Demolition of existing motor showroom and service workshop building on site
LAHARTS VAN CENTRE, WATERFORD ROAD, KILKENNY
1.099 ha · Lodged
Planning application 2660348 to Kilkenny County Council: Demolition of existing motor showroom and service workshop building on site and the construction of new motor sales, at Laharts Van Centre, Waterford Road. A council decision is due by 2 August 2026.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Further information requested
- Council decision due
Key facts
Proposed development
for demolition of existing motor showroom and service workshop building (908 sq.m) on site and the construction of new motor sales and service facilities on site comprising; Building ‘A’, single storey motor sales showroom and service workshop facility with associated ancillary spaces, with a total gross floor area of 1,396 sq.m. (maximum height of c. 7m); Building ‘B’, single storey motor valeting and wash facility, secure car storage area, bin store and recycling building, all solely for use as part of the vehicle servicing business, with a total gross floor area of 570 sq.m. (maximum height of c. 5.11m) and Building ‘C’, single storey motor sales showroom facility with associated ancillary spaces, with a total gross floor area of 480sq.m. (maximum height of c. 7m) The development will also include: illuminated signage on the building facades; customer and staff car parking; new and used vehicle display parking; vehicle storage area and service parking; electric vehicle charging points; bicycle parking; external vehicle wash area; associated lighting; hard and soft landscaping including the provision of boundary treatments; SUDs measures; associated site servicing (foul and surface water drainage); and all other site excavation and development works above and below ground
Planning status
The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information. The council's decision is due by 2 Aug 2026.
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