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Existing IMC Cinema Complex , Old Mart Street and Castlecomer Road , Kilkenny

REFUSED

Planning application 2560507

Kilkenny - Kilkenny County Council

Proposed Development

for Development at the Existing IMC Cinema Complex. The development will consist of the following: 1. Construction and provision of a part two-storey and part single-storey fast food restaurant with ‘drive thru’ facility. 2. Illuminated external restaurant signage. 3. Erection of an entrance height restrictor with signage. 4. 1 no. illuminated free standing menu display sign. 5. 2 no. ordering kiosks. 6. Driveway with access point off the existing private car park. 7. 2 no. parking bays. 8. Outdoor seating area. 9. Construction and provision a single storey retail unit. 10. Illuminated external retail unit signage. 11. Alterations to the existing carpark layout and all associated site works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    9 Aug 2025

  2. Further information requested

    3 Oct 2025

  3. Further information received

    10 Jul 2026

  4. Decision due

    6 Aug 2026

  5. Decision: REFUSED

    6 Aug 2026

Application Details

Location
Existing IMC Cinema Complex , Old Mart Street and Castlecomer Road , Kilkenny
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Site Area
0.178 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
9 August 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
6 August 2026

Location

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