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

Planning status

A commencement notice has been lodged: works are under way or about to start.

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