Aldi retail store to replace former hotel in Kildare town

Planning permission has been granted for an Aldi retail store to be developed on a site at the former Corscadden's Hotel in Kilcock, Co Kildare.

According to Construction Information Services (CIS), planning permission has been granted for lands at the former hotel, associated outbuildings and lands to the rear at Church Street, Kilcock W23 XW40, Co Kildare.

The €2.4m plans – which CIS reports are set to go to tender in 2026 – include the demolition of existing disused buildings (including one former dwelling and non-original extension to the hotel building) on part of the site.

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The plans also include the extension and conversion of the former Corscaddens Hotel (three storeys), for two retail units at ground floor level accessed from Church Street (c. 145sqm) and two residential apartments (one two-bed, one three-bed) on upper floors.

There will be provision of a single storey Aldi discount food store and off-licence use (c. 1,842 sqm gross floor area, c. 1,315 sqm net floor area).

Also included in the plans are 114 car parking spaces and loading bay, with vehicular and pedestrian access from Church Street.

The architect in charge of the project is Arthur Gibney and Partners.