Barrack Street, Donaguile Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny

Protected Structure: Retention Permission and Permission for development at this site of 0.059 hectares at Nos. 90 & 91 Kilkenny Street, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. No. 91 Kilkenny Street,Castlecomer is a Protected Structure (R.P.S. No. C500/ NIAH Ref 12301031). Retention Permission and Permission is sought for the alterations, change of use & refurbishment of the existing protected structure from part retail & part residential to 1no. retail space and 3no. 1bed apartments and permission for the construction of a detached two-storey 2unit apartment building to the rear. (On completion providing a total of 1no. retail space, 3no. 1bed apartments and 2no. 2bed apartments). The development works will consist of (i) Retention and completion of the existing alteration works to the rear of the property (ii) Refurbishment of the existing ground floor retail space (iii) Part change of use of retail space at ground floor level to 1no. 1bed apartment (iv) Alterations, refurbishment and sub-division of the existing first floor residential accommodation to 2no. 1bedroom apartments (v) Demolition of the existing rear furniture storage and display area (vi) Construction of a new two-storey 2no. 2bedroom apartment building within the footprint of the former covered furniture storage and display area (vii) All associated site development works including bin storage, bicycle storage, public and private open space, drainage and services. The site is within a Conservation Area

to erect a 24m high lattice telecommunications support structure together with antennae, dishes and associated telecommunications equipment, all enclosed by security fencing

for new pitch flood lighting, fencing, ancillary car parking, provision of building to accommodate generator and oil storage tanks and all associated site works at Prince Grounds

for removal of unauthorised perimeter paladine fencing as is subject to Enforcement Notice ENF26021, Construction of new perimeter blockwork piers with new infill metal railings between and, All associated site and ancillary works.

The construction of hurling ball walls, all weather surfacing, associated fencing and ball nets, associated drainage, site lighting and site works adjacent to existing sports playing areas,

for a) The removal of ‘Little Jims’ bar area as operated by the Avalon House Hotel including WC’s, retractable roof and glazing to courtyard; b) Works to No. 18 High St. to provide new opening into proposed extension as scheduled below; c) Alteration and refurbishment works within ‘The Nurses Cottage’; d) A Single storey extension (243m2) within the existing courtyard linking the existing Avalon Hotel with No. 18 High Street, ‘The Nurses Cottage’, and the existing out-office building; e) Change of use of the out-office building (on the grounds of the Avalon House Hotel) for use as wedding ceremony space; f) Along with all associated site and development works. All works to take place at the Avalon House Hotel, The Square, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny R95 TN88, within the ‘Nurses Cottage’, The Square Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny R95 K6W0 and within the curtilage of No. 18 High Street, The Square Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny R95N7Y2. The Avalon House Hotel is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C494) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301005). No. 18 High Street (R95N7Y2) adjacent the Avalon House Hotel is also listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C677) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301003). The Nurse’s Cottage (R95 K6W0) is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C493) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301004). The development site lies within the area of Archaeological Protection (RMP KK005-082 Historic Town) and within the Architectural Conservation Area for Castlecomer as defined in the Kilkenny County Council Development Plan. The site is within the Zone of Archaeological Potential for Castlecomer as identified on the Urban Archaeological Survey for County Kilkenny.