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78 and 78A , John Street Lower , Kilkenny R95 EF84 (No. 78) and R95 Y043 (No. 78A)

Dec 22 2025

Application Received

Feb 24 2026

Further Info. Requested

Aug 04 2026

Further Info. Received
  • Submitted: 22 / 12 / 2025
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    FURTHER INFORMATION
  • Council Decision:
    N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

for (1) a change of use of the ground floor level from shop (previously travel agents) to restaurant/bar use (2) material alterations and construction of a single storey extension to the rear of the property at ground floor level (3) material alterations to existing residential accommodation at first and second floor levels to create a 1 bedroom apartment and (4) all associated site development works at 78 and 78A, John Street Lower, Kilkenny R95 EF84 (No. 78) and R95 Y043 (No. 78A). The proposed development consists of works to a protected structure (Protected Structure Ref: B105 Kilkenny City) and is located within the John Street Architectural Conservation Area.

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