RefusedAlterationsDecided 13 April 2018

Fanad House, Bennettsbridge Road, Kilkenny

Amendments to a previously permitted pair of semi-detached houses, including roof alterations and ground floor extensions.

18115 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 20 February 2018

Reference: 18115
Authority: Kilkenny County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 20 February 2018
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 425 m²

Summary

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The applicant seeks permission for design amendments to a previously approved pair of semi-detached, two-storey houses. Proposed changes include roof alterations to provide habitable attic accommodation, new windows, front door canopies, and ground floor extensions to the side and rear.

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Storeys: 2

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Official record

Development description

Planning permission was granted for a pair of semi detached, two storey houses at the south side of the lands comprised in "fanad house" guesthouse, bennettsbridge road kilkenny by order of an bord pleanala ref: pl 10.247496 (kilkenny county council planning reg. Ref. 16/421). That development comprised: construction of two number two-storey semi-detached houses, related boundary wall treatment, turning bay and separate entrance to "fanad house", connection to drainage systems and all associated site works. Take further notice that a planning application is to be made by the applicants for amendments to the permitted design. The proposed amendments are; (a) alterations to the design of the roof so as to provide for habitable accommodation (an additional bedroom (no. 4), ensuite shower, wc, linen press, stairs) (b) gable windows (obscure glass) and a dormer window (combined) facing bennettsbridge road, (c) amendments to the pattern of windows on the front and side elevations (d) canopy over the front doors, (e) ground floor only extension to the side and rear of the southern unit and to the rear of the northern unit (f) improvements to the design of the forecourt areas and associated site works at

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Existing ResidentialRS

“To protect, provide and improve residential amenities”

National zoning type: Existing residential

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
8 Castleview, Archersfield, Kilkenny	Mar 2025	€460,000	136 m
11 Oak Rd, Dukesmeadows, Kilkenny	Jan 2026	€480,000	147 m
9 Oak Rd, Dukesmeadows, Bennetsbridge Rd	Jun 2026	€490,000	152 m
18 Willow Close, Kilkenny, Kilkenny	May 2026	€200,000	161 m
7 Larchfield Court, Kilkenny	Nov 2025	€290,000	169 m
96 Larchfield Court, Larchfield, Kilkenny	Nov 2025	€340,000	215 m
11 Beginis, Larchfield Court, Co Kilkenny	Dec 2025	€285,000	218 m
Derravaragh, Archers Ave, Kilkenny	Apr 2025	€822,500	230 m

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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.

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Application received20 February 2018
Decision due16 April 2018
Decision issued13 April 2018

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