Table 2: Persons/Organisations who made Submissions 1 NTA 2 Department of Education 3 TII 4 Dept of Culture, Heritage & the Gaeltacht 5 Irish Water 6 Inland Fisheries Ireland 7 EPA 8 Cllr. Seamie 9 County Kildare Chamber 10 RGDATA 11 Abbey Bridge & Canal Road Residents Group 12 Naas Access & Disability Group 13 Naas GAA 14 Naas Neighbourhood Greenway 15 Naas Regeneration Group 16 Naas Rugby Football Club 17 Naas Sports & Tourism Forum 18 Urbact 19 Woodlands Residents Assoc 20 Anne & Larry Breen 21 Egan 22 Applegreen Service Areas Ltd 23 Ballymore, Tetrarch Capital & Midwest Holding 24 Barry, Catherine, Eoghan & Padraig Redmond. 25 BKM Tapes ltd 26 O' Riordan 27 Burke Family 28 Cairn Homes Properties Ltd 29 Castlekeel Ltd 30 Chris Mc Loughlin 31 Chris O'Neill. 32 Christopher McDonald 33 Clonmel Enterprises 34 Colivet Family 35 Con Horan 36 Conor Furey 37 Craddockstown Golf Club 38 Crylock Developments Ltd 39 Lindopp 40 David O'Rourke 41 Dermot O'Rourke 42 Dorothy Kinirons 43 Eamonn Gilgunn 44 Eileen Kiely 45 Fergus Phelan 46 Fiona Gilgunn 47 Fiona Lennon 48 Ger Dunne 49 Glengolden Builders Ltd. 50 Headfort Properties Ltd. 51 Jim O'Sullivan 52 Jimmy Kelly 53 Joe, David & Robert Osborne 54 John Kinchella 55 John O'Reilly 56 Joy Donohoe 57 Kevin Maher 58 Liam, Seamus & Paul O'Brien 59 Mark Rogers 60 Michael Dunphy 61 Millennium Properties Ltd Capital Ltd 62 Naas Racecourse PLC 63 Neil Austin. 64 Niall Collins 65 Niall Sargent 66 Norman Farragher 67 Origin Enterprises 68 Paul Reid 69 Pierce Moloney 70 Queally Group 71 Quinby Holdings Ltd. 72 Quinby Holdings Ltd. 73 Richard Godsil & Ward Frisby 74 Robin Skelton
75 Sandra Nelson 76 Siobhan O'Carroll 77 Springwood Ltd. 78 Susanne Quinn 79 Swans on the Green 80 Thomas Maguire 81 Westar Homes Ltd. 82 Aldi Stores (Ireland) Ltd. 83 Antoinette & Eugene Forde 84 C & L Higgins 85 Elsie Lloyd 86 Frank O'Leary 87 Helen O'Leary 88 Helena Cahill 89 Juanita 90 Liz & Butler 91 & Bobby Lloyd 92 Maura Fidgeon 93 Thomas J Higgins. 94 Anthony Boland 95 Aoife Ni Ruairc 96 Ciara Shortall. 97 Colm Gordon. 98 Dónall Ó'Riagáin 99 Eoin O'Mordha 100 Jackie Blake. 101 Joseph Bergin 102 Liam Grogan 103 Mac Dara O'Maithiu 104 Maebh Ni Chleirigh 105 Mairead Finn 106 Mick Moriarty 107 Niamh Whittaker 108 Padraic Grogan 109 Paul Whittaker 110 Roberta Keaney 111 Ruth Leathlobhair 112 Sarah Stewart 113 Siobhan 114 Siobhan Grogan 115 Sorcha Mulryan 116 Susan Herbert 117 Tom Davis. 118 Willette Conroy 119 Ailis Robinson 120 Alan Duncan 121 B. Egan 122 Barry Brophy 123 Ward 124 Bernadette O'Connor 125 Cairan Gormley 126 Cathal McLysaght 127 Catherine McGrath 128 Ciaran & Ruth O'Loughlin 129 Ciaran O'Loughlin 130 D. Mellon 131 Darina Dunphy 132 David O'Halloran 133 Derek O'Connor 134 Dorota Gebura 135 Eileen Nelson 136 Emily Ward 137 Finbar Ward 138 Frank Lawler 139 Gail Coughlan 140 Gary Stafford 141 Geraldine Ward 142 Jacqueline Howley 143 James Foley 144 John & Fiona Lennon 145 John Aherne 146 John Coyne 147 Julie Ann & Andy Black 148 Laurence Hogan 149 Letitia Foley 150 Liz Matthews 151 Margaret Duncan 152 Marianne Lawler 153 Martin & Geraldine Hogan 154 Mary Brophy 155 Mary O'Halloran 156 Michael & Wogerbauer 157 Michael O' Halloran 158 Michelle McElroy 159 Michelle Williams 160 Neil Austin
161 Nicola Harney 162 Ollie Collins 163 Pat & McCabe 164 Paul 165 Dunphy (Moran) 166 Ray O'Halloran 167 Richard Lyons 168 Roger & Petra Lahtinen 169 Roger Parrow 170 Ruth O'Loughlin. 171 Ruth Teskey 172 Sandra McIntyre 173 Sean Brophy 174 Sian Williams 175 Siobhan Melia & Martin Cooney 176 Stephen Ryan. 177 Tricia Kelly 178 William Quilter 179 Aled Williams 180 Aleksandra Kazmierczak 181 Angela Haslam 182 Ann Crowley 183 Ann Marie Thompson 184 Ben Doyle 185 Bernie O'Connor 186 Brian Dempsey. 187 Brian Kavanagh 188 Brian King. 189 Catherine Domican 190 Celine Maguire 191 Clare Linehan 192 David Burke 193 Dee 194 Deirdre Hogan 195 Delphine Lelievre 196 Doreen Ryan 197 Fiona Gilgunn 198 Geraldine Fitzpatrick 199 Helen Cully 200 Joseph Bergin 201 Joy Donohoe 202 Karen Cahill 203 Karen McTague 204 Keith Cully 205 Kieran Rogers 206 Leona Martin 207 Mags Conroy 208 Marie Daly 209 Martin Murray 210 Niall O'Reilly 211 Orla Allen 212 Owen Mc Clave 213 Paul Domican 214 Robert 215 Ross Allen 216 Ruth Brennan 217 Sheelagh Pentony 218 William Gilligan 219 Adrian Geissel 220 Brendan Moran 221 Catherine Corrigan 222 Claire Prasad 223 Claudia Stone 224 Colette Cooney 225 Deirdre Curtin 226 Don Higgins 227 Fiona Duigan 228 Gail Collins 229 Jim & Shirley King 230 John Collins 231 John Ward 232 Justin Mac Antsaoi 233 Kathleen Ward 234 Kay Cregan 235 Kieron Curtin 236 Mae Leonard 237 Grogan 238 Marian Ward 239 Patrick J. Grogan 240 Paul Murphy 241 Paula Ward 242 Rhonda Willoughby 243 Roisin & Alan Stewart 244 Steven Fadian 245 Ted Murphy 246 T R Smith
- Naas- Killcullen Cycle Scheme In addition it is proposed to progress the following 2 no. Part 8 schemes which would further improve the cycling and pedestrian facilities within the town and to the surrounding area in the short to medium term: - Naas to Kill Cycle Scheme - Naas to Sallins Greenway Executive’s Recommendation The aforementioned Part 8 proposals will be integrated into the movement and transportation strategy of the Draft Naas LAP. Furthermore, the Draft LAP will encourage walking and cycling by outlining policies and objectives to improve the walking and cycling environment and support behaviour change initiatives. The Draft LAP will seek to ensure that improvements to the local road/street network are focused on improving facilities for cyclists and pedestrians to ensure that walking and cycling is a safer and more convenient option. Town Centre Streets A number of submissions requested the restriction of heavy goods vehicles from the town centre. The town should be easier to move around and accessible to all not just cars. Naas’ status as the County Town should be used as leverage for a pilot scheme to make the town centre more attractive which would increase economic vitality through improvement of public realm, pedestrianisation, cycling provision, seating, planting, signage de-cluttering, undergrounding of overhead cables etc. Two submissions set out recommendations for a series of public realm improvement schemes, road improvements and linkages, car parking provision, pedestrianisation of key town centre areas and the location of bus stops in Naas. The following suggestions regarding the re-organisation of town centre streets include: One way traffic system at Murtagh’s Corner to Wolfe Town Street along Main St.; Build a safer wider footpath on the Sallins Rd as there are 3 schools located here; One way traffic system from Blessington to Murtagh’s Corner along Corban’s Lane; Pedestrian or implement a one way system on Main St.; Widen Blessington Road from its junction with the Dublin Rd to the proposed Corban’s Lane Rd junction with Blessington Rd.; Close off the road between Blessington Rd and Corban’s Lane and remove the old railway bridge to provide new Town centre Park; Partially off Friary Rd along the front of Lawlor’s Hotel; Enhance public realm through hard and soft landscaping with tree and all cables to be routed underground Free Wi-Fi to be provided in the town and CBD area; Construction of a new road through Naas – single carriageway 5m wide with parallel car parking on each side;
enterprise. Connect Naas – Complete our road projects and ensure that initiatives such as linking commuters from Sallins Train Station to Millennium Park and to Naas become a reality. Sustainable, educated, skilled, confident, and entrepreneurial community For our economy to thrive, there must be investment in our workforce. The quality of education and research institutions in our region with their capability and track record of adapting to the current and emerging needs of industry is excellent. Our relationship with Maynooth University must develop further and engagement with business and education providers must also improve. The future educational needs are likely to be significantly different going forward given the pace of changes within technology. This Local Area Plan must deliver on the urgent need to zone land for education use. A dedicated apprentice and traineeship centre will assist business needs in Naas. A third level campus linked to Maynooth University will enable our population to study in the town. Connected regional, national and international infrastructure enabling growth - Naas is well connected by road and rail. The M7 Naas to Newbridge Bypass Upgrade, M7 Osberstown Interchange and R407 Sallins Bypass will be completed by 2021. Our close proximity to Dublin Airport and Port is a competitive advantage when promoting the town. The wastewater treatment in Osberstown has recently been enhanced. Building on the strengths of our existing infrastructure, and aligned with proposals for an increased population and employment density in Naas. The Chamber endorses an integrated town public transport corridor that will link Sallins Train Station, Millennium Park with Naas Town Centre. The Chamber encourages smarter travel and will work with all key stakeholders to ensure that people both living in the town and working in the town enjoy a smarter way to commute. Naas to be promoted as the most connected town in Ireland. Forward thinking and forward planning will ensure Naas continues to thrive. It must ensure that it seeks to improve the safety, capacity and efficiency of an integrated transportation infrastructure in the town. The plan must address the need to pedestrianise the Main Street of Naas. The town’s services are partially underground and this needs to continue to ensure the town does not lose its appeal. A town excelling in its quality of life and place - The upgrading of Poplar Square and further upgrades in the main thoroughfare in the town are welcomed and encouraged. The plan should introduce policies that protect the rural landscape and the town landscape whilst helping preserve open space, protecting air and water quality, providing for recreation and creating tourist attractions that bring investments into the local economy.
19 Woodlands Residents Association Movement & Transport - Naas Inner Relief Rd – Section Dublin Rd to Blessington Rd. The Residents Association consider that the current proposed route for the Inner Relief Rd is redundant and needs to be rethought to facilitate the growing needs of Naas the proposed positioning raises concerns for owners and residents: Noise Pollution – the construction of the road will inconvenience residents and create noise and air pollution. When complete and in use this will also cause additional issues Air Pollution – the increase in traffic will create an increase in pollution from vehicle exhaust Structural – impact on houses and property in the area during construction and when in use Security – several of the houses will be exposed to the rear and cause potential security issues Privacy – the road will decrease the privacy afforded to the properties in the area Street Lighting – issues of sky glow, glare and light trespass Leisure Access – area is used for exercise, walking and the walking of dogs. If the road is in this location this facility will be removed Traffic – the road will cause an increase in traffic in the area and create an impact at the junction with Tipper Rd The residents association recognise the need for an Inner relief road to help with the movement and transport issues. Suggest that the positioning of the Road needs to be further out on the North Eastern Boundary of the racecourse – this would better serve the longer term needs of the town and ensure and retain the well-being and quality of life of the residents of Woodlands.
safe disabled spot is located outside Meadows and Byrne; however people keep parking in the yellow box and the path there is deep the ramp is still out on the roadway. It is not enough to provide disabled parking spots in the town; they need to be safe and accessible. 76 Siobhán O’ Carroll There is a serious lack of mid-high level employment opportunities in Naas. There is a need to attract more companies such as Kerry Group in the IT, Pharmaceuticals, and Financial HQ’s etc sectors. There are too many people commuting to Dublin and once the younger generation is seeking employment they too will have to move to Dublin. Naas Town Centre and retail in general needs to be re-developed or more orbital shopping parks developed urgently as there is nowhere to shop in the town centre. 77 Springwood Ltd It is requested that land located at The Orchard, Oldtown Demesne - Plot A 0.89ha zoned F1: Open Space and Amenity in the Naas Town Development Plan is rezoned to C: New Residential in the new Naas LAP and Plot B Plot B 0.43ha zoned C: New Residential is rezoned to F: Open Space and Amenity in the new Naas LAP. In addition the removal of the objective relating to and Prospects of the Canal corridor identified on Map Ref 11.4 in the Naas Town Development Plan is sought. The following reasons are set out to justify the proposed rezoning of the subject site: Proximity of the site to Naas (less than 800m) Proximity to site to Sallins Station (1800m) Site F1 directly adjoins The Orchard Housing Estate to the and the Plot B forms part of the Orchard Housing Scheme. Site located on bus route to Sallins Train Station. The small scale and infill nature of the proposal. All infrastructural, community, social services are in place. Site entrance to the Sallins Road is existing It will provide amenities for the GAA, school and the residents of The Orchard Housing Scheme. 78 Susanne Variety of Issues – Town centre Retail, Car Parking, Environment, Amenity Space, Education , Housing Residential, Movement & Transport
161 166 168 - 178 179 182 184 194 196- 198 Liz Matthews Margaret Duncan Marianne Lawler Martin & Geraldine Hogan Mary Brophy Mary O’Halloran Michael & Ciara Wogerbauer Michael O’Halloran Michelle McElroy Michelle Williams Nicola Harney Pat & Carol McCabe Paul Dunne Paula Dunphy (Moran) Ray O’Halloran Roger & Petra Lahtinen Roger Parrow Ruth O’Loughlin Residential Development on Caragh Rd The housing planned for Finlay Park and the surrounding area is going to add serious pressure to an already congested traffic system on Caragh Rd. Adding another set of social housing in the Caragh Rd area goes against the idea of diversifying social housing throughout the town The site outside Caragh Court could offer the opportunity to include our older members of the community in a retirement or nursing home. The site could alternatively be developed for open space / recreation.
Ruth Teskey Sandra McIntyre Sean Brophy Sian Williams Siobhan Melia & Martin Cooney Stephen Ryan Tricia Kelly William Quilter Aled Williams Ann Crowley Ben Doyle Deidre Hogan Doreen Ryan Fiona Gilgunn Geraldine Fitzpatrick 160 Neil Austin Town centre and retail - Concerned about the town’s prosperity. Local businesses in the town have suffered as the nightlife and night-time economy have grown. Out of town shopping centres have impacted on the town centre. Movement & Transport - Concerns the transport infrastructure. Motorway widening will need to additional pressures and pinch points in the Caragh Rd area. Housing & Residential - Caragh Road proposed housing development will have an impact with an over concentration of social housing in one area. Heritage and Canal -Naas had a great asset in its canal. The towpaths are well used but the canal locks, the towpath and the canal itself are not maintained at all and are making this route un-navigable. 162 Ollie Collins Vision – Naas to be a busy centre, safe to live and work in for all Town Centre – Redevelop Main St back to being a busy shopping area and remove the cranes
Movement & Transport – Too much traffic entering the Town Centre Infrastructure – Build larger schemes with easy access Housing – Build housing for older people and improve services KDA – Demolish the derelict factories on Maudlin Rd and redevelop Other issues – Stop camp sites on sites and roads around the town Social Housing – there is enough social housing on the Caragh Rd at present. Any further development in this area should be for elderly people 167 Richard Lyons Residential Development on Caragh Rd The housing planned for Finley Park and the surrounding area is to add serious pressure to an already congested traffic system on Caragh Rd. The Town centre needs to be finished off or something built in its place. Town needs a new cinema and shops aimed at youth and young people which will bring them back into the town. The Canal should be developed as an amenity, including re-opening for boats. Develop the canal towpath into a greenway route for walkers and cyclists. Housing – develop mixed areas rather than clustering social housing in one area. 180 183 185- 189 190- 193 195 199 200- 218 Aleksandra Kazmierczak Ann Marie Thompson Bernie O’Connor Brian Dempsey Brian Kavanagh Brian king Catherine Domican Celine Maguire Clare Linehan David Burke Triangular site location at the entrance to Caragh Court should be developed as a community park