KILKENNY ST, CASTLECOMER, KILKENNY

for a) The removal of ‘Little Jims’ bar area as operated by the Avalon House Hotel including WC’s, retractable roof and glazing to courtyard; b) Works to No. 18 High St. to provide new opening into proposed extension as scheduled below; c) Alteration and refurbishment works within ‘The Nurses Cottage’; d) A Single storey extension (243m2) within the existing courtyard linking the existing Avalon Hotel with No. 18 High Street, ‘The Nurses Cottage’, and the existing out-office building; e) Change of use of the out-office building (on the grounds of the Avalon House Hotel) for use as wedding ceremony space; f) Along with all associated site and development works. All works to take place at the Avalon House Hotel, The Square, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny R95 TN88, within the ‘Nurses Cottage’, The Square Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny R95 K6W0 and within the curtilage of No. 18 High Street, The Square Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny R95N7Y2. The Avalon House Hotel is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C494) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301005). No. 18 High Street (R95N7Y2) adjacent the Avalon House Hotel is also listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C677) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301003). The Nurse’s Cottage (R95 K6W0) is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C493) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301004). 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.

for alterations to No. 18 High Street, The Square, Castlecomer Co. Kilkenny previously granted planning permission under planning reference 24/60374. The alterations will include the omission of the granted part three / part single storey rear extension (70m2) and alterations to ground, first and second floor layouts along with all associated site and development works. All works to take place at 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 adjacent 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.

for a special education classroom extension to the existing school to include the construction of a new roof and glazed structure over existing external yard area, associated adjustments to existing building and all associated siteworks

for the renovation, alteration and minor extension, change of use of an existing private dwelling (“La Rive”) to guest bedroom accommodation and wedding reception space and change of use of existing outbuildings to staff facilities for use in conjunction with the Avalon House Hotel along with all associated site and development works. All works to take place at “La Rive” The Square, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny R95 TN88. La Rive is listed on the Record of Protected for Kilkenny (C491) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301002). The Avalon House Hotel is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C494) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301005). No. 18 High Street adjoining ‘La Rive’ 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

for a new residential development of 20 new dwellings consisting of 2 No. Type A – Four bedroom semi detached two storey dwellings, 4 No. Type B/B1 – Three bedroom semi detached two storey dwellings, 4 No. Type C – two bedroom semi detached two storey dwellings, 4 No. Type D – two bedroom two storey townhouses, 6 No. Type E – one bedroom single storey townhouses, provision of public open space; landscaping and boundary treatments and new planting; water and utility services and connections; lighting; plus all enabling and ancillary development and works above and below ground level, plus a new site entrance. The proposed development falls within the curtilage of Donaguile House, a protected structure RPS reference C507,

for a new residential development of 20 new dwellings consisting of 2 No. Type A – Four bedroom semi detached two storey dwellings, 4 No. Type B/B1 – Three bedroom semi detached two storey dwellings, 4 No. Type C – two bedroom semi detached two storey dwellings, 4 No. Type D – two bedroom two storey townhouses, 6 No. Type E – one bedroom single storey townhouses, provision of public open space; landscaping and boundary treatments and new planting; water and utility services and connections; lighting; plus all enabling and ancillary development and works above and below ground level, plus a new site entrance

for change of use of existing dwelling to Eirbnb usage, and all associated site works

for a change of use from existing two-storey, post office building (protected Structure RPS No. C496 - NIAH 12301014) to a restaurant/café over 2 floors. Alterations to the front façade (reinstatement of two full windows), alterations to the rear façade (reinstatement of one full window), minor internal alterations including toilet facilities and all associated site works

for an amendment to the development previously permitted under planning Register Reference Number 24/60352 for a temporary work area containing three bored test water wells, located at a site measuring 1.1 Ha. The proposed amendment includes a revision to the permitted discharge management system specified within the previously submitted Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening Report and Natural Impact Statement (NIS). There are no other changes proposed to the permitted development. An updated AA Screening Report and NIS accompanies this application,

to demolish an existing dwelling and kiosk and to construct two dwellings consisting of one semi-detached unit with all associated site works