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MacDonagh Junction , Highhayes , Kilkenny

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Planning application 2560415

Kilkenny - Kilkenny County Council

Proposed Development

for a 8 meters by 12 meters, outdoor fenced area to house a Wellness and Sauna Facility and all associated site works

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Application Details

Location
MacDonagh Junction , Highhayes , Kilkenny
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Site Area
0.025 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
9 July 2025
Status
INCOMPLETED APPLICATION
Decision
N/A

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0m
2560610CONDITIONAL22 Sept 2025

for a 8 meters by 12 meters, outdoor fenced area to house a Wellness and Sauna Facility and all associated site work's. The proposed development is located within the curtilage and adjacent to 2 no. protected structures namely D86 (NIAH ref. 12000190) Railway Station, including goods shed and footbridge and B38 (NIAH ref.12006001) Former Workhouse, remains of a Union Workhouse complex built in 1840. The proposed works relate to an outdoor fenced area housing a Sauna Facility only and no works are proposed to the elevations or to the structures of the protected buildings and no ground excavations are required

MacDonagh Junction , Dublin Road Highhays , Kilkenny

34m
18127CONDITIONAL23 Feb 2018

for development at this site situated at Building No. 7 (Goods Shed, a Protected Structure). The development will consist/consists of the erection of a light weight glazed canopy to span between Building 7 (Goods Shed) and Building 2 (Shopping Centre) including light weight steel framed structure and all associated works involved with the above at

MacDonagh Junction , Kilkenny

35m
19562CONDITIONAL8 Aug 2019

for the construction of a link ramp between the Goods Shed court yard of MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre and the MacDonagh Junction Train Station path, including all associated works. The proposed works are located within the environs of 2 no. Protected Structures - The Goods Shed, NIAH Ref. 12000193 & The Railway Station complex, NIAH Ref. 12000190. The proposed works relate to the ramp construction only and no works are proposed to the elevations or to the structure of the protected building

MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre , Hebron Road , Kilkenny

35m
22246CONDITIONAL13 Apr 2022

for the modification of the approved plan, Ref: P19-562, granted for the construction of a link ramp between the Goods Shed courtyard of MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre and the MacDonagh Junction Train Station path. The proposed modifications include the provision of an external stairway access attached to the link ramp structure and including all associated works. The proposed works are located within the environs of 2 no. Protected Structures - The Goods Shed, NIAH Ref. 12000193 and the Railway Station Complex, NIAH Ref. 12000190. The proposed works relate to the ramp and stair construction only and no works are proposed to the elevations or to the structure of the protected buildings and no ground excavations are required

MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre , Hebron Road , Kilkenny

53m
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

53m
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

53m
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

53m
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

54m
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

87m
20110CONDITIONAL24 Feb 2020

for the erection of 11 no. external signs and the removal of 3 no. existing signs, Sign no 1a to replace existing freestanding sign located at the Castlecomer New Road N77 adjacent to building 8 (known as Continent House). Sign no. 1b to replace existing freestanding sign located at Castlecomer New Road N77 and Dublin Road Junction, sign no. 1c to replace existing freestanding sign located at the Dublin Road entrance, sign no. 2a fixed to the existing north west façade of building 1 at the Hebron Road entrance, Sign No. 2b fixed to the existing façade of building 2 inside the pedestrian entrance off Castlecomer New Road N77 adjacent to Eddie Rockets Diner, Sign no. 3 fixed to the existing north east façade of building 1 at the Hebron Road entrance, sign no. 4 fixed to the façade at the entrance to building 4 (known as Work House Square), Sign No. 5a fixed to the existing façade of building 1 adjacent to the roundabout at the Castlecomer New Road N77 and Hebron Road Junction, sign no. 5b fixed to existing wall at the corner of the existing external carpark adjacent to building 8 (known as Priory House), Sign no. 6 fixed to southern façade of building 2, Sign no. 7 fixed to the lift shaft located in the courtyard to the south of building 7 (known as the goods shed)

MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre , Hebron Road , Kilkenny

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