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Objection stalls popular Kilkenny pub’s plans to create outdoor dining area

By Kilkenny Now 13th November 2020 0

Plans to create an outdoor dining area at a well-known county Kilkenny pub have been put on ice. Last month Kilkenny County Council approved Torca Developments’ plans to transform an outdoor area at Carroll’s Public House, a protected structure in the centre of Thomastown. However, a member of a residents’ group living in the area […]

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New housing development in centre of Kilkenny village to go ahead despite objections

By Kilkenny Now 6th November 2020 0

An Bord Pleanála has upheld a decision by Kilkenny County Council to allow a development of family houses in the centre of Piltown. The national planning authority has granted permission to developer Paul Henebery to proceed with plans to build the development of homes at a site a on the Main Street. The Bord had […]

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5-star Kilkenny resort’s golf course plans back on track as objection is withdrawn

By Kilkenny Now 5th November 2020 Post a comment

A development at one of Kilkenny’s most exclusive golf resorts can now go ahead after an objection lodged against the plans was withdrawn. The owners of Mount Juliet Estate in Thomastown, MJBE Investments 3 Limited, made an application for the retention of planning permission that allowed them to remove the putting green course at Mount […]

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New housing development in centre of Kilkenny town to go ahead despite height objections

By Kilkenny Now 25th October 2020 0

A new development of family homes in the centre of a Kilkenny town, which has been in the offing for a number of years, can finally go ahead after getting the green light from planners. Developer Cliondha O’Reilly had initially received planning permission from Kilkenny County Council to build 14 homes on a 0.83 hectare […]

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Award-winning Kilkenny restaurant overcomes objections to secure planning for major expansion

By Kilkenny Now 23rd October 2020 0

An award-winning and hugely popular Kilkenny restaurant has been given the green light for exciting new expansion plans following objections to the national planning authority. In April Kilkenny County Council granted permission to Ristorante Rinuccini on Kilkenny’s Parade to transform a former workshop on the ground floor and transform it into a new dining area. […]

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Planning authority rejects plans for new car park in Kilkenny city-centre

By Kilkenny Now 23rd October 2020 0

Plans for a 90 space car park in Kilkenny city-centre have been knocked back after the national planning authority decided the development went against the promotion of “sustainable transport” in the city. Developer City Lime Works Limited applied to Kilkenny County Council back in March for permission to build a private surface level car park […]

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National planning chiefs give green light for major redevelopment of popular Kilkenny garage

By Kilkenny Now 17th October 2020 0

A well-known county Kilkenny filling station and shop has been given the green light to undergo a massive facelift. Carroll’s Centra and Emo Oil in Ricelands, Knocktopher, was originally granted planning permission by Kilkenny County Council in March to redevelop its shop and forecourt. Under the plans, the existing shop would be completely demolished. This […]

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Landmark Kilkenny pub to be transformed into much-needed social housing

By Kilkenny Now 16th October 2020 0

Plans to transform a derelict landmark pub in the centre of a Kilkenny town into social housing units have been given the green light. The Good Shepherd Centre in Kilkenny has been granted planning permission to build 12 new apartments for families and individuals on the site of The Red Barn pub in the centre […]

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An Bord Pleanála rejects plans for large development of family homes in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 2nd October 2020 0

Plans to construct a large development of family homes on the outskirts of Kilkenny city have been blocked after the national planning authority decided the required infrastructure for a project of its size was not in place. An Bord Pleanála this week rejected plans by developer Bluelime Homes Ltd to build 40 homes on a […]

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Planning chiefs delay decision on massive Kilkenny city regeneration project

By Kilkenny Now 28th September 2020 0

An Bord Pleanála has pushed back on making a decision about one of the largest developments ever planned for Kilkenny city. The planning authority has given the public more time to have their say on a development that could transform the city-centre. Earlier this summer, Kilkenny County Council lodged plans with An Bord Pléanala for […]