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St Canices Place , Kilkenny

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 20762

Kilkenny - Kilkenny County Council

Proposed Development

for the development of a temporary car and coach park and associated development works, for a period of 7 years, on the former Smithwicks Brewery Site (now referred to locally as the Abbey Quarter). The proposed development will involve the provision of 120 car parking spaces and 7 coach parking spaces. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    9 Nov 2020

  2. Decision due

    12 Jan 2021

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    12 Jan 2021

  4. Appeal submitted

    5 Feb 2021

  5. Appeal decided: MODIFIED

    2 Jun 2021

Application Details

Location
St Canices Place , Kilkenny
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Site Area
0.56 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
9 November 2020
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
12 January 2021
Permission Expires
1 June 2028

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-309377-21
Decision
MODIFIED
Submitted
5 February 2021
Decided
2 June 2021

Location

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