GrantedRetentionDecided 22 January 2019

MacDonagh Junction, Kilkenny

Temporary retention of a 45-space surface car park at MacDonagh Junction.

18762 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 20 November 2018

Reference: 18762
Authority: Kilkenny County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 20 November 2018

Summary

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This application seeks the temporary retention of a 45-space surface car park on a 0.15-hectare site originally permitted for a hotel. The car park will revert to its permitted hotel use once construction on that phase of the mixed-use development begins.

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Official record

Development description

For development at this site. The development will consist of: temporary retention of a surface carpark (previously permitted planning ref no. 08/56 & 11990058) at a previously permitted mixed-use scheme (the 'parent permission' kilkenny borough council reg. Ref. 03/32: an bord pleanala reg. Ref. Pl62.207285). The temporary surface carpark is on the site of the permitted hotel (building no
Of approximately 0.1505 ha. Forming part of the macdonagh junction and adjoining lands of 4.94 ha approximately, kilkenny. The development for which temporary retention permission is sought consists of: the provision of 45 no. Surface car spaces (including 2 no. Disabled spaces); a turning area; drainage, lighting, flagpoles, bollards, pay and display machine; and all associated site development works. The temporary car park will revert to its permitted hotel use under reg. Ref. 03/32 (or an amendment to that permission) once construction of that development commences

Land-use zoning

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General BusinessUC

“To provide for general development”

National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
2 Park Avenue, Bishops Lough, Kilkennyprice excludes VAT	Jun 2025	€361,233	78 m
The Bungalow, Tullaroan, Kilkenny	Jan 2025	€320,000	78 m
82 Mc Donagh, Donagh, Kilkenny	Feb 2026	€230,000	104 m
114 Station House, Macdonagh Junction, Kilkenny	Jun 2025	€235,000	104 m
127 Mcdonagh Junction, Kilkenny	Feb 2026	€235,000	104 m
Mac Donagh Junction, Apt 66, Kilkenny	May 2025	€167,500	104 m
Apt 110, Station House, Mcdonagh Junction	Jan 2025	€229,000	104 m
Apt 110, Station House, Mcdonagh Junction	Nov 2025	€252,000	104 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received20 November 2018
Decision due23 January 2019
Decision issued22 January 2019
Grant issued22 February 2019
Permission expiry21 February 2021

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