Naas expansion plan unveiled
The map of the new Naas Quadrant
Kildare County Council has published plans to develop the north west of Naas over the next 14 years to create 4,000 new homes and 5,000 new jobs.
Officially called the Proposed Variation No.5 to the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029, this proposed variation will incorporate the Framework Masterplan for the Northwest Quadrant of Naas into the statutory planning framework.
Kildare County Council has been working closely with AECOM Ireland Limited to prepare a ‘Masterplan’ to provide a development framework for the Northwest Quadrant, including consideration of infrastructure, phasing and delivery.
The Northwest Quadrant refers to an area of approximately 300 hectares (c.750ac) extending from Naas Harbour to the M7 motorway, with the Grand Canal on its eastern edge and the New Caragh Road bordering the west.
The location has assets that make it ideal for a large urban extension, including the Grand Canal, proximity to Naas Town Centre, the M7 and Sallins and Naas Railway Station.
The Plan provides for 4,000 new homes to accommodate 11,000 people, space for up to 5,000 new jobs, while “enabling infrastructure to unlock the development potential of the site, including streets, bridges, and drainage”.
A strong emphasis is placed on creating a well-served and sustainable community, providing parks and playgrounds, sports grounds and facilities, schools, creches, community and health facilities, along with neighbourhood and local centres to provide focal points and services for residents.
The Proposed Variation, Framework Masterplan and supporting documents are available to view on Kildare County Council’s consultation portal, and written submissions may also be made there until 12pm, Friday 3 July.
The Northwest Quadrant is the largest development site in County Kildare and one of the largest in Ireland.
Its development will provide a significant boost to the critical mass of Naas, while offering future residents a high quality of life and the opportunity for a low-carbon lifestyle.
The Quadrant is one of four key urban extensions on which Kildare County Council is seeking to accelerate housing delivery, the others being Maynooth (West), Confey (Leixlip), and Celbridge (south).
Delivery of the Northwest Quadrant project is expected to substantially commence in 2028.
