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Chatsworth Street , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560228

Kilkenny - Kilkenny County Council

Proposed Development

for a change of use from existing two-storey, post office building (protected Structure RPS No. C496 - NIAH 12301014) to a restaurant/café over 2 floors. Alterations to the front façade (reinstatement of two full windows), alterations to the rear façade (reinstatement of one full window), minor internal alterations including toilet facilities and all associated site works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    29 Apr 2025

  2. Further information requested

    18 Jun 2025

  3. Further information received

    23 Sept 2025

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    17 Dec 2025

  5. Decision due

    2 Jan 2026

  6. Grant issued

    28 Jan 2026

Application Details

Location
Chatsworth Street , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Site Area
0.046 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
29 April 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
17 December 2025
Grant Date
28 January 2026
Permission Expires
27 January 2031

Location

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18328CONDITIONAL21 May 2018

(a) for a single storey extension (134 Sq.m) to the existing Eurospar building (Protected Structure Ref No. C45) on ground floor level for the use of additional retail floor area which was previously storage and all ancillary site works. (b) for a store room (34.61 Sq.m) as constructed on the ground floor level which is adjoining the existing structure and all ancillary site works. (c) for a covered delivery area and storage facility / cold room building (132 Sq.m). Retention is also sought for air conditioning units located on the roof space and all ancillary site works. (d) for the change of use from retail floor space to seating area (14.1 Sq.m) located in the existing Eurospar building (Protected Structure Ref. No.C45) at ground floor level for the consumption of produce purchased on the premises and all ancillary site works. (e) for exterior works to the existing Eurospar building (Protected Structure Ref. No.C45) including new signage and windows (South elevation) Retention is also sought for all ancillary site works. (f) for the making good and upgrading of the existing delivery yard (Northwest) and all ancillary site works on Chatsworth Street all at

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18265N/A27 Apr 2018

The development consists of: (a) Retention permission is sought for a single storey extension (134.8 sq.m) to the existing Eurospar building (Protected Structure Ref No. C45) on ground floor level for the use of additional retail floor area which was previously storage and all ancillary site works. (b) Retention permission is sought for a store room (34.61 sq.m) as constructed on the ground floor level which is adjoining the existing structure and all ancillary site works. (c) Retention permission is sought for a covered delivery area & storage facility / cold room building (132 sq.m) Retention is also sought for air conditioning units located on the roof space and all ancillary site works. (d) Retain the change of use from retail floor space to seating area (14.1 sq.m) located in the existing Eurospar building (Protected Structure Ref. No. C45) at ground floor level for the consumption of produce purchased on the premises and all ancillary site works. (e) Retention of exterior works to the existing Eurospar building (Protected Structure Ref. No. C45) including new signage & windows (South elevation). Retention is also sought for all ancillary site works. (f) Permission is also sought to upgrade / make good the existing surface to the near (Northwest) delivery yard & reinstatement of the footpath. Retention is also sought for all ancillary site works,

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