Change of use from a commercial to residential property, demolition at 53 John Street Upper, Gardens
53 John Street Upper, Gardens, Kilkenny
0.013 ha · Refused on appeal, March 2026
Planning application 2460668 to Kilkenny County Council: Change of use from a commercial to residential property, demolition and alterations to the existing building, at 53 John Street Upper, Gardens. Refused by the council on 14 July 2025; refused on appeal by An Coimisiún Pleanála on 2 March 2026.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Further information requested
- Further information received
- Council refused
- Appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála
- Refused on appeal
Key facts
Proposed development
for (a) the change of use from a commercial to residential property, (b) demolition and alterations to the existing building, extension to the rear of the existing building on ground and first floor, subdivision of the building into 2 No. studio apartments on ground floor and a 2-bedroom apartment on the first floor along with all necessary ancillary services and associated site works
Planning status
Permission was refused on appeal by An Coimisiún Pleanála on 2 Mar 2026. That decision replaces the council's; a new application would be needed.
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