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‘The Square’ Pumping Station , in the Townland of Castlecomer , County Kilkenny

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2460664

Kilkenny - Kilkenny County Council

Proposed Development

for development. The development will consist of an upgrade to the existing ‘The Square’ Wastewater Pumping Station, comprising the construction of a new below-ground Wastewater Pumping Station and Storm Storage Tank; construction of two above-ground kiosks (Kiosk 01 = 3.6m x 0.8m, 1.8m height, Kiosk 02 = 2m x 2.1m,1.8m height) for the housing of associated equipment, each set on a concrete plinth (1.5m above ground); a ground mounted solar PV array (22m2 total); demolition of existing waste water pumping station and control building and associated screen and inlet chamber; and associated ancillary works including landscaped and hardstanding areas, all on a site of 0.1ha.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    20 Dec 2024

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    19 Feb 2025

  3. Decision due

    22 Feb 2025

  4. Grant issued

    24 Mar 2025

Application Details

Location
‘The Square’ Pumping Station , in the Townland of Castlecomer , County Kilkenny
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Site Area
0.1 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
20 December 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
19 February 2025
Grant Date
24 March 2025
Permission Expires
23 March 2030

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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64m
17813CONDITIONAL8 Dec 2017

to include the retention of existing single storey extension and associated siteworks to the Eastern side of the dwelling. The dwelling is a protected structure, ref C681 of the record of protected structures

The Square , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny

98m
2360341CONDITIONAL25 Jul 2023

for works undertaken within and to the rear of “The Nurse’s Cottage” and adjacent to the Avalon House Hotel in relation to the creation of “Little Jim’s” which is a bar area operated by the Avalon House Hotel with retractable roof, glazing to courtyard, W/C’s, and change of use of part of the existing house along with all associated site and development works. All works to take place at the “Nurse’s Cottage” and adjacent to the Avalon House Hotel, High Street, The Square, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. The Avalon House Hotel is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C494) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301005). The Nurse’s Cottage is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C493) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301004) and No. 18 High Street is also listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C677) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301003). The development site lies within the area of Archaeological Protection (RMP KK005-082 Historic Town) and within the Architectural Conservation Area for Castlecomer as defined in the Kilkenny County Council Development Plan. The site is within the Zone of Archaeological Potential for Castlecomer as identified on the Urban Archaeological Survey for County Kilkenny

High Street The Square , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny

100m
19253CONDITIONAL16 Apr 2019

to demolish existing dwelling. Permission to construct new detached dwelling house, connecting to the main sewer, form new entrance and all associated site works. The site is located within an Architectural Conservation Area and an area of Archaeology Potential

Mill Lane , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny

100m
21107CONDITIONAL22 Feb 2021

to make additions and alterations to permitted development - planning reference no. 19253 and all associated site works

Mill Lane , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny

103m
19650CONDITIONAL10 Sept 2019

for reconstruction of the previously demolished former out-office building adjacent to the Avalon House Hotel, along with all associated site development works. All works are proposed to take place adjacent to the Avalon House Hotel, which is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C494) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301005) and adjacent to an end-of-terrace house which is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C493) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301004). The site lies within the area of archaeological protection (RMP KK005-082 Historic Town) and within the Architectural Conservation Area for Castlecomer as defined in the Kilkenny County Council Development Plan. The site is within the Zone of Archaeological Potential for Castlecomer as identified on the Urban Archaeological Survey for County Kilkenny. It is noted that an Enforcement Notice (ENF 18039) is in place in relation to the demolition of the out-office building

High Street , Castlecomer , Co Kilkenny

104m
2660182N/A30 Mar 2026

for a) The removal of ‘Little Jims’ bar area as operated by the Avalon House Hotel including WC’s, retractable roof and glazing to courtyard; b) Works to No. 18 High St. to provide new opening into proposed extension as scheduled below; c) Alteration and refurbishment works within ‘The Nurses Cottage’; d) A Single storey extension (243m2) within the existing courtyard linking the existing Avalon Hotel with No. 18 High Street, ‘The Nurses Cottage’, and the existing out-office building; e) Change of use of the out-office building (on the grounds of the Avalon House Hotel) for use as wedding ceremony space; f) Along with all associated site and development works. All works to take place at the Avalon House Hotel, The Square, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny R95 TN88, within the ‘Nurses Cottage’, The Square Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny R95 K6W0 and within the curtilage of No. 18 High Street, The Square Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny R95N7Y2. The Avalon House Hotel is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C494) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301005). No. 18 High Street (R95N7Y2) adjacent the Avalon House Hotel is also listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C677) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301003). The Nurse’s Cottage (R95 K6W0) is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C493) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301004). The development site lies within the area of Archaeological Protection (RMP KK005-082 Historic Town) and within the Architectural Conservation Area for Castlecomer as defined in the Kilkenny County Council Development Plan. The site is within the Zone of Archaeological Potential for Castlecomer as identified on the Urban Archaeological Survey for County Kilkenny.

Avalon House Hotel , The Square Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny

104m
19911CONDITIONAL10 Dec 2019

for change of use of out-office building (Planning Reference 19/650 and Enforcement Notice ENF 18039) to a two bedroom cottage (short stay) ancillary in use to the Avalon House Hotel along with all associated site development works. All works are proposed to take place adjacent to the Avalon House Hotel, which is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C494)and on the NIAH Register (Ref. 12301005) and adjacent to an end-of-terrace house which is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C493) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301004). The site lies within the Area of Archaeological Protection (RMP KK005-082 Historic Town) and within the Architectural Conservation Area for Castlecomer as defined in the Kilkenny County Council Development Plan. The site is within the Zone of Archaeological Potential for Castlecomer as identified on the Urban Archaeological Survey for County Kilkenny.

Avalon House Hotel , High Street , Castlecomer

104m
19840N/A8 Nov 2019

for change of use of out-office building (Planning Reference 19/650 and Enforcement Notice ENF18039) to a two bedroom cottage (short stay) ancillary in use to the Avalon House Hotel along with all associated site development works. All works are proposed to take place adjacent to the Avalon House Hotel, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, which is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C494) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301005) and adjacent to an end-of-terrace house which is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C493) and on the NIAH Register(Ref 12301004).The site lies within the area of archaeological protection (RMP KK005-082 Historic Town) and within the Architectural Conservation Area for Castlecomer as defined in the Kilkenny County Council Development Plan. The site is within the Zone of Archaeological Potential for Castlecomer as identified on the Urban Archaeological Survey for County Kilkenny.

High Street , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny

106m
2360340REFUSED25 Jul 2023

for the renovation, extension, and change of use of two existing houses (The “Nurse’s Cottage” and No. 18 High Street, The Square, Castlecomer) to guest bedroom Townhouse accommodation for The Avalon House Hotel along with all associated site and development works. All works to take place at the “Nurse’s Cottage” and No. 18 High Street adjacent to the Avalon House Hotel, High Street, The Square, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. The Avalon House Hotel is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C494) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301005). The Nurse’s Cottage is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C493) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301004) and No. 18 High Street is also listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C677) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301003). The development site lies within the area of Archaeological Protection (RMP KK005-082 Historic Town) and within the Architectural Conservation Area for Castlecomer as defined in the Kilkenny County Council Development Plan. The site is within the Zone of Archaeological Potential for Castlecomer as identified on the Urban Archaeological Survey for County Kilkenny

High Street The Square , Castlecomer , Co Kilkenny

107m
2460374CONDITIONAL6 Aug 2024

for the renovation, extension, and change of use of two existing houses (The “Nurse’s Cottage” and No. 18 High Street, The Square, Castlecomer) to guest bedroom Townhouse accommodation for The Avalon House Hotel along with all associated site and development works. All works to take place at the “Nurse’s Cottage” and No. 18 High Street adjacent to the Avalon House Hotel, High Street, The Square, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. The Avalon House Hotel is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C494) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301005). The Nurse’s Cottage is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C493) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301004) and No. 18 High Street is also listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C677) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301003). The development site lies within the area of Archaeological Protection (RMP KK005-082 Historic Town) and within the Architectural Conservation Area for Castlecomer as defined in the Kilkenny County Council Development Plan. The site is within the Zone of Archaeological Potential for Castlecomer as identified on the Urban Archaeological Survey for County Kilkenny.

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