derreens, Naas, Co. Kildare.
The development will significantly expand the company’s operational capacity through a series of upgrades and additions to the current warehouse building.
The approved works include a 118 square metre first-floor extension to the front of the facility and a 562 square metre single-storey extension to the rear.
In addition, the project will involve internal modifications to the existing building, an upgraded vehicular entrance, and the installation of a new external fire escape on the southeast elevation.
A bicycle shelter will also be constructed as part of efforts to improve staff facilities and sustainable transport access.
Security and environmental measures form part of the approved plans, including the erection of 2 metre high green mesh fencing with native planting along a boundary.
The scheme also includes the installation of 484 square metres of rooftop solar panels, contributing to improved energy efficiency and reduced operational emissions.
Murphy Design & Build Solutions Ltd acted as project architect, while David Mulcahy Planning Consultants supported the application process.
The development, located on a 0.83 hectare site, is expected to enhance the long-term capacity and sustainability of the GBS Engineering facility in Naas.