Weekly Planning Alert, 12/03/2026

Planning Alert, Mar. 12th 2026
New and decided planning application updates issued by Kilkenny County Council on 12/03/2026

New // Fanningstown House

to - Demolish existing haybarn and 2no. small storage buildings - Construct new stable-barn (building G) consisting of 36 No. stables, tack / feed rooms including 2 no. horse walkers & 2 no. lunging rings - Construct new courtyard stables (building C) i.e. 2 no. stables & staffroom - Construct new courtyard stables (building E) i.e. 4 no. stables - Construct replacement haybarn / machinery shed (building H) - Alter existing courtyard mono-pitch storage building for use as 2no. stables & feedstore (bld F) - Construct new dungstead marked (J) - Including underground tanks, landscaping and all associated siteworks and services

• Applicant: WHISPERVIEW TRADING
• Status: New
• Received: 27/02/2026
• Decision Date: 23/04/2026
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

New // Ballycocksoost

for erection of a dwelling house, domestic garage, installation of a sewerage treatment plant, polishing filter and entrance together with all associated site works.

• Applicant: JAMES AND AINE MURPHY
• Status: New
• Received: 28/02/2026
• Decision Date: 24/04/2026
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

New // Bonnetsrath

for renovation and extension to existing dwelling, demolish existing store and all associated site works

• Applicant: LAURA WALSH AND EOIN KAVANAGH
• Status: New
• Received: 03/03/2026
• Decision Date: 27/04/2026
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

New // Omada,

to amend the existing Omada dwelling house by adding a new residential road entrance from the Old Dublin Road the construction of a new boundary wall around the existing dwelling house as well as to construct 4 No. new detached 2 storey and attic level dwelling houses and all associated works within the curtilage the existing site to be now accessed

• Applicant: CARLO AND BERNA CARDILLO
• Status: New
• Received: 03/03/2026
• Decision Date: 27/04/2026
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

New // Corloughan

for a change of design of the dwelling that was previously granted under Planning Applications 21/780 & 24/60586 to construct a dormer dwelling with on-site sewerage treatment, new entrance onto the public road and all associated works. The proposed new design will also be for a dormer dwelling with on-site sewerage treatment, new entrance onto the public road and all associated works

• Applicant: CHRISTINE COMERFORD
• Status: New
• Received: 03/03/2026
• Decision Date: 01/01/1900
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

New // Gorteen

of 21/33

• Applicant: LISA SMITH AND BEN NOLAN
• Status: New
• Received: 05/03/2026
• Decision Date: 29/04/2026
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

New // GREVINE EAST

for dwelling, garage, entrance, wastewater treatment system , connection to mains water supply, soakpits and all other associated site works

• Applicant: NIAMH PORTCH
• Status: New
• Received: 09/03/2026
• Decision Date: 03/05/2026
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

New // Knocknabooley

for reduced development from the previously granted planning permission 24/60392 at the existing detached house. The proposed retention consists of (main points): • Not extending out at the rear for a double height extension (reduction of 22 SM. • Two dormer windows to the rear, rather than one. • The existing entrance drive at the front now has cut limestone piers & metal estate fencing rather than stone pillars and rendered block walls.

• Applicant: SHEILA & DECLAN LENNON
• Status: New
• Received: 10/03/2026
• Decision Date: 04/05/2026
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

New // No.9, Friary Lane,

for the construction of 1 No. 2-storey detached housing unit , together with proposed boundary treatments, landscaping, and all associated site development works at No. 9- Friary Lane, Friary Walk, Clashacollare, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. The proposed road network and services to connect to existing residential development is known as Friary Walk, (Planning permission ref.99/1809, 10/458, 16/186, 20/189 & 25/60269)

• Applicant: ANDREW GLENNON
• Status: New
• Received: 26/02/2026
• Decision Date: 22/04/2026
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

New // Bishopshall

Farm Machinery Shed. Construction of Farm Machinery Shed consisting of five bay "A" roof farm building for the storage of farm machinery at my farmyard at Bishopshall, Kilmacow, Co Kilkenny Also applying for planning retention permission of existing two bay Grain and feed store in my farmyard

• Applicant: JAMES KELLY
• Status: New
• Received: 26/02/2026
• Decision Date: 22/04/2026
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

New // Coppenagh

the construction of a new stable building and associated site works

• Applicant: SEAMUS & GERALDINE DREA
• Status: New
• Received: 26/02/2026
• Decision Date: 22/04/2026
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

New // Westcourt North

to install an over-ground soiled water and dairy washings storage tank and all associated site works

• Applicant: TOM O'HALLORAN
• Status: New
• Received: 26/02/2026
• Decision Date: 22/04/2026
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

New // LISBALLYFROOT

to construct a 2 storey dwelling, garage, entrance, wastewater treatment system, borehole, soakpits and all other associated site works

• Applicant: AILBHE GAFFNEY EOIN RYAN
• Status: New
• Received: 26/02/2026
• Decision Date: 22/04/2026
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

New // No’s 49, 50, 51 and 52

for (a) Retention Permission for Material Alterations comprising of internal and external alterations and associated site works (b) Planning Permission for a Change of Use of the existing commercial premises to hostel accommodation comprising of (1) part of the Ground Floor level of No.49 and the First Floor level of No.49 (2) the Ground & First floor levels of No.50 (3) part of the Ground Floor level of No. 51 (4) the First floor level over commercial units 51/52 (Kilkenny Shopping Mall) and all associated site works at No’s 49, 50, 51 and 52 John Street Upper, Kilkenny.

• Applicant: BUTLER AND MCBRIDE LIMITED
• Status: New
• Received: 27/02/2026
• Decision Date: 23/04/2026
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

New // Lidl, Johnswell Road

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.

• Applicant: LIDL IRELAND IRELAND GMBH
• Status: New
• Received: 27/02/2026
• Decision Date: 23/04/2026
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

New // 88 Maudlin Street

for development of a new building containing; 4No. own door residential units, (consisting of 2No. units at ground level and 2 No. units at first floor and attic levels), basement retail unit with side access to street. The development will also consist of associated site works, ancillary related works and the demolition of the existing retail unit

• Applicant: GARRY WALL
• Status: New
• Received: 27/02/2026
• Decision Date: 23/04/2026
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

New // 4 New Road

for development consisting of: a) The demolition of the existing detached garage at the rear b) Part demolition of the existing rear extension c) Alternations & refurbishment of the existing dwelling house d) External Wall Insulation System to the front, side and rear walls e) A new single storey extension to the rear with side entrance to house f) A new porch and steps to the front g) Widening of the property entrance gates and driveway including dropped kerb h) New parking/turning area to the front and rear i) And associated site works

• Applicant: ANSELM & MARY MOLLOY
• Status: New
• Received: 28/02/2026
• Decision Date: 24/04/2026
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

New // Chapel Street

to demolish the existing dormer dwelling and to construct a new dormer dwelling with on site parking and all associated works

• Applicant: THOMAS FOLEY ENGINEERING LTD
• Status: New
• Received: 28/02/2026
• Decision Date: 24/04/2026
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

New // Tincashel

to construct a new dwelling house, entrance, effluent treatment system and all associated site works

• Applicant: PAT & ROSELEEN LAWLOR
• Status: New
• Received: 02/03/2026
• Decision Date: 26/04/2026
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

New // Loughmerans

for Construction of (i) roof over existing slatted tank (ii) Calf shed and all associated site works. Permission for Retention of (I) cubicle shed with slatted tanks (ii) slatted tank and all associated site works

• Applicant: LOUGHMERANS FARM LTD
• Status: New
• Received: 02/03/2026
• Decision Date: 26/04/2026
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

New // Leggetsrath West

FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION FOR OFFICE SPACE TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF EXISTING TWO STOREY OFFICE BUILDING, INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL WINDOWS IN BOTH THE SOUTH AND WEST FACING ELEVATIONS OF THE EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING, AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS AT THE EXISTING MOTORWAY MAINTENANCE DEPOT

• Applicant: TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE IRELAND (TII)
• Status: New
• Received: 02/03/2026
• Decision Date: 26/04/2026
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

New // Castle Eve

to construct an over-ground slurry tank, and permission to construct an 8-span shed to house farm machinery and for dry storage and all associated site works

• Applicant: PHILIP O BRIEN FARMS LIMITED
• Status: New
• Received: 04/03/2026
• Decision Date: 28/04/2026
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

New // Courtnaboughla

to construct a slatted underground effluent tank adjacent to existing suckler house also lean to type building covering this tank joined onto existing building together with all associated site works

• Applicant: JOANNE CUSHEN BRIDGET HICKEY AND
• Status: New
• Received: 04/03/2026
• Decision Date: 01/01/1900
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

New // Bishopslough Newtown

for a two-storey four-bedroom dwelling house, a detached garage, a vehicular site entrance, a new septic tank and percolation area, a bored well and all associated site works

• Applicant: RACHEL MOLLOY
• Status: New
• Received: 04/03/2026
• Decision Date: 28/04/2026
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

New // Loughill

to demolish dwelling house & existing shed both of which are derelict. Permission is also sought to erect a new dwelling house, new site entrance, septic tank treatment system, percolation area, and all associated site works

• Applicant: CONOR DELANEY
• Status: New
• Received: 04/03/2026
• Decision Date: 28/04/2026
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

New // Narrabane South

to erect a single storey extension to front and side of existing dwelling

• Applicant: JOHN AND JENIFER CAREN
• Status: New
• Received: 05/03/2026
• Decision Date: 29/04/2026
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

New // Castlebanny Above Ground Installation (AGI)

for the replacement of approximately 120 m of existing 2.4 m high chainlink fencing and associated gates with 120 m of new 2.4 m high green palisade security fencing/gates and all associated site works

• Applicant: GAS NETWORKS IRELAND
• Status: New
• Received: 09/03/2026
• Decision Date: 03/05/2026
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

New // Moonveen

to construct a New Domestic Shed all associated works

• Applicant: EOIN DUNPHY
• Status: New
• Received: 09/03/2026
• Decision Date: 03/05/2026
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

New // Ferryhouse

for 3 no. Bell Tents, shower and toilet unit with new sewage treatment system and all ancillary works

• Applicant: LISA SPENCER
• Status: New
• Received: 09/03/2026
• Decision Date: 03/05/2026
• Decision:
• View on Council Website

Decided // Mountgale

for change of use of former creamery to residential use to include demolition, alterations and extension to existing creamery building comprising of: demolition of lean two structure, construction of a single storey extension and internal and external alterations to existing creamery building creating a 2 bed dwelling house, alterations to existing garage building, construction of site entrance, installation of a domestic waste water treatment system and all associated site works

• Applicant: MICHAEL DUNNE
• Status: Decided
• Received: 28/08/2025
• Decision Date: 04/03/2026
• Decision: CONDITIONAL
• View on Council Website

Decided // Ormonde College

FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW PEDESTRIAN LIFT WITHIN THE STAIRWELL AREA OF ORMONDE COLLEGE, INCLUDING INTERNAL ALTERATIONS AT GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR LEVELS, AN EXTERNAL EXTENSION AT FIRST FLOOR LEVEL, AND ALL ASSOCIATED WORKS AT ORMONDE COLLEGE, ORMONDE ROAD, KILKENNY, A PROTECTED STRUCTURE (REF. B128), WHICH IS LOCATED WITHIN THE PATRICK STREET ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION AREA

• Applicant: KILKENNY AND CARLOW EDUCATION AND TRAINING BOARD (KCETB)
• Status: Decided
• Received: 22/10/2025
• Decision Date: 05/03/2026
• Decision: CONDITIONAL
• View on Council Website

Decided // Airmount Road

to construct a single storey extension to the southern side of my dwelling, a two storey extension to the northern side of my dwelling, to convert the existing single storey part of my dwelling to two storey, raise the level of the entire roof, relocate the entrance and all ancillary site works.

• Applicant: EMMA O'BRIEN
• Status: Decided
• Received: 05/01/2026
• Decision Date: 01/03/2026
• Decision: CONDITIONAL
• View on Council Website

Decided // Ballycuddihy

for a cattle shed over slatted tank, concrete apron and associated site works necessary to facilitate the proposed development

• Applicant: JOHN & PADHRAIC TYNAN
• Status: Decided
• Received: 06/01/2026
• Decision Date: 02/03/2026
• Decision: CONDITIONAL
• View on Council Website

Decided // Damerstown East

to change house type, and the position of the house on site of previously permitted planning application reference 2214. The proposed development consists of the provision of a single storey dwelling. Permission is also requested for a single storey ancillary garage with all associated site works

• Applicant: MICHELLE MAHER
• Status: Decided
• Received: 08/01/2026
• Decision Date: 04/03/2026
• Decision: CONDITIONAL
• View on Council Website

Decided // Knockreagh House

for the following: a) Construction of a milking parlour, dairy and ancillary rooms, drafting and handling facilities, waiting yard, calf rearing pens, meal bin, water storage tank and underground slatted parlour washings storage tank b) Construction of an agricultural shed consisting of cubicles, feeding area and underground slurry storage tanks c) Installation of PV Panels on the roof of existing shed and all associated site works

• Applicant: MIKE AND EMMET NOLAN
• Status: Decided
• Received: 21/03/2025
• Decision Date: 05/03/2026
• Decision: CONDITIONAL
• View on Council Website

Decided // Malzard’s Bar. Main Street

for indefinite retention of an extension to existing public house, namely a sheltered outdoor bar and seating area. To include bar facilities, raised seating areas, toilet facilities plus a retractable roof structure and wall enclosures. An external rain shelter, plus all associated works at, Malzard’s Bar. Malzards Bar forms part of a protected structure C215 – ‘O’Grady’ marblised lettering to front façade, which is unaffected by the subject development to the rear of the existing bar and public house

• Applicant: FRED MALZARD
• Status: Decided
• Received: 04/06/2025
• Decision Date: 04/03/2026
• Decision: CONDITIONAL
• View on Council Website

Decided // Lacken

development to the dwelling house at Lacken, County Kilkenny consisting of: a) The demolition of the existing front porch and the rear bathroom extensions b) Refurbishment of the existing 2 storey dwelling including a new roof with raised ridge level (+0.7M), replacement windows & new window openings, re-rendered walls & closing up of the front door c) A new 2 storey extension to the south d) New driveway to south of the dwelling e) Relocation of the dwelling entrance to the upper level on the south side f) New wastewater treatment system g) And associated site works

• Applicant: PADRAIC & CAROLINE WHITE
• Status: Decided
• Received: 24/06/2025
• Decision Date: 02/03/2026
• Decision: CONDITIONAL
• View on Council Website

Decided // “La Rive” The Square

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

• Applicant: AVALON HOUSE HOTEL LTD.
• Status: Decided
• Received: 15/09/2025
• Decision Date: 26/02/2026
• Decision: CONDITIONAL
• View on Council Website

Decided // Roscon

to extend an existing agriculture shed to provide a slatted dairy unit and milking parlor and to construct a Silage Pit and all associated site works

• Applicant: TOM AND MICHAEL LANDY
• Status: Decided
• Received: 13/10/2025
• Decision Date: 01/03/2026
• Decision: CONDITIONAL
• View on Council Website

Decided // Market St,

to modify existing front/street elevation to include new single door and internal lobby to access first floor, new first floor bedroom extension to the rear/east elevation and all associated site development works at Dino's Takeaway

• Applicant: AZEM ALIU
• Status: Decided
• Received: 04/11/2025
• Decision Date: 26/02/2026
• Decision: CONDITIONAL
• View on Council Website

Decided // Garryrickin

for the following. 1. To remove a front extension, a rear extension and a side extension. 2. To lower the roof and remove the first floor of the existing dwelling, thus making it a single storey dwelling. 3. Construct a single storey extension to the rear of the now altered, refurbished single storey dwelling. 4. A new on-site wastewater treatment system and raised soil polishing filter and all associated site works on lands

• Applicant: JAMES CAHILL AND LYDIA CODY
• Status: Decided
• Received: 05/11/2025
• Decision Date: 01/03/2026
• Decision: CONDITIONAL
• View on Council Website

Decided // Killaoe

to erect a calf house and ancillary concrete works on my lands

• Applicant: VINCENT O'HALLORAN FARM LTD
• Status: Decided
• Received: 02/01/2026
• Decision Date: 26/02/2026
• Decision: CONDITIONAL
• View on Council Website

Decided // Ballyhenebery

to construct an agricultural underpass and all associated site works.

• Applicant: FRANK PURCELL
• Status: Decided
• Received: 06/01/2026
• Decision Date: 02/03/2026
• Decision: CONDITIONAL
• View on Council Website

Decided // 3 Saint Francis Terrace,

to replace existing pedestrian entrance with a larger vehicular entrance, including works to footpath, including all associated site works.

• Applicant: MAURICE AND OLIVIA WALL
• Status: Decided
• Received: 09/01/2026
• Decision Date: 05/03/2026
• Decision: CONDITIONAL
• View on Council Website

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