For the renovation, extension, and change of use of two existing houses (The “Nurse’s Cottage” and No. 18 High Street…

Application details

Planning reference

2460374

Council

Kilkenny County Council

Proposal description

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.

Location / address

High Street The Square , Castlecomer , Co.Kilkenny

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

6 Aug 2024

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

10 Feb 2025

Final grant date

14 Mar 2025

Planning and construction timeline

Key dated milestones from planning, appeal and official building-control records.

1. Application received

   6 Aug 2024

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   10 Feb 2025

3. Final grant

   14 Mar 2025

4. Works commenced

   17 Nov 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data