Old Canal Stores, Ballyellen Road, Goresbridge
Retention, demolition, and change of use works at a protected canal store in Goresbridge.
19259 · Carlow County Council · Lodged 28 June 2019
- Reference
- 19259
- Authority
- Carlow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 28 June 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks retention for roof replacement and a sliding gate at a protected structure. It also requests permission to change the ground floor use to a museum and cafe, demolish a lean-to structure for a new 61 sqm kitchen/toilet block, and refurbish industrial sheds.
- Floor area
- 61 m²
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Official record
Development description
Retention permission is sought for replacement of roof structure and re-slating with salvaged and original slate, to the old canal store, a protected structure cw124 (adjoining goresbridge a protected structure cw6) and for the retention of an unauthorised sliding gate to the rear vehicular access. Permission is sought for a change of use of the existing ground floor to original 3 storey section (including raised area to north for canal museum and cafe). This use is the first phase of a later development of upper floors which for now are being made structurally stable. Demolition of existing single lean-to structure and toilet block and its replacement with new flat roofed single storey structure for use as kitchen and toilets to new canal museum cafe, area 61sqm. Refurbishment of existing industrial shed structures to allow for covered parking bike storage (and occasional community event). The installation of a fire escape access and stair from rear barrel vault shed through existing blocked opening onto ballyellin road. Re-fenestration of all upper floor windows and first floor structural repair of building shell and fire rating, however the use of these floors is not being considered in this phase, and there will be no public access. Glass walled viewing deck and cafe (57sqm) to canal side. Provision of a new waste water treatment system and tertiary sand filter. The provision of car spaces within the shed structure. The repair of first and second floor rooms to residential section including reconstruction of brick partitions and internal stairs
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 Barrack Street, Goresbridgeprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €200,000 | 329 m |
| 2 Barrack Street, Goresbridge, County Kilkennyprice excludes VAT | Jan 2026 | €215,000 | 352 m |
| 8 Barrack Street, Goresbridge, Co Kilkenny | Apr 2025 | €120,000 | 361 m |
| Apartments 1, 11 - 13 Barrack Street, Goresbridge | Sept 2025 | €660,793 | 366 m |
| Barrack St, Goresbridge, Kilkenny | Apr 2025 | €124,000 | 369 m |
| Barrack St, Goresbridge, Co Kilkenny | Jul 2025 | €240,000 | 384 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received28 June 2019
- Further information requested21 August 2019
- Further information received20 March 2020
- Decision due16 April 2020
- Decision issued11 June 2020
- Grant issued14 July 2020
- Permission expiry13 July 2025
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