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20242

CONDITIONAL

Kilkenny - Kilkenny County Council

Proposed Development

for (a) change of layout to include 9 bedrooms, 2 suites, conference space and breakout space, gymnasium, holding kitchen and storage spaces (b) demolition of 2 storey structure at rear (c) erection of a 2-4 storey extension at rear to include external access steps, toilets, conservatory/breakout space, internal access stairs and lift, and external ramped disabled access (d) covered canopy link to Rivercourt Hotel, building mounted signage to John Street and west elevations (e) internal alterations to original structure consisting of: the forming of 3 door openings in existing walls, widening of existing vehicular entrance and new corbelled arch supports (f) conservation works to structure and fabric including dining room ceiling and historic stairs. Bridge House 88 and 89 John Street is a protected structure (B108) NIAH ref 12000151, 1200052 recorded monument ref KK019-026067

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    16 Apr 2020

  2. Further information requested

    15 Jul 2020

  3. Further information received

    23 Oct 2020

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    17 Nov 2020

  5. Decision due

    19 Nov 2020

  6. Grant issued

    18 Dec 2020

Application Details

Location
Bridge House , 88 and 89 John Street , Kilkenny
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Site Area
0.07 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
16 April 2020
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
17 November 2020
Grant Date
18 December 2020
Permission Expires
17 December 2025

Location

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