Indefinite planning permission for an external seating and dining area at 15 John Street Lower
15 John Street Lower, Kilkenny, R95CC8N
0.046 ha · Granted · permission to Sept 2031 (estimate)
Planning application 2560686 to Kilkenny County Council: Indefinite planning permission for an external seating and dining area with 7 No. pods, Retention of a retractable canopy, at 15 John Street Lower. Granted by the council on 14 September 2026. The permission normally runs to September 2031 (an estimate: the grant plus five years).
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Further information requested
- Further information received
- Council granted
- Permission normally ends (estimate)
The end date is an estimate: the grant plus five years, the normal life of a permission. An extension or a commencement changes it.
Key facts
Proposed development
for 1) Indefinite planning permission for an external seating and dining area with 7 No. pods (as was granted a 5-year permission under planning Ref. 21131), 2) Retention of a retractable canopy and associated structural frame over part of the seating / dining area, 3) And all associated site ancillary works at No. 15, John Street Lower, Kilkenny City. No. 15 John Street Lower is located within the John Street Architectural Conservation Area and is a protected structure RPS Ref: B99 and listed on the NIAH Main Record (12000219). The proposed development area falls within the area of archaeological protection for RMP KK019-026 Historic town and also adjoins the Kilkenny City Wall National Monument RMP KK019-026 and the former precinct of St. John's Priory National Monument KK019-026068 and National Monument Ref: 344 & 331
Planning status
Permission was granted on 14 Sept 2026. The four-week appeal period has passed with no appeal recorded, so the permission is final. Works can start once a commencement notice is lodged; the permission normally runs to Sept 2031 (estimate).
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