for a change of use and development at the former Bank of Ireland building…

Proposed development

for a change of use and development at the former Bank of Ireland building, Market Street, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, R95Y962, a Protected Structure, to create a new Centre of Excellence for Ceramics. The proposed works consist of: Conservation and restoration works to the original historic bank building including: the refurbishment of existing windows and doors; the refurbishment of existing roof finishes; the refurbishment of historic ceilings; refurbishment works to the existing façade including re-painting works; and the provision of a new ground floor structure and finishes. 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. Externally it is proposed to remove two single-storey external shed structures and replace with a new single-storey, pitched roof structure for the storage, preparation, and processing of materials, accessed via a covered walkway from the building and the existing vehicular entrance from Marsh’s Street. A new pedestrian entrance and path is proposed from the rear public carpark to the building

What happens next

Permission was granted on 14 Mar 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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