GrantedNew dwellingDecided 2 May 2019

'Fanad House', Bennettsbridge Rd., Kilkenny

Amendments to a permitted pair of semi-detached houses on Bennettsbridge Road, Kilkenny.

19155 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 13 March 2019

Reference: 19155
Authority: Kilkenny County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 13 March 2019

Summary

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The application seeks amendments to a previously permitted development of two semi-detached houses. Changes include roof alterations for attic accommodation, new dormer and gable windows, ground floor extensions, and forecourt improvements.

New dwellingamendmentsemi detachedresidential

Residential units: 2
Storeys: 3

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Official record

Development description

An bord pleanala made an order (ref pl10.247496) to grant planning permission to the applicant following on a third party appeal against a decision to grant permission (kcc reg ref 16/421) for a development consisting of a pair of semi-detached, two storey houses and related site works, services connections, etc. At the south side of the grounds of 'fanad house' guesthouse, bennettsbridge road, kilkenny. Take further notice that a planning application (kcc reg. Ref. 18/384) was made by the applicants for amendments to that permitted development. Their proposed amendments were (a)alterations to the design of the roof so as to provide for habitable accommodation (for additional bedroom (no. 4), ensuite shower,wc, linen press,stairs in each house) (b) gable windows (obscure glass) and dormer windows (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. Kilkenny county council made a decision to grant permission. A third party appeal was made to an bord pleanala - which made an order (ref. Abp-302425-18) dated the 18th january 2019 to grant permission for the proposed amendments. It is the intention of the applicants to proceed with the development of the property in line with the an bord pleanala orders. Further, it is now the intention of the applicant to apply for planning permission for a single storey single room extension to the rear and side of the southern unit in the semi-detached pair of houses.

Land-use zoning

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Existing ResidentialRS

“To protect, provide and improve residential amenities”

National zoning type: Existing residential

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.

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
11 Oak Rd, Dukesmeadows, Kilkenny	Jan 2026	€480,000	141 m
8 Castleview, Archersfield, Kilkenny	Mar 2025	€460,000	141 m
9 Oak Rd, Dukesmeadows, Bennetsbridge Rd	Jun 2026	€490,000	147 m
18 Willow Close, Kilkenny, Kilkenny	May 2026	€200,000	155 m
7 Larchfield Court, Kilkenny	Nov 2025	€290,000	171 m
96 Larchfield Court, Larchfield, Kilkenny	Nov 2025	€340,000	212 m
11 Beginis, Larchfield Court, Co Kilkenny	Dec 2025	€285,000	215 m
Derravaragh, Archers Ave, Kilkenny	Apr 2025	€822,500	235 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received13 March 2019
Decision due7 May 2019
Decision issued2 May 2019
Grant issued5 June 2019
Permission expiry4 June 2024

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