Unit 8, St John's Gate, Barrack Street
Proposed development
For the continued use, as granted by An Bord Pleanála under Ref. No. ABP/301062/18, for the change of use of the vacant ground-floor retail unit to a recreational, sport and amusement arcade, including ancillary signage
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Decision due
- Not available
Timeline
Application received
2 Sept 2026
Last day for public submissions (est.)
Tue 6 Oct 2026
Council asked for further information
27 Oct 2026
Decision due
Not available
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Planning history within 750 m
for fire safety upgrade works, internal alterations and replacement of 5 no. upper-level external windows at 52 High Street, Kilkenny R95 T685. The proposed development consists of works to a protected structure (Protected Structure Ref: B66 Kilkenny City and NIAH Ref. No. 12000080) and is located within the City Centre Architectural Conservation Area.
to a). alter, repair, reconstruct and refurbish the existing timber and corrugated steel roofed shed adjacent to the existing stone boundary walls, b). install solar panels on existing and proposed roofs, c). carry out internal repairs, refurbishment and alterations to dwelling, d). partially demolish low grade timber shed and all associated site works
for the construction of a two-storey extension to the front elevation of the existing Medical Centre building for a new entrance lobby and lift to provide universal access to the first floor level, external signage and all associated site works
for • New 40,000ltr underground fuel tank and alterations to the existing fuel infrastructure. • All other associated site development works.
for development. The development consists of the retention, for a period of 5 years from the date of grant of permission, of a surface car park comprising 45 no. car parking spaces (including 2 no. disabled spaces); a turning area; drainage, lighting, flagpoles, bollards, pay and display machine; and all associated site development works, on a site of approximately 0.15 ha forming part of the MacDonagh Junction lands. The proposed use of the site during the period of retention is as a surface car park. The surface car park was previously permitted under Kilkenny Borough Council Reg. Ref. 08/56 and Kilkenny County Council Reg. Refs. 11990058 and 18762. The site includes a limestone wall forming part of a Protected Structure, MacDonagh Railway Station (RPS Ref. D86)
The Development will consist of change of use from Retail to short-term let accommodation at the ground floor of 43 Kieran Street (a protected structure), the addition of a stairway leading to the upper floors of 43 Kieran Street together with alterations and enhancements to the existing 1980’s shopfront