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No 42/43 Upper John Street , Kilkenny

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 21174

Kilkenny - Kilkenny County Council

Proposed Development

for development at this site Jim Burkes Bar and Guesthouse, which is a protected structure (RPS Ref No: PB109). The development will consist of permission for the construction of a first-floor level seating area enclosed in glazing, modification to existing boundary wall and gate/access on the Dublin Road and all associated siteworks

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    12 Mar 2021

  2. Further information requested

    5 May 2021

  3. Further information received

    17 May 2021

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    10 Jun 2021

  5. Decision due

    13 Jun 2021

  6. Grant issued

    13 Jul 2021

Application Details

Location
No 42/43 Upper John Street , Kilkenny
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kilkenny County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
12 March 2021
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
10 June 2021
Grant Date
13 July 2021
Permission Expires
12 July 2026

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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45m
19757REFUSED14 Oct 2019

for alterations and extensions to an existing building consisting of (a) change of use of ground floor to retail unit no. 1 (b) relocation of access stairs to ground floor layout (c) change of use of existing first floor to office usage incorporating 2 new windows to side wall, (d) proposed erection of single storey extension to rear incorporating retail unit no. 2 (e) new shop front signage (f) incorporating associated and auxiliary internal accommodation (g) together with associated and auxiliary site works (h) this application is to include for the retention of the current use of a section of the ground floor as retail (this is a Listed Building)

No 1 High Hayes Terrace off , John Street and Wolfe Tone St , Kilkenny

54m
17277CONDITIONAL2 May 2017

to convert existing house of multiple occupancy to 3 No. Flats consisting of 2 No. one bed flats on the ground floor and 1 No. two bed flat utilizing the existing first floor and attic area. The works consist of the demolition of the existing rear extensions and the erection of a new ground floor extension with a flat roof terrace area for the two bed flat and all associated site works

No 3 High Hayes Terrace , McDonagh Junction , Kilkenny

59m
2383N/A4 Apr 2023

for (a) demolition of part of the existing rear single storey extension to existing Public House. (b) Proposed single storey rear extension to existing Public House including outdoor Public area, also including side door access changes to Wolfe Tone Street and all associated site works

O Gormans Pub , Upper John Street , Kilkenny

59m
22739N/A16 Nov 2022

for proposed development. The development will consist of clearance works on a 0.3217 ha site and the construction of a 7 storey hotel (GFA 8.221 sq.m) comprising 99 no. ensuite bedrooms, ground floor restaurant and bar, hotel foyer and reception, gym, 1st floor function room, meeting rooms, 1st floor outdoor terrace, 5th floor bar / restaurant with outdoor terraces and balcony and 6th floor outdoor swimming pool area and bar / restaurant with outdoor terrace. A public plaza area is also proposed along the west of the site. A vehicle set down area is proposed along Dublin Road. The proposal includes green roofs, 18 no. bicycle parking spaces, ESB substation, landscaping and drainage works

lands to the south of MacDonagh Station , Dublin Road , Co Kilkenny

59m
22747N/A22 Nov 2022

for proposed development at lands to the south of MacDonagh Station. The development will consist of clearance works on a 0.3217 ha. site and the construction of a 7 storey hotel (GFA 8.221 sq. m.) comprising 99 no. ensuite bedrooms, ground floor restaurant and bar, hotel foyer and reception, gym, 1st floor function room, meeting rooms, 1st floor outdoor terrace, 5th floor bar/restaurant with outdoor terraces and balcony and 6th floor outdoor swimming pool area and bar/restaurant with outdoor terrace. A public plaza area is also proposed along the west of the site. A vehicle set down area is proposed along Dublin Road. The proposal includes green roofs, 18no. bicycle parking spaces, ESB substation, landscaping and drainage works

Dublin Road , Kilkenny

59m
2360079CONDITIONAL3 Mar 2023

The development will consist of: clearance works on a 0.3217 ha site and the construction of a 7 storey hotel (GFA 8,221 sq.m) comprising 99 no. ensuite bedrooms, ground floor restaurant and bar, hotel foyer and reception, gym, 1st floor function room, meeting rooms, 1st floor outdoor terrace, 5th floor bar/restaurant with outdoor terraces and balcony and 6th floor outdoor swimming pool area and bar/restaurant with outdoor terrace. A public plaza area is also proposed along the west of the site. A vehicle set down area is proposed along Dublin Road. The proposal includes green roofs, 18 no. bicycle parking spaces, ESB substation, landscaping and drainage works. Works to demolish a limestone wall which is part of the Protected Structure of MacDonagh Station (Ref. D86) and its reuse within the site is also proposed

Lands to the South of MacDonagh Station , Dublin Road Kilkenny , Co. Kilkenny

60m
2360048N/A10 Feb 2023

The development will consist of: clearance works on a 0.3217 ha site and the construction of a 7 storey hotel (GFA 8,221 sq.m) comprising 99 no. ensuite bedrooms, ground floor restaurant and bar, hotel foyer and reception, gym, 1st floor function room, meeting rooms, 1st floor outdoor terrace, 5th floor bar/restaurant with outdoor terraces and balcony and 6th floor outdoor swimming pool area and bar/restaurant with outdoor terrace. A public plaza area is also proposed along the west of the site. A vehicle set down area is proposed along Dublin Road. The proposal includes green roofs, 18 no. bicycle parking spaces, ESB substation, landscaping and drainage works.

Lands to the south of MacDonagh Station , Dublin Road Kilkenny , Co. Kilkenny

61m
2560129REFUSED18 Mar 2025

to retain indefinitely (1) a change of use of 4 no. one bedroom apartments (granted under Pl. Ref. 116/98) to guest accommodation (2) internal and external alterations and (3) all associated site works

St. John’s House Accommodation , 49 John Street Upper , Kilkenny

66m
18762CONDITIONAL20 Nov 2018

for development at this site. The development will consist of: Temporary retention of a surface carpark (previously permitted Planning Ref No. 08/56 & 11990058) at a previously permitted mixed-use scheme (the 'parent permission' Kilkenny Borough Council Reg.Ref. 03/32: An Bord Pleanala Reg. Ref. PL62.207285). The temporary surface carpark is on the site of the permitted hotel (Building No.6) of approximately 0.1505 ha. forming part of the MacDonagh Junction and adjoining lands of 4.94 ha approximately, Kilkenny. The development for which temporary retention permission is sought consists of: the provision of 45 No. surface car spaces (including 2 No. disabled spaces); a turning area; drainage, lighting, flagpoles, bollards, pay and display machine; and all associated site development works. The temporary car park will revert to its permitted hotel use under Reg. Ref. 03/32 (or an amendment to that permission) once construction of that development commences.

MacDonagh Junction , Kilkenny

71m
2660116N/A27 Feb 2026

for (a) Retention Permission for Material Alterations comprising of internal and external alterations and associated site works (b) Planning Permission for a Change of Use of the existing commercial premises to hostel accommodation comprising of (1) part of the Ground Floor level of No.49 and the First Floor level of No.49 (2) the Ground & First floor levels of No.50 (3) part of the Ground Floor level of No. 51 (4) the First floor level over commercial units 51/52 (Kilkenny Shopping Mall) and all associated site works at No’s 49, 50, 51 and 52 John Street Upper, Kilkenny.

No’s 49 50 51 and 52 , John Street Upper , Kilkenny.

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