Christian Brothers College Kilkenny , Dunningstown Road & Lousybush Lane , Loughmacask Kilkenny City
CONDITIONALPlanning application 2660254
Kilkenny - Kilkenny County Council
Proposed Development
- Construction of a two-storey sports changing-room building with associated multi-functional area at first floor and spectator stand addressing the recently permitted sports pitch, - Localised extension of the existing tarmacadam ball court area, - Relocation of existing bike racks within the existing school site, and - All associated site development works.
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Application received
28 Apr 2026
Decision due
22 Jun 2026
Decision: CONDITIONAL
22 Jun 2026
Grant issued
24 Jul 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Christian Brothers College Kilkenny , Dunningstown Road & Lousybush Lane , Loughmacask Kilkenny City
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Site Area
- 4.7 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 28 April 2026
- Status
- APPLICATION FINALISED
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Decision Date
- 22 June 2026
- Grant Date
- 24 July 2026
- Permission Expires
- 23 July 2031
Location
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