Internal works proposed for well-known Kildare church

A set of internal works has been proposed for a well-known County Kildare church.

According to a planning permission application currently with Kildare County Council (KCC), the works will be carried out to the Presbyterian Church located on the North Main Street of Naas.

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Specifically, the application shows that Minister Mark Proctor is seeking permission for works relating to:

• The reordering of internal furniture layout involving removal of existing timber pews and replacement with loose chairs
• The removal of existing raised pulpit area and enclosure
• The replacement of the missing timber floorboarding following its removal
• The salvaging of surrounding panels to form bench storage area and wall paneling
• The construction of a fixed screened area for audio equipment area to the rear

It also notes that the church is a protected structure (NS19-006).

The date received is listed as March 9 last, while the submission-by and due dates are listed as April 12, 2026 and May 3, 2026 respectively.

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