The renovation, extension, and change at High Street The Square, Castlecomer
High Street The Square, Castlecomer, Co.Kilkenny
0.053 ha · On Site
Planning application 2460374 to Kilkenny County Council: The renovation, extension, and change, at High Street The Square, Castlecomer. Granted by the council on 10 February 2025. Work commenced on 17 November 2025.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Further information requested
- Further information received
- Council granted
- Work commenced
Key facts
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.
Planning status
A commencement notice has been lodged: works are under way or about to start.
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