Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny.
Demolition of existing buildings and construction of a discount foodstore in Graiguenamanagh.
16369 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 9 June 2016
- Reference
- 16369
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 9 June 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe development at the former Cullen Steel Site consists of demolishing 1,367 sq.m of existing buildings to construct a 1,608 sq.m single-storey discount foodstore with an off-licence. The project includes 95 parking spaces, access within the curtilage of a protected structure, and is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.
- Storey
- 1
- Floor area
- 1,608 m²
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Official record
Development description
For development at the former cullen steel site situated to the west of upper main street (r703) and south east of the graiguenamanagh outer relief road (r705) graiguenamanagh co. Kilkenny. The development will consist of the demolition of the existing buildings on site with a floor area of 1,367 sq. Metres and the construction of a single storey discount foodstore, to include off-licence use with a gross floor area of 1,608 sq. Metres (net retail area of 1,140 sq. Metres): associated signage including the erection of one free standing double sided internally illuminated sign, an electricity sub-station, associated landscaping, boundary treatment, upgrade works to existing bridge and all ancillary site development works. The development will be served by 95 no. Surface level car parking spaces with vehicular access from upper main street (r703). The subject site has an area of 1,612 ha. And the proposed access from upper main street (r703) is within the curtilage of a protected structure (protected structure ref: d150). A natura impact statement (nis) is submitted to the planning authority with the planning application.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To allow a flexible approach to development that supports the vitality and viability of the town centre including tourist related uses that complement the natural and built heritage assets of Graiguenamanagh – Tinnahinch.”
National zoning type: Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site
Objective set by the Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027 (2021–2027). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Cottage Gardens, Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny | Jan 2026 | €276,000 | 173 m |
| 26 Cottage Gardens, Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny | Apr 2025 | €270,000 | 183 m |
| 18 Cottage Gardens, Graiguenamanagh, Kilkennyprice excludes VAT | Jul 2025 | €224,670 | 188 m |
| 30 Fairview, Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny | Aug 2025 | €173,000 | 216 m |
| 27 Fairview, Graignamanagh, Co Kilkenny | Feb 2026 | €210,000 | 219 m |
| High Street, New Road, Graignamanagh | Apr 2025 | €160,000 | 223 m |
| 7 Newpark, Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny | Dec 2025 | €200,000 | 224 m |
| 59 Fairview, Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny | May 2025 | €190,000 | 271 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 received9 June 2016
- Further information requested2 August 2016
- Further information received20 January 2017
- Decision due16 February 2017
- Decision issued15 February 2017
- Appeal submitted10 March 2017
- Appeal decided19 October 2017
- Permission expiry18 October 2022
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