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2560238

CONDITIONAL

Kilkenny - Kilkenny County Council

Proposed Development

for change of use from commercial at ground floor level and alterations to existing first floor residential premises to provide a new two storey private residential property at Whitescastle Lower, Main Street, Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny R95 W9Y3. The works will consist of the demolition of the non-original two storey extension to the rear of the building & the construction of a new two storey extension to the rear. Permission is also sought for the replacement of non-original shopfront, re-roofing of dormer roof to the front of the building, new replacement windows and external doors and all associated ancillary site works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    2 May 2025

  2. Decision due

    26 Jun 2025

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    26 Jun 2025

  4. Grant issued

    29 Jul 2025

Application Details

Location
Main Street , Whitescastle , Knocktopher Co. Kilkenny
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Site Area
0.024 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
2 May 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
26 June 2025
Grant Date
29 July 2025
Permission Expires
28 July 2030

Location

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