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189

CONDITIONAL

Kilkenny - Kilkenny County Council

Proposed Development

the demolition of the ancillary buildings at the rear of the existing single storey shop and the construction of two-storey living accommodation to the rear of the shop with a new frontage, a separate residential entrance and balconies at first floor level facing the River Barrow. The existing shop is to be re-roofed, but otherwise unaltered and used as a book shop

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    5 Jan 2018

  2. Further information requested

    27 Feb 2018

  3. Further information received

    1 Jun 2018

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    25 Jun 2018

  5. Decision due

    28 Jun 2018

  6. Grant issued

    27 Jul 2018

Application Details

Location
No 1 Bridge Street , Goresbridge , Co Kilkenny
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Site Area
0.52 ha
Floor Area
107 sq m
Residential Units
2

Timeline

Registration Date
5 January 2018
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
25 June 2018
Grant Date
27 July 2018
Permission Expires
26 July 2023

Location

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19949CONDITIONAL18 Dec 2019

(1) Planning Permission for the demolition of the ancillary buildings at the rear of the existing derelict single storey shop and the construction of two-storey residential accommodation to the rear of it with a new frontage, a new residential entrance and balconies at first floor level (2) Change of Use Planning Permission for the existing derelict single storey shop from Retail to Residential, with refurbishment of this building to include new roofing and altered fenestration to the street, all with associated site and landscape works

No 1 Bridge Street , Goresbridge , Co Kilkenny

85m
17579CONDITIONAL5 Sept 2017

for the construction of 7 no. townhouses, new bored well, foul effluent pumping station, associated car parking, waste compound, landscaping and all ancillary site works to site of previously granted planning permission, reg. ref. P07/225, at the rear of the former post office

Bridge Street , Goresbridge , Co. Kilkenny

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18442CONDITIONAL2 Jul 2018

for the following-Alteration to previously granted Planning Permission Reference 17579 (The construction of 7 no. Townhouses, new bored well, foul effluent pumping station, associated car parking, waste compound, landscaping and all ancillary site works to site of previously granted Planning Permission Ref: P07/225). The development will consist of the alteration of House 1 to 2 no. apartments and the alteration of House 7 to 2 no. apartments. This will increase the overall number of units from 7 to 9 units at rear of the former Post Office, Bridge Street, Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny

Bridge Street , Goresbridge , Co. Kilkenny

92m
2094CONDITIONAL19 Feb 2020

for a change of use from commercial store (ground floor), office-studio (first floor) and domestic bedsit (second floor) to use as one single residence. It must be noted that this is a protected structure (RPS):C96 NIAH Ref: 12311004

Mill Store , Main Street , Goresbridge

129m
18259CONDITIONAL24 Apr 2018

for the erection of a dwelling house with entrance from River Court Estate, connection to existing main sewer, new bore well on site and all associated site works at

Bridge Street , Goresbridge , Co Kilkenny

139m
2660214N/A13 Jul 2026

the change of use of first floor area from storage area to use as meeting /community function areas, change of use of existing indoor carparking spaces to use as 4 No. new startup business hubs and all associated site works at Goodly Barrow, Ballyellin, Co. Carlow

Goodly Barrow , Ballyellin , Co. Carlow

140m
1868N/A5 Mar 2018

Permission is sought for the refurbishment of the Barrow Storehouse on the Ballyellen Rd, Goresbridge. The development will consist of the construction of glass walled viewing deck and refurbishment of the existing storehouse to incorporate coffee shop, art, crafts and interactive barrow museum and associated site works.

Old Storehouse , Ballyellen Rd , Goresbridge

140m
19236N/A11 Jun 2019

retention permission sought for replacement of roof structure and re-slating with salvaged and original slate to the Old Canal Store, a Protected Structure CW124 (adjoining Goresbridge a protected structure C92) and for the retention of an unauthorised sliding gate to the rear vehicular access. Permission is sought for a change of use of the existing ground floor to original 3 storey section (including raised area to North for Canal Museum and Café). This use is the first phase of a later development of upper floors which for now are being made structurally stable. Demolition of existing single lean-to structure and toilet block and its replacement with new flat roofed single storey structure for use as kitchen and toilets to new Canal Museum Café, area 61sqm. Refurbishment of existing industrial shed structures to allow for covered parking bike storage (and occasional community event). The installation of a fire escape access and stair from rear barrel vault shed through existing blocked opening onto Ballyellen Road. Re-fenestration of all upper floor windows and first floor structural repair of building shell and fire rating, however the use of these floors is not being considered in this phase, and there will be no public access. Construction of a new glass walled viewing deck and café (57sqm) to Canal side. Provision of a new waste water treatment system and tertiary sand filter. The provision of car spaces within the shed structure. The repair of first and second floors rooms to residential section including reconstruction of brick partitions and internal stairs

Old Canal Store House , Ballyellen Road , Goresbridge

140m
19259CONDITIONAL28 Jun 2019

Retention permission is sought for replacement of roof structure and re-slating with salvaged and original slate, to the Old Canal Store, a Protected Structure CW124 (adjoining Goresbridge a protected structure CW6) and for the retention of an unauthorised sliding gate to the rear vehicular access. Permission is sought for a change of use of the existing ground floor to original 3 storey section (including raised area to north for Canal Museum and Cafe). This use is the first phase of a later development of upper floors which for now are being made structurally stable. Demolition of existing single lean-to structure and toilet block and its replacement with new flat roofed single storey structure for use as kitchen and toilets to new Canal Museum Cafe, area 61sqm. Refurbishment of existing industrial shed structures to allow for covered parking bike storage (and occasional community event). The installation of a fire escape access and stair from rear barrel vault shed through existing blocked opening onto Ballyellin Road. Re-fenestration of all upper floor windows and first floor structural repair of building shell and fire rating, however the use of these floors is not being considered in this phase, and there will be no public access. Glass walled viewing deck and cafe (57sqm) to canal side. Provision of a new waste water treatment system and tertiary sand filter. The provision of car spaces within the shed structure. The repair of first and second floor rooms to residential section including reconstruction of brick partitions and internal stairs

Old Canal Stores , Ballyellen Road , Goresbridge

163m
21449CONDITIONAL24 May 2021

to retain indefinitely, a single storey extension to the existing garage building and all associated site works at Maher's Garage

Bridge Street , Goresbridge , Co Kilkenny R95 XYY2

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