Ardra , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny

Jul 22 2024

Application Received

Sep 12 2024

Decision

Sep 15 2024

Decision Due

Oct 15 2024

Granted

Oct 14 2029

Expiry (if required)

Submitted: 22 / 07 / 2024
Kilkenny County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

for development located at a site measuring 1.1 Ha within the townland of Ardra, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. The proposed development consists of a temporary working area containing three bored test water wells, associated temporary infrastructure including an access track which will utilise the existing access point and trackway off the R426 and all associated works above and below ground. An Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening Report and Natural Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this application

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
230m	07/07/2026	N/A	The prince Grounds , Ardra Td , Castlecomer	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	Details...
1.1km	19/06/2026	N/A	The Castlecomer Health Centre , Donaguile , Kilkenny Road Castlecomer	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.	Details...
2.6km	12/06/2026	N/A	Knocknadogue , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny	to construct a dormer dwelling, detached domestic garage, new upgraded entrance, private borewell, wastewater treatment system, and percolation area along with all other associated site works	Details...
1.1km	27/04/2026	CONDITIONAL	Castlecomer Community School , Donaguile Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny	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,	Details...
410m	10/04/2026	N/A	La Rive , The Square Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny	for a Wellness and Sauna Facility and all associated site and development works. The development includes: a) A standalone sauna building (8m2); b) A standalone office building (10m2); c) A standalone changing room building (8m2); d) A standalone WC building (5.5m2); e) A decking platform (190m2); and f) Advertising Signage (0.5m2).The works have taken place within the grounds of ‘La Rive’ The Square, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny R95 TN88. ‘La Rive’ is listed on the Record of Protected for Kilkenny (C491) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301002). 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 adjoining ‘La Rive’ is also listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C677) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301003). 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.	Details...
430m	30/03/2026	N/A	Avalon House Hotel , The Square Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny	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.	Details...
420m	29/01/2026	CONDITIONAL	18 High Street , The Square Castlecomer , Kilkenny	for alterations to No. 18 High Street, The Square, Castlecomer Co. Kilkenny previously granted planning permission under planning reference 24/60374. The alterations will include the omission of the granted part three / part single storey rear extension (70m2) and alterations to ground, first and second floor layouts along with all associated site and development works. All works to take place at 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 adjacent Nurse’s Cottage is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C493) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301004) and No. 18 High Street is also listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C677) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301003). 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.	Details...
1.9km	09/12/2025	UNCONDITIONAL	Firoda , Castlecomer , Co Kilkenny	of Planning Permission Reference P20 332	Details...
2.1km	13/10/2025	CONDITIONAL	Aghamucky , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny	for (1) Planning Permission for the construction of a part two-storey and part single-storey dwelling, a single-storey garage, site entrance and driveway, borewell, wastewater treatment system and drip dispersal system, and all associated site works and (2) Retention for a limited period of time of an existing mobile home, septic tank and associated site works until the proposed development for planning permission outlined above has been completed	Details...
1.1km	29/09/2025	CONDITIONAL	Castlecomer Community School , Donaguile , Castlecomer	for a special education classroom extension to the existing school to include the construction of a new roof and glazed structure over existing external yard area, associated adjustments to existing building and all associated siteworks	Details...
400m	15/09/2025	CONDITIONAL	“La Rive” The Square , Castlecomer , Co Kilkenny	for the renovation, alteration and minor extension, change of use of an existing private dwelling (“La Rive”) to guest bedroom accommodation and wedding reception space and change of use of existing outbuildings to staff facilities for use in conjunction with the Avalon House Hotel along with all associated site and development works. All works to take place at “La Rive” The Square, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny R95 TN88. La Rive is listed on the Record of Protected for Kilkenny (C491) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301002). 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 adjoining ‘La Rive’ is also listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C677) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301003). 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	Details...
1.6km	01/09/2025	CONDITIONAL	Donaguile , Castlecomer , County Kilkenny	for the construction of single storey dwelling, new entrance, foul effluent treatment system, percolation area and all associated site works	Details...
2.4km	30/08/2025	CONDITIONAL	Kiltown , Castlecomer , Kilkenny	to construct (i) Slatted Livestock shed with cattle handling facilities (ii) Machinery storage shed and all associated site works	Details...
1km	15/08/2025	CONDITIONAL	Aughamuckey , Castlecomer , Co Kilkenny	for development of a cattle shed over existing slatted tank, silage base, concrete apron and retention permission for the existing slatted tank and associated site works	Details...
1km	05/08/2025	N/A	Aughamuckey , Castlecomer , Co Kilkenny	retention of slatted tank, cattle shed over existing slatted tank, silage base, concrete aprons and associated site works necessary to facilitate the proposed development	Details...
1.2km	01/08/2025	CONDITIONAL	Aghamucky , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny	for the partial refurbishment and extension of existing single storey dwelling house with existing services and road entrance including and all associated site works	Details...
930m	23/07/2025	CONDITIONAL	Barrack Street , Donaguile Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny.	for a new residential development of 20 new dwellings consisting of 2 No. Type A – Four bedroom semi detached two storey dwellings, 4 No. Type B/B1 – Three bedroom semi detached two storey dwellings, 4 No. Type C – two bedroom semi detached two storey dwellings, 4 No. Type D – two bedroom two storey townhouses, 6 No. Type E – one bedroom single storey townhouses, provision of public open space; landscaping and boundary treatments and new planting; water and utility services and connections; lighting; plus all enabling and ancillary development and works above and below ground level, plus a new site entrance. The proposed development falls within the curtilage of Donaguile House, a protected structure RPS reference C507,	Details...
930m	16/07/2025	N/A	Barrack Street , Donaguile Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny	for a new residential development of 20 new dwellings consisting of 2 No. Type A – Four bedroom semi detached two storey dwellings, 4 No. Type B/B1 – Three bedroom semi detached two storey dwellings, 4 No. Type C – two bedroom semi detached two storey dwellings, 4 No. Type D – two bedroom two storey townhouses, 6 No. Type E – one bedroom single storey townhouses, provision of public open space; landscaping and boundary treatments and new planting; water and utility services and connections; lighting; plus all enabling and ancillary development and works above and below ground level, plus a new site entrance	Details...
760m	27/06/2025	REFUSED	35 Barrackhill , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny	for change of use of existing dwelling to Eirbnb usage, and all associated site works	Details...
2.2km	06/06/2025	CONDITIONAL	Donaguile , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny	for the erection of a dwelling house, installation of a treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works	Details...

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