Green light for development of 85 new homes in county Kilkenny town

A new development consisting of 85 homes in a Kilkenny town has finally been approved by the local authority.

Bolton Homes Limited originally submitted plans for the large development near Callan town centre in January, but the council subsequently requested further information about the development.

The plans were resubmitted this month and now the council have given the go-ahead for housing scheme.

The new development will create a home for more than 340 people and potentially increase the population of Callan by up to 15%.

The development includes the construction of 36 three-bed mid and end terrace houses; 30 three-bedroom semi-detached house; 10 four-bedroom semi-detached houses, three four-bed detached houses and six two-bed med-terrace houses.

A new créche is to be built as part of the plans as well as extra parking facilities and a new entrance from neighbouring Roselawn estate.