Planning application 2660117
For development at Lidl, Johnswell Road, Kilkenny, Co.
Lidl Johnswell Road, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny
Application timeline
Key milestones
Key dated milestones from the planning record.
Application received
Further information requested
Further information received
Decision due
Target dateCurrent decision target recorded by the council.
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Why this application matters
Store Replacement and Expansion
The proposal would replace the existing Lidl discount foodstore on Johnswell Road, demolishing 1,746 sq m of existing gross floorspace and constructing a new part-single, part-two-storey supermarket of 2,568 sq m. Net retail sales space would increase from 1,274 sq m to 1,742 sq m.
Site and Access Renewal
The scheme includes a comprehensive reconfiguration of the established retail site, covering vehicular and pedestrian access, parking, hard and soft landscaping, drainage, utilities and boundary treatments.
Customer and Energy Infrastructure
Associated works include cycle parking, electric-vehicle charging, roof-mounted solar panels, public lighting, trolley-bay facilities, waste storage, signage, refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, and an electricity substation and switch room.
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Application details
- Planning reference
- 2660117
- Council
- Kilkenny County Council
- Proposal description
- For development at Lidl, Johnswell Road, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny, R95 A329, consisting of the construction of a new Discount Foodstore Supermarket with ancillary off-licence sales. The proposed development comprises: 1) The demolition of existing single storey Discount Foodstore with ancillary off-licence use, with a total gross floor space of 1,746 sqm and a net retail sales area of 1,274 sqm; 2) The construction of a part-single part-two storey Discount Foodstore Supermarket with ancillary off-licence use (with mono-pitch roof) measuring 2,568 sqm gross floor space with a net retail sales area of 1,742 sqm; 3) Redevelopment / reconfiguration of existing site layout, adjusted vehicular and pedestrian access points, car parking and hard and soft landscaping; and, 4) Provision and preservation/renewal of boundary treatments, free standing and building mounted signage, trolley bay enclosure, refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment, electricity substation (and switch room) structure, public lighting, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, roof mounted solar panels, cycle parking, modification of existing drainage, utility and services infrastructure and connections, waste storage facilities, and all other associated and ancillary development and works above and below ground level.
- Location / address
- Lidl Johnswell Road, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny
- Application type
- PERMISSION
- Received / registered
- 27 Feb 2026
Location context
Nearby sold prices
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