Weekly Planning Alert, 21/05/2026
Planning Alert, May. 21st 2026
New and decided planning application updates issued by Kilkenny County Council on 21/05/2026
New // Coorleagh
of existing single storey detached dwelling with connection to existing wastewater treatment system and all associated site works
- Applicant: MAIREAD WHITELY
- Status: New
- Received: 08/05/2026
- Decision Date: 02/07/2026
- Decision:
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New // Bunscoil McAuley Rice
construction of an Artificial Turf Pitch with associated fencing, flood lighting, and ball stop nets
- Applicant: BOARD OF MANAGEMENT BUNSCOIL MCAULEY RICE
- Status: New
- Received: 11/05/2026
- Decision Date: 05/07/2026
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
New // Unit 5, Loughboy Industrial Estate,
for (1) a new single storey extension to the front of the existing building (2) a new single storey extension to the side of the existing building (3) part of the existing roof along the side and rear of the building to be raised (4) alterations to the existing external facades including the insertion of new windows (5) new sliding gate and supporting walls (6) internal alterations to include ancillary offices on the ground & first floor levels to the front the existing building and a mezzanine storage area to the rear of the existing building and (7) all associated site works
- Applicant: FANNING ELECTRICAL AND SOLAR LTD
- Status: New
- Received: 11/05/2026
- Decision Date: 05/07/2026
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
New // Blanchfieldspark
for the following: Permission to retain the conversion of the attached garage to habitable space and for permission to retain bathroom facility in the first floor store. The works include the conversion of the garage doors to pedestrian doors together with all ancillary services at this site
- Applicant: MICHAEL AND SIOBHAN PRIESTLEY
- Status: New
- Received: 13/05/2026
- Decision Date: 07/07/2026
- Decision:
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New // Bank of Ireland
for development. The building is located within an ACA (City Centre ACA). The development will consist of the installation of 2no. digital screens at ground floor level along the southwest elevation. All screens will be located internally within the existing window display
- Applicant: BANK OF IRELAND GROUP PLC
- Status: New
- Received: 15/05/2026
- Decision Date: 09/07/2026
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
New // BALLYKENNA
for a single storey dwelling, new effluent treatment system and associated site works
- Applicant: CONOR HENNESSY
- Status: New
- Received: 07/05/2026
- Decision Date: 01/01/1900
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
New // Rathnasmolagh
to form new vehicular site entrance with splayed entrance walls and piers and construct single storey dwelling house with wastewater treatment system and percolation bed. Install domestic water suppkly borewell with all associated site works to
- Applicant: CATHERINE FOSKIN AND GERARD MCCARTHY
- Status: New
- Received: 08/05/2026
- Decision Date: 02/07/2026
- Decision:
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New // Mount Sion,
for Sheds at her property. A main shed of 77.5 square metres and a smaller shed of 10.4 square metres which is attached to the larger shed along with associated site development works
New // Orchard View
permission to retain and complete
additions and alterations to my existing dwelling. The development will consist of
the provision of single and two storey extension to the rear of the house and changes to the side elevation
with all associate site works at Orchard View, Paulstown, Kilkenny. R95 K6P8
- Applicant: SONIA BARNES
- Status: New
- Received: 11/05/2026
- Decision Date: 05/07/2026
- Decision:
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New // Rossnanowl
for the erection of a dwelling house and domestic garage/store with treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works
- Applicant: BERNADETTE MCGRATH
- Status: New
- Received: 12/05/2026
- Decision Date: 06/07/2026
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
New // Ardabawn
for construction of one and half storey dwelling house, domestic garage, use of existing entrance, connection to Tullaroan Sewerage Scheme and Tullaroan Group Water Supply Scheme area and all associated site works .
- Applicant: SEAN BUGGY AND MARGUERITE FURLONG
- Status: New
- Received: 12/05/2026
- Decision Date: 06/07/2026
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
New // Castlebanny
for retention of conversion of dormer attic space to individual rooms with dormer windows to the front and velux’s to the rear and for planning permission to construct a porch shelter to the front of my existing house, additional window to the south side gable of house, including all necessary site works
- Applicant: PATRICK CULLEN
- Status: New
- Received: 13/05/2026
- Decision Date: 07/07/2026
- Decision:
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New // Clover Avenue
for the construction of 61No. residential units, comprising 09No. 1-bed apartments, 06No. two-bed apartments, 38No. 3-Bed two-storey terraced houses and 08No. 4-bed two-storey semi-detached houses. The development will include the removal of existing rising walls and floor slabs built as part of an earlier planning permission, the establishment of new vehicular and pedestrian access from the public road (Clover Avenue), along with all associated site development works, landscaping, open spaces, boundary treatments, service provisions, connections to public drains, and all ancillary site works
- Applicant: KILLABEG HOLDINGS LTD
- Status: New
- Received: 13/05/2026
- Decision Date: 07/07/2026
- Decision:
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New // Castletown
for development at this site. The development will consist of the provision of residential accommodation (8 modular housing units) for the exclusive occupation by workers to Galmoy Mine for the duration of the mine life within a site area of 0.55 ha. The development will also include provision of a wastewater treatment system and associated percolation area, bin storage area, parking, extension of an internal road (c. 165 m) and all associated ancillary works
- Applicant: SHANOON RESOURCES LTD
- Status: New
- Received: 13/05/2026
- Decision Date: 07/07/2026
- Decision:
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New // Ballyhendricken
sought for proposed extension and alterations to existing house and associated site works
- Applicant: WAYNE RONAN
- Status: New
- Received: 14/05/2026
- Decision Date: 08/07/2026
- Decision:
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New // BALLYKENNA
for a single storey dwelling, new effluent treatment system and associated site works
- Applicant: CONOR HENNESSY
- Status: New
- Received: 13/05/2026
- Decision Date: 07/07/2026
- Decision:
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New // R704 Garrandarragh,
for development. The development will consist of:
The provision of a 24 hours opening Service Area and Electric Vehicle charging hub and all associated works on a site of approximately 1.83 hectares in area.
The proposed development includes 20 no. EV charging points (parking spaces) with a canopy over (maximum height of 3.21 metres); 6 no. general vehicle fuel pumps islands with a canopy over (maximum height of 5.6 metres) and HGV fuel pumps with canopy over (maximum height of 6.6 metres) together with underground fuel storage tanks and ancillary pipe works.
Provision is made for an amenity/services building with a gross floor area of approximately 1,028sq.m that includes: a retail convenience store with part off-licence (total 100sqm net sales area; including ancillary off-licence of 10sq.m); 2 no. food outlets (1 no. with a Drive-Thru function) and a coffee area, communal seating area, ancillary food preparation area, internal circulation area, toilets and back of house area including storage and office. The service area building will be predominantly 6.5m high, with a central ‘pop-up’ measuring 7.9m high (containing screened plant).
Externally, provision is made for external seating; screened storage area; 63 no. standard car parking spaces, 4 no. accessible spaces, 2 no. service bays, 2 no. waiting bays, 3 no. coach parking spaces, 14 no. HGV parking spaces and 8 no. bicycle parking spaces.
A total of 37 no. signs (both illuminated and non-illuminated) are proposed (with a cumulative area of approximately 208 sq.m) to include both wall mounted signage and free-standing. The totem signs will measure 8.83m and 17.5m high.
Provision of on-site foul treatment system and percolation area. Realigned access road and new pedestrian path linking back to the existing footpath network in Mullinavat village (as previously conditioned for a motorway service area on this site under Reg Ref P17/456). Other associated works include the provision of an ESB sub-station (28 sqm); regrading of existing site levels; and all other ancillary site development, utilities, landscaping, lighting, roof mounted PV panels and boundary works.
- Applicant: PETROGAS GROUP LTD
- Status: New
- Received: 14/05/2026
- Decision Date: 08/07/2026
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
New // Ballygub
for 1) Modifications to existing dwelling and 2) Upgrade of existing septic tank to treatment plant and soil filter and all associated site works
- Applicant: CHLOE & EOGHAN FOX
- Status: New
- Received: 14/05/2026
- Decision Date: 08/07/2026
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
New // Balleen Lower Road
for the installation of a farm gate at the south side of the Balleen Lower Road (which is the extension of the Balleen Little Road)
- Applicant: MR PHILIP KEVIN O'SHEA & MR MICHAEL MARTIN O'SHEA
- Status: New
- Received: 14/05/2026
- Decision Date: 01/01/1900
- Decision:
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New // Daybreak Store
for development, as follows: The retention of alterations to the internal layout of an existing retail store, previously granted planning permission under Reg. Ref. No. 14/66. The development comprises the reconfiguration of the internal floor areas resulting in a retail area of 173.65 sq.m (increased from the permitted 120 sq.m) and a café/deli/seating area of 50.35 sq.m (reduced from the permitted 100 sq.m).
The development also includes provision for off-licence sales areas, up to a maximum of 40 sq.m, to be located within the retail area.
- Applicant: MICHAEL WALSH
- Status: New
- Received: 14/05/2026
- Decision Date: 01/01/1900
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
New // Loan
for construction of a Single Wind Turbine development on a 5.98-hectare site consisting of: -
I. A single 4.26-megawatt (MW) wind turbine with an overall tip height of 150 metres, comprising a rotor diameter of 138m and a hub height 81m;
II. Wind turbine foundation, crane hardstanding and assembly area;
III. Temporary Construction Compound;
IV. Upgrading and repositioning of existing farm entrance;
V. Upgrading and widening of existing access track;
VI. New access track;
VII. An on-site 20kV electrical substation building;
VIII. Electrical and communication cabling within private lands;
IX. Underground 20kV grid connection within private lands and within the L5851 and the R426 public roads connecting to the existing ESB Castlecomer 38kV Substation;
X. Hedge and tree removal, landscaping and reinstatement works; and
XI. All associated ancillary works.
The operational lifespan of the development will be 35-years from the date of commissioning.
This Planning Application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).
This Planning Application is not subject to an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR).
This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.
- Applicant: ART GENERATION LIMITED
- Status: New
- Received: 15/05/2026
- Decision Date: 09/07/2026
- Decision:
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New // Mungmacody
for temporary retention of the installation of a mobile home, site entrance and septic tank and percolation area and all associated site works
- Applicant: HELEN AND HARRY RANDLE
- Status: New
- Received: 14/05/2026
- Decision Date: 08/07/2026
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
New // Bawnlusk
and retention permission for the following development at the above address: Planning Permission for (a) Demolition of an existing single-storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling; (b) Construction of a single story extension to the rear of the existing dwelling; (c) Changes to the internal layout and elevations of the existing dwelling; (d) all associated site works and services; and retention permission for the existing sheds / outbuildings on the site
- Applicant: TIM & CAROLINE FERRIS
- Status: New
- Received: 14/05/2026
- Decision Date: 01/01/1900
- Decision:
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New // Clash McGrath
for the construction of a new ESB substation and all associated site development works necessary to facilitate the development
- Applicant: WILLIAM CONNOLLY AND SONS UNLIMITED COMPANY
- Status: New
- Received: 15/05/2026
- Decision Date: 09/07/2026
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
New // Ballinvally
to construct a new dormer house, detached garage, private well, sewage treatment unit and percolation area, new site entrance and all associated site development works
- Applicant: MARY O'CONNELL AND CIARAN WALLACE
- Status: New
- Received: 15/05/2026
- Decision Date: 09/07/2026
- Decision:
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New // Lughinny
to construct (i) cattle underpass, effluent storage tank, access roads and cow roadways and all ancillary site works
- Applicant: MICHAEL HICKEY
- Status: New
- Received: 15/05/2026
- Decision Date: 09/07/2026
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
New // No 3 The Green
For:
1. Single storey extension to west side of dwelling
2. Single storey extension to rear of dwelling
3. Alterations to rear roof profile at first floor level and new window
4. Porch and lobby extension to front of dwelling
5. Roof lights to attic space on west elevation
6. All necessary services and site works.
- Applicant: COLIN AND NIAMH O'HEHIR
- Status: New
- Received: 15/05/2026
- Decision Date: 09/07/2026
- Decision:
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Decided // Ballykeoghan
to build an extension to the side of their existing dwelling, to replace existing entrance door with a window and remodel the interior to a new room layout, retention permission is also sought for an enlarging of the link between the original dwelling on site and the ‘granny flat’ style extension constructed under 01/1576 along with all associated site development works
- Applicant: BRIAN AND GEORGINA CASS
- Status: Decided
- Received: 20/11/2025
- Decision Date: 14/05/2026
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
Decided // KILBRAGHAN
Planning Permission Ref: 2560554 to construct a 2 storey dwelling, garage, entrance, wastewater treatment system, borehole, soakpits & all other associated site works
- Applicant: ORLA PHELAN AND STEPHEN AHERN
- Status: Decided
- Received: 18/02/2026
- Decision Date: 17/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Newpark
for the construction of a two-story dwelling with garage, site entrance, new wastewater treatment system and percolation, with all associated site works. This application will substitute the previous planning consent 24/60627 associated with this site.
- Applicant: KEITH DORAN AND SUZANNE COYLE
- Status: Decided
- Received: 13/03/2026
- Decision Date: 07/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
- View on Council Website
Decided // Brownstown
for the demolition of previously existing cottage, retention permission for construction of part of dwelling house structure, planning permission for alterations to that previously granted under planning ref no 2360474, including changes to house design and all associated site works
- Applicant: SELINA TOBIN
- Status: Decided
- Received: 15/03/2026
- Decision Date: 09/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
- View on Council Website
Decided // Coolcullen Td
to construct additions and alterations to our existing dwelling. The development will consist of the provision of changes to all elevations and a single storey extension to the side of our existing dwelling with all associated site works
- Applicant: JOHANNA SZCZEPANIK AND MARCIN GOSPODARCZYK
- Status: Decided
- Received: 23/03/2026
- Decision Date: 17/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
- View on Council Website
Decided // Ballynunry
of works done ot date and completion of same involved in the erection of a flat roof extension to the south east elevation of our existing dwelling, and for all associated site works
- Applicant: CHARLOTTE TUCKER AND PATRICK SCHAAP
- Status: Decided
- Received: 23/03/2026
- Decision Date: 17/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // Lisdowney
of an unauthorised extension to the rear and side of my dwelling house, together with connections to an existing well and wastewater treatment system and all associated site works
- Applicant: LAURA CASCHERA
- Status: Decided
- Received: 23/03/2026
- Decision Date: 17/05/2026
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
Decided // Tybroughney
for alterations to the existing dwelling house consisting of 10.4 m² of unauthorised floor area. Permission for the construction of a dormer extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, construction of a detached domestic garage, upgrade of the existing on-site wastewater treatment system and polishing filter, together with all associated site works
- Applicant: KEVIN WALSH
- Status: Decided
- Received: 23/03/2026
- Decision Date: 17/05/2026
- Decision:
- View on Council Website
Decided // Barrowmount
for 1) Erection of a dwelling house, 2) Two number serviced sites, 3) Connection to existing foul sewer, 4) Temporary well on site to service sites prior to upgrade of mains water supply and all associated site works
- Applicant: SIOBHAN WORTLEY
- Status: Decided
- Received: 12/08/2025
- Decision Date: 07/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
- View on Council Website
Decided // Feathallagh
to erect a single storey dwelling with garage / store and all associated site works
- Applicant: DYLAN AND GRACE KEANE
- Status: Decided
- Received: 28/10/2025
- Decision Date: 14/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
- View on Council Website
Decided // Stonecarthy East
for a new residential development of eight detached dwellings, consisting of 3 No. type A two storey five bedroom detached dwellings, 2 No. type B/B1 two storey four bedroom detached dwellings, 2 No. type C two storey four bedroom detached dwellings and 1 No. type D single storey four bedroom detached dwelling with new site entrance from L8201.
Permission is also sought for demolition of existing disused well infrastructure and pump house, the construction of new well infrastructure and pump house, plus all landscaping, provision of recreation area / public open space and all associated site works.
All existing site infrastructure works including access road with entrance from the L8201, as per granted planning permission Ref. No. 19/470 and 24.60509 to be utilised.
A N.I.S. (Natura Impact Statement) has been submitted with the application and is available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy,
- Applicant: PADDY RAGGETT HOMES LIMITED
- Status: Decided
- Received: 02/11/2025
- Decision Date: 11/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
- View on Council Website
Decided // Ashtown
for existing dwelling position which differs from that permitted by permission 03/152. Retention Permission is also sought for a domestic garage, Boundary wall, entrance piers and all associated site development works
- Applicant: PETER & MARY BRIEN
- Status: Decided
- Received: 22/01/2026
- Decision Date: 14/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
- View on Council Website
Decided // Garrynarea
for the erection of a dwelling house, domestic garage/store, installation of a treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works
- Applicant: RACHEL DOWLEY
- Status: Decided
- Received: 27/01/2026
- Decision Date: 07/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
- View on Council Website
Decided // Donaghmore Upper
to construct Slatted cubicle shed (ii) Soiled water tank and all associated site works. Demolition of loose shed is also required
- Applicant: WILLIAM DOHENY
- Status: Decided
- Received: 28/01/2026
- Decision Date: 13/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
- View on Council Website
Decided // Ballygown
to construct an agricultural storage shed, an overground slurry storage tank with hard surface area for silage bale storage and all associated site works
- Applicant: SEAMUS KNOX
- Status: Decided
- Received: 03/02/2026
- Decision Date: 10/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
- View on Council Website
Decided // SMITHLANDS HOUSE
to construct a granny flat extension to the side of dwelling to include the conversion of existing garage to form part of the granny flat extension and all other associated site works
- Applicant: MARIE COSTELLOE AND MATTHEW MCWEY
- Status: Decided
- Received: 16/02/2026
- Decision Date: 10/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
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Decided // The Old School House,
for: (A) Proposed single storey & storey and a half, side and rear extension to existing storey and a half style detached dwelling. (B) Proposed single storey detached garage. Including all associated site works.
- Applicant: ALISON CONNOLLY - RICE & DANNY MOONEY
- Status: Decided
- Received: 13/03/2026
- Decision Date: 07/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
- View on Council Website
Decided // Ballynooney North
for the demolition of an existing building and the construction of a new slatted shed and all associated site works intended for development at this site situated
- Applicant: PATRICK AND SHANE GAULE
- Status: Decided
- Received: 16/03/2026
- Decision Date: 10/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
- View on Council Website
Decided // Ballyoskill
to construct a part two-storey/part single-storey dwelling house, with detached garage, wastewater treatment system, bored well and all associated site works
- Applicant: MARY MULHARE AND ENDA MOONEY
- Status: Decided
- Received: 13/03/2026
- Decision Date: 07/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
- View on Council Website
Decided // Ballyrobin
for a single storey chalet type dwelling, hardcore area, driveway, connection to existing services and all associated site works
- Applicant: PATRICK STOKES
- Status: Decided
- Received: 18/03/2026
- Decision Date: 12/05/2026
- Decision: REFUSED
- View on Council Website
Decided // Clonconey
for the existing wastewater treatment system
- Applicant: ODYSSEY SOCIAL CARE LTD
- Status: Decided
- Received: 18/03/2026
- Decision Date: 12/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
- View on Council Website
Decided // Kiltorcan
to demolish part of existing shed / slatted tank to accommodate proposed new build and to construct a new slatted tank and with roofed shed, accommodating straw bed area and central passage, including all necessary site works
- Applicant: NOEL O KEEFFE
- Status: Decided
- Received: 19/03/2026
- Decision Date: 13/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
- View on Council Website
Decided // 50 The Paddocks
to build an extension to the side and rear of existing dwelling house and all associated site development works
- Applicant: DIARMUID CODY
- Status: Decided
- Received: 20/03/2026
- Decision Date: 14/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
- View on Council Website
Decided // Rochestown
for relocation of dwelling house, sewage treatment system and site boundary from that granted (ref no. 06/1322)
- Applicant: ANN MARIE POLLOCK
- Status: Decided
- Received: 23/03/2026
- Decision Date: 17/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
- View on Council Website
Decided // Chapel Lane
to construct a single storey detached garage. Including all associated site works
- Applicant: PATRICK FORBES AND SIOBHAN CODY
- Status: Decided
- Received: 20/03/2026
- Decision Date: 14/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
- View on Council Website
Decided // Apartment 4, Roseleigh
for change of use of an existing coffee shop to a 1-bedroom residential apartment to include internal alterations, the removal of existing external signage to the front of the property and all associated drainage works
- Applicant: STEPHEN GREENE
- Status: Decided
- Received: 23/03/2026
- Decision Date: 17/05/2026
- Decision: CONDITIONAL
- View on Council Website
Decided // Sheastown
(1) a detached single storey habitable dwelling and all associated site works (2) a detached single storey stable building including all associated site works and (3) Planning Permission for a single storey extension to the side and rear of the existing habitable dwelling including a new wastewater treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works (4) modifications to the existing site entrance and (5) relocation of the existing wastewater treatment system and percolation area
- Applicant: ELIZABETH HUGHES
- Status: Decided
- Received: 23/03/2026
- Decision Date: 17/05/2026
- Decision: REFUSED
- View on Council Website
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