for the renovation, alteration and minor extension…
“La Rive” The Square , Castlecomer , Co Kilkenny
Proposed development
for the renovation, alteration and minor extension, change of use of an existing private dwelling (“La Rive”) to guest bedroom accommodation and wedding reception space and change of use of existing outbuildings to staff facilities for use in conjunction with the Avalon House Hotel along with all associated site and development works. All works to take place at “La Rive” The Square, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny R95 TN88. La Rive is listed on the Record of Protected for Kilkenny (C491) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301002). The Avalon House Hotel is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C494) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301005). No. 18 High Street adjoining ‘La Rive’ 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 26 Feb 2026. 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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