The construction of a new Discount Foodstore Supermarket at Lidl Johnswell Road

Proposed development

for development at Lidl, Johnswell Road, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny, R95 A329, consisting of the construction of a new Discount Foodstore Supermarket with ancillary off-licence sales. The proposed development comprises: 1) The demolition of existing single storey Discount Foodstore with ancillary off-licence use, with a total gross floor space of 1,746 sqm and a net retail sales area of 1,274 sqm; 2) The construction of a part-single part-two storey Discount Foodstore Supermarket with ancillary off-licence use (with mono-pitch roof) measuring 2,568 sqm gross floor space with a net retail sales area of 1,742 sqm; 3) Redevelopment / reconfiguration of existing site layout, adjusted vehicular and pedestrian access points, car parking and hard and soft landscaping; and, 4) Provision and preservation/renewal of boundary treatments, free standing and building mounted signage, trolley bay enclosure, refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment, electricity substation (and switch room) structure, public lighting, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, roof mounted solar panels, cycle parking, modification of existing drainage, utility and services infrastructure and connections, waste storage facilities, and all other associated and ancillary development and works above and below ground level.

Planning status

The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information.

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