For development works to improve universal access to the castle and grounds to consist of the following…

Application details

Planning reference

21522

Council

Kilkenny County Council

Proposal description

For development works to improve universal access to the castle and grounds to consist of the following: 1.The Installation of a Universally Accessible Lift to the north turret of the mid-19th Century Long Gallery with associated works,including part demolition of late 20th Century intermediate floor (12m2) and late 20th Century flat roof (11m2) and construction of a new,lead-clad, roof structure. 2.The construction of external steps and ramps adjacent to the north turret to provide access to the basement level. 3.The removal of late 20th Century steps(6m2) and partial removal of 20th Century Plant room(5.5m2) and 19thCentury store (33m2) to facilitate new universal access. 4.The provision of Universally Accessible W.C.& additional W.C. facilities (45m2) in the existing 19th Century basement, semi-vaulted area, external to the castle. 5.Re-landscaping works to the Castle Courtyard and curtilage, involving the permanent display of the recent archaeological excavations of Marshal's Gate (medieval entrance) which is to be partially uncovered with the formation of new embankments, a new pedestrian route and associated treatment. 6.Resurfacing works to the Castle Courtyard, including the removal of 20th Century grassed areas and replacement of existing tarmacadam surface with a new surface(2692m2). 7.Rationalisation of futureproofing of services within the courtyard, to include the installation of new drainage. 8.Conservaton and restoration of Kilkenny Limestone pavement and earthenware channels to the perimeter of the Courtyard. 9.Resurfacing works to the Formal Garden to the northwest of the Castle with the replacement of the existing tarmacadam surface treatment with a new surface(2238m2). 10.New sloped paths to provide Universal Access to the perimeter of the Formal Garden (22m2). 11.Resurfacing works to the linking path between the Formal Garden and Castle Courtyard with the replacement of the existing tarmacadam surface treatment with a new surface (872m2). 12.The replacement of existing temporary security cameras with permanent cameras and fixtures. 13.The Installation of Emergency Lighting at high level to the Castle Courtyard Facades

Location / address

Kilkenny Castle, The Parade, Kilkenny

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

15 Jun 2021

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

6 Aug 2021

Final grant date

8 Sept 2021