No.8 Castle Hill (Protected Structure RPS No. CT 52 NIAH No: 10000097), Castle Hill, Carlow
Change of use of a protected two-storey semi-detached building from office to residential use.
2560093 · Carlow County Council · Lodged 14 April 2025
- Reference
- 2560093
- Authority
- Carlow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 14 April 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission for the change of use of an existing two-storey, semi-detached premises from office use to residential use. The works include minor internal alterations to the building, which is a protected structure.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Change of use of existing two storey, semi-detached premises from office use to residential use with minor internal alterations at no. 8 castle hill, (protected structure rps no. Ct 52, niah no: 10000097) castle hill, carlow
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, provide for and/or improve town centre facilities and uses”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
Objective set by the Carlow - Graiguecullen Joint Urban Local Area Plan 2024 - 2030 (2024–2030). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Johnstreet, Carlow | Apr 2025 | €310,000 | 23 m |
| Castle Hill, Carlow | Sept 2025 | €180,000 | 42 m |
| 3 Castle Hill Centre, Castle Hill, Graiguecullen | Apr 2026 | €150,000 | 43 m |
| 8 Castle Hill, Carlownot full market price | May 2026 | €137,000 | 43 m |
| 1 Castlehill Apts, Castlehill Centre, Castlehill | Jan 2026 | €155,000 | 48 m |
| 14 Centaur Court, Centaur St, Carlow | Apr 2025 | €173,500 | 70 m |
| 7 Centaur Court, Centaur St, Carlow | Mar 2026 | €186,000 | 70 m |
| 27 Castle Gate, Graigcullen, Carlow | Oct 2025 | €180,000 | 80 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received14 April 2025
- Decision due8 June 2025
- Decision issued6 June 2025
- Grant issued9 July 2025
- Permission expiry8 July 2030
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