Big changes could be on the way to Costa Coffee outlet in Kildare
The business has more than 2,700 coffee shops in both Ireland and the UK
A number of changes have been proposed for one Costa Coffee outlet situated in County Kildare.
MBCC Foods Ireland Limited, which trades as Costa Coffee in Ireland, plans to make the changes to its premises located in Globe Retail Park in Naas.
The desciption contained within the application notes that the business is seeking planning permission from Kildare County Council (KCC) for the provision of a drive-thru lane for its existing Costa Coffee unit, which would include a canopy and service hatch on the southern side of the unit, a 3.5 metre wide drive-thru lane, and associated soft and hard landscaping.
Costa Coffee also intends to make internal alterations to the layout of the existing Costa Coffee unit.
The business is seeking additional permission from KCC for the provision of associated drive-thru signage, which would consist of directional signs, order station, and two menu boards / advertisement signs.
OTHER ALTERATIONS
Furthermore, Costa Coffee is seeking permission from KCC to make the following additional changes to the premises:
- Alterations to all elevations of the existing Costa Coffee unit, including replacement tenant signage on all elevations
- A minor increase of the unit floor area of nine square metres
- A minor extension to the bin storage area
- The provision of new directional road markings
- Associated alterations to the existing car parking, which would result in a reduction of 20 car parking spaces
Lastly, Costa Coffee is seeking permission from KCC for ‘all associated development’.
The date received on the application is listed as June 19 last, while the due date and submission by dates are listed as July 23, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.
According to Costa Coffee’s official website, the business was established back in 1971.
It asserts that Costa Coffee is present in 50 countries around the world, with more than 2,700 coffee shops in Ireland and the UK, and more than 1,300 outlets globally.
Costa Coffee has been a part of The Coca-Cola Company since January of 2019, when the beverages giant purchased the chain for US $4.9 billion.