For the demolition of an existing shed along the North boundary and the removal of existing trees.

Application details

Planning reference

2460350

Council

Kilkenny County Council

Proposal description

For the demolition of an existing shed along the North boundary and the removal of existing trees. It is proposed that part of the existing wall and piers are planned to be removed by hand and reconstructed to facilitate the widening of the existing gate/entrance off Waterford Road. A memorial garden and sculpture is proposed in front of the convent in remembrance of the St. Joseph community. Two separate blocks are proposed, Block A and Block B. Block A four-storey building with 21 apartments located at the western corner of the site, and Block B five-storey building with 19 apartments located at the northern corner of the site, with a total of 40 units. All with associated realignment of internal road, car parking spaces, cycle parking, bin storage, landscaping, boundary treatments, drainage all with associated site works

Location / address

Deansground , Waterford Road , Co. Kilkenny

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

18 Jul 2024

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

23 Apr 2025

Appeal lodged

8 May 2025

Appeal decision

Grant permission with revised conditions

Appeal decision date

9 Sept 2025

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the council planning record and An Coimisiún Pleanála appeal records.

1. Application received

   18 Jul 2024

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   23 Apr 2025

3. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   8 May 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

4. Appeal decision: Grant permission with revised conditions

   9 Sept 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case