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Former Bank of Ireland building , Market Street , Thomastown

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2660081

Kilkenny - Kilkenny County Council

Proposed Development

for Design amendments to a development previously granted planning permission under application number 24/60446. The newly proposed works consist of; Conservation and restoration works to the original historic bank building – A Protected Structure – remain as granted and include: the refurbishment of existing windows and doors; the refurbishment of existing roof finishes; the refurbishment of historic ceilings; and refurbishment works to the existing façade including re-painting works. Minor internal alterations to existing walls and doors are also proposed to accommodate the proposed new use. Alterations to the existing single-storey flat roof extension to the rear and side of the building are proposed to include: the provision of a new pitched roof in part; internal alterations to accommodate the proposed new use; alterations to the Marsh’s Street elevation and the rear elevation; and the provision of new high-performance glazing and doors. Design amendments associated with this application are confined to the external rear courtyard. The previously approved demolition of two existing single-storey structures is no longer proposed; instead, these buildings are proposed to be retained and reused to accommodate the storage, preparation and processing of ceramics-related materials. The previously permitted pitched-roof structure and covered walkway are proposed to be amended to a lightweight timber-framed covered walkway connecting the outbuildings and the existing vehicular entrance on Marsh’s Street. A new pedestrian entrance and path is proposed from the rear public carpark to the building.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    12 Feb 2026

  2. Decision due

    8 Apr 2026

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    8 Apr 2026

  4. Grant issued

    11 May 2026

Application Details

Location
Former Bank of Ireland building , Market Street , Thomastown
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Site Area
0.116 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
12 February 2026
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
8 April 2026
Grant Date
11 May 2026
Permission Expires
10 May 2031

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