Planning application · Kilkenny County Council

for the renovation, extension, and change of use of two existing houses (The “Nurse’s…

High Street The Square , Castlecomer , Co.Kilkenny

2460374 · KilkennyGranted
Reference
2460374
Planning authority
Kilkenny County Council
Received
6 Aug 2024
Decided
10 Feb 2025
Status
Granted
Floor area
593 m²
Site area
0.053 ha
Further information requested
30 Sept 2024
Further information received
15 Jan 2025

Proposed development

for the renovation, extension, and change of use of two existing houses (The “Nurse’s Cottage” and No. 18 High Street, The Square, Castlecomer) to guest bedroom Townhouse accommodation for The Avalon House Hotel along with all associated site and development works. All works to take place at the “Nurse’s Cottage” and No. 18 High Street adjacent to the Avalon House Hotel, High Street, The Square, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. The Avalon House Hotel is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C494) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301005). The Nurse’s Cottage is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C493) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301004) and No. 18 High Street is also listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C677) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301003). The development site lies within the area of Archaeological Protection (RMP KK005-082 Historic Town) and within the Architectural Conservation Area for Castlecomer as defined in the Kilkenny County Council Development Plan. The site is within the Zone of Archaeological Potential for Castlecomer as identified on the Urban Archaeological Survey for County Kilkenny.

What happens next

Permission was granted on 10 Feb 2025. Third parties may appeal within four weeks; after that the permission is final and works can start once a commencement notice is lodged.

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