Planning applications in Castlecomer

for the renovation, extension, and change of use of two existing houses (The “Nurse’s Cottage” and No. 18 High Street, The Square, Castlecomer) to guest bedroom Townhouse accommodation for The Avalon House Hotel along with all associated site and development works. All works to take place at the “Nurse’s Cottage” and No. 18 High Street adjacent to the Avalon House Hotel, High Street, The Square, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. The Avalon House Hotel is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C494) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301005). The Nurse’s Cottage is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C493) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301004) and No. 18 High Street 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.

High Street The Square , Castlecomer , Co.Kilkenny · 6 Aug 2024

for works undertaken within and to the rear of “The Nurse’s Cottage” and adjacent to the Avalon House Hotel in relation to the creation of “Little Jim’s” which is a bar area operated by the Avalon House Hotel with retractable roof, glazing to courtyard, W/C’s, and change of use of part of the existing house along with all associated site and development works. All works to take place at the “Nurse’s Cottage” and adjacent to the Avalon House Hotel, High Street, The Square, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. The Avalon House Hotel is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C494) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301005). The Nurse’s Cottage is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C493) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301004) and No. 18 High Street 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

High Street The Square , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny · 25 Jul 2023

for the renovation, extension, and change of use of two existing houses (The “Nurse’s Cottage” and No. 18 High Street, The Square, Castlecomer) to guest bedroom Townhouse accommodation for The Avalon House Hotel along with all associated site and development works. All works to take place at the “Nurse’s Cottage” and No. 18 High Street adjacent to the Avalon House Hotel, High Street, The Square, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. The Avalon House Hotel is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C494) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301005). The Nurse’s Cottage is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C493) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301004) and No. 18 High Street 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

High Street The Square , Castlecomer , Co Kilkenny · 25 Jul 2023

for change of use of out-office building (Planning Reference 19/650 and Enforcement Notice ENF 18039) to a two bedroom cottage (short stay) ancillary in use to the Avalon House Hotel along with all associated site development works. All works are proposed to take place adjacent to the Avalon House Hotel, which is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C494)and on the NIAH Register (Ref. 12301005) and adjacent to an end-of-terrace house which is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C493) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301004). The 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.

Avalon House Hotel , High Street , Castlecomer · 10 Dec 2019

for change of use of out-office building (Planning Reference 19/650 and Enforcement Notice ENF18039) to a two bedroom cottage (short stay) ancillary in use to the Avalon House Hotel along with all associated site development works. All works are proposed to take place adjacent to the Avalon House Hotel, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, which is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C494) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301005) and adjacent to an end-of-terrace house which is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C493) and on the NIAH Register(Ref 12301004).The 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.

High Street , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny · 8 Nov 2019

for reconstruction of the previously demolished former out-office building adjacent to the Avalon House Hotel, along with all associated site development works. All works are proposed to take place adjacent to the Avalon House Hotel, which is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C494) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301005) and adjacent to an end-of-terrace house which is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C493) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301004). The 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. It is noted that an Enforcement Notice (ENF 18039) is in place in relation to the demolition of the out-office building

High Street , Castlecomer , Co Kilkenny · 10 Sept 2019

for a residential development of 28 dwellings consisting of 8 detached two storey four bedroom dwellings, a duplex apartment block consisting of 10 three bedroom apartments, 6 two bedroom apartments and 4 one bedroom apartments, site access road and pathways, intersite boundary treatments and associated landscaping, connection to existing mains foul and surface water services plus all associated site works

The Weir , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny · 7 Aug 2019

Loan Battery Energy Storage System

for development. The development will consist of a 10-year permission for the construction of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on a site of approximately 2.02 hectares. It will comprise 32 no. battery energy storage system units, 8 no. transformers, 1 no. control room, 1 no. switchgear, 1 no. storage container, 2 no. water tanks, underground cabling (including a 33 kV grid connection cable from the on-site switchgear to the substation serving the adjacent solar farm (Planning Reference: 16276)), fencing with access gates, 4 no. closed-circuit television (CCTV) posts, 5 no. lighting posts, 1 no. temporary construction compound, new and upgraded access tracks, and associated landscaping and ancillary works. Access to the Application Site will be provided via an existing access point off the R426, located to the southeast of the Application Site. The access point will be upgraded to facilitate safe entry and exit for traffic. The development will have an operational capacity of up to 20-megawatt peak and is designed to have an operational lifetime of 40 years. 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

Within the townland of Loan , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny · 2 Oct 2026

for the erection of a 9.0m high approx. portal industrial warehouse unit (circa 1547 sq.m floor area) for the storage and assembly of decorative, architectural and commercial light fittings, with associated office, canteen and toilet facilities, parking, external lighting, boundary fencing and associated site development works at

Castlecomer Business Park , Kilkenny Road Ballyhimmin , Castlecomer · 16 May 2018

for development. The development will consist of restoring 1.0ha of his quarry for agricultural use. This development will require a Waste Facility Permit in accordance with the Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration) Regulations 2007, as amended

Firoda , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny · 28 May 2020