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  The Former Glanbia Site (Off) High Street , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny

Feb 25 2020

Application Received

Jun 11 2020

Further Info. Requested

Dec 07 2020

Further Info. Received

Feb 08 2021

Decision

Feb 09 2021

Decision Due

Mar 08 2021

Appeal Submitted

Apr 06 2023

Appeal Decision

Apr 05 2028

Expiry (if required)
  • Submitted to Kilkenny County Council, 25 / 02 / 2020
  • Application Type: PERMISSION
  • Current Status: APPLICATION FINALISED
  • Decision Text: CONDITIONAL
  • Decision Summary: Granted
Decision Appealed:
  • Appeal Submitted: 08 / 03 / 2021
  • Appeal Decision: MODIFIED (06 / 04 / 2023)
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Development:
for the following: Demolition of existing agricultural/industrial buildings and structures, excluding the Mill Building which is a protected structure, and the single storey annex building abutting Castlecomer post office (also a protected structure) and the construction of the following: 1 no. single storey anchor convenience store, to include off-licence use, with gross floor area of 1,798sqm and associated signage including erection of 3no. free standing double-sided internally illuminated sign. 9 no. retail units including convenience, comparison and retail service outlets, all at ground floor; conservation of existing Mill building, a protected structure, and change of use to provide a café/restaurant at ground floor and first floor with mezzanine gallery exhibition space at second floor and conversion of kiln to kitchen servery at ground floor; with alteration and extension to the north, in a separate block to include main stairs and lift core, kitchen to the rear of kiln servery, small retail outlet at gro... Signup to read full development description
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  • Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
    410m 12/03/2024 N/A 36 Kilkenny Street , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny to convert and extend an existing derelict house to two townhouses with independent access to the rear by demolishing the existing 21.9 m2 two-storey extension and to demolish 102 m2 of existing outbuildings and to construct one 114 m2 accessible bungalow and all associated site works... login required. Details...
    1.1km 08/03/2024 N/A Ballyhemmon , Castlecomer , Co Kilkenny for two single storey extensions and alterations to elevations of existing dwelling, and all associated site works at house... login required. Details...
    2km 19/02/2024 N/A Aughamucky , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny for a single storey extension to rear and side of existing dwelling comprising 3 bedrooms plus internal alterations together with all associated siteworks... login required. Details...
    2.9km 16/02/2024 N/A Coolbaun , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny for the erection of new horse stables with tack room and feed storage area, effluent tank, stormwater tank, concrete yards and all ancillary works... login required. Details...
    2.9km 01/02/2024 N/A Coolbaun , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkennhy for the erection of new horse stables with tack room and feed storage area, effluent tank, storm water tank, concrete yards and all ancillary works... login required. Details...
    60m 22/12/2023 N/A Former Glanbia Site , (off) High Street Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny for a residential development at the former Glanbia Site (off) High Street, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny on foot of the grant of Planning Ref. 20/112 (ABP Ref: ABP-309626-21) for a mixed-use development on the balance of the site. The development will consist of the construction of 35 No. residential units including 6 No. one-bedroom apartments, 5 No. two-b... login required. Details...
    2.4km 08/12/2023 N/A Aghamucky , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny to construct new dwelling, with attached domestic garage, install new ETU with percolation area, form new entrance and all associated site works ... login required. Details...
    1.4km 01/12/2023 CONDITIONAL Aghamucky , Castlecomer , Co Kilkenny the development consists of the demolition of an existing agricultural storage shed and the erection of a new agricultural storage shed, a site entrance and associated site works... login required. Details...
    1.2km 28/11/2023 CONDITIONAL 55 Oak Hill , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny for retention of extension to the side of existing dwelling and roof lights and gable end window to attic storage room and all associated site works... login required. Details...
    1.3km 05/09/2023 CONDITIONAL Ballyhimmin , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny for construction of one and half storey extension to existing dwelling, minor internal modifications to existing dwelling and all associated site works ... login required. Details...
    1.2km 15/08/2023 CONDITIONAL Castlecomer Demesne , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny for development at this site situated at Castlecomer Discovery Park, The Estate Yard, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. The development (within the curtilage of a protected structure RPS Reference C853 & C510) will consist of an 8.5 km bike trail at the Cas... login required. Details...
    400m 25/07/2023 REFUSED High Street The Square , Castlecomer , Co Kilkenny for the renovation, extension, and change of use of two existing houses (The “Nurse’s Cottage” and No. 18 High Street, The Square, Castlecomer) to guest bedroom Townhouse accommodation for The Avalon House Hotel along with all associated site and development works. All works to take place at the “Nurse’s Cottage” and No. 18 High Street adjacent to the Avalon House Hotel, High Street, The Square, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. The Avalon House Hotel is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C494) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301005). The Nurse’s Cottage is listed on th... login required. Details...
    390m 25/07/2023 N/A High Street The Square , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny for works undertaken within and to the rear of “The Nurse’s Cottage” and adjacent to the Avalon House Hotel in relation to the creation of “Little Jim’s” which is a bar area operated by the Avalon House Hotel with retractable roof, glazing to courtyard, W/C’s, and change of use of part of the existing house along with all associated site and development works. All works to take place at the “Nurse’s Cottage” and adjacent to the Avalon House Hotel, High Street, The Square, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. The Avalon House Hotel is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C494) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301005... login required. Details...
    1km 22/07/2023 CONDITIONAL Donaguile , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny for the construction of loose stables for horses, dungstead and soiled water tank, and all associated yards, demolition of existing barn structure and all associated site works ... login required. Details...
    1.1km 11/07/2023 CONDITIONAL Donaguile , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny for construction of a singles storey dwelling, domestic garage, foul effluent treatment system and percolation area, vehicular access, and all associated site works... login required. Details...
    1km 11/07/2023 N/A Donaguile , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny for construction of loose stables for horses, dungstead and soiled water tank, and all associated yards and site works at Donaguile, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny.... login required. Details...
    150m 23/06/2023 CONDITIONAL Barrack Street , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny for a change of use of the existing first floor unit with ground floor access, from use as three number one bedroomed flats to use as a single residential unit w... login required. Details...
    140m 23/06/2023 N/A Love Lane , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny to construct a two storey extension to an existing two storey dwelling house, to demolish existing single storey side and rear extensions, and to construct 2 no. semi detache... login required. Details...
    520m 15/06/2023 REFUSED Donaguile , Castlecomer , Co Kilkenny to construct 4 two bed and 10 three bed houses and all associated site works on lands... login required. Details...
    140m 09/06/2023 N/A Love Lane , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny for the construction of an extension to an existing dwelling house and to construct 2 no. two storey semi-detached dwellings on the adjoining site at L... login required. Details...
  • Geology & Groundwater
    Creative Commons LicenseContains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

    Aquifer:
    • Category: Lm
    • Description: Locally Important Aquifer - Bedrock which is Generally Moderately Productive

    Vulnerability:
    • Unit Name: Swan Sandstone Member
    • Description: Laminated dark-grey siliceous sandstone
    • Labels: CWCOOLS / CQss

    Bedrock:
    • High ( H)

    Planning & Development

    Zoning:
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    • Zoning: Mixed Use Zoning
    • GZT: Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site (M1)
    • Plan Name: Castlecomer Local Area Plan 2018
    • Plan Expiry: 16/04/2024

    National Parks & Wildlife (NPWS)
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    Special Area of Conservation:
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    Special Protection Areas:
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    Natural Heritage Areas:
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    Heritage & Conservation
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    National Monuments:

    National Monuments within 100m of the mapped planning point

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    National Monument Zones of Notification:

    Is this Planning Point is within a National Monument Zones of Notification? (Section 12 National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2004)

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    National Inventory of Architectural Heritage:

    NIAH Locations within 100m of the mapped planning point

    Name NIAH Ref # Rating / Period Original Use Current Use Protected Structure
    No Building Name 12301022 (Survey ID: SURV009) Regional, 1915 - 1925 mill (tread) Yes
    Castlecomer Co-Operative Creamery 12301022 (Survey ID: SURV009) Regional, 1915 - 1935 creamery Same as Original Yes

    Roads & Infrastructure

    National Roads & Motorways within 500m of mapped planning point


    National Roads (N) and Motorways (M):
    • M/N78

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