Legan Castle Farmhouse, Legan, Thomastown
Change of use to a seasonal glamping site at a protected structure.
19294 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 30 April 2019
- Reference
- 19294
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 30 April 2019
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for a seasonal glamping development consisting of 5 bell tents. It includes retention for a new site entrance and the conversion of existing outbuildings into seasonal facility buildings for dining, showers, and office use at a protected structure.
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Official record
Development description
For a change of use from agricultural to seasonal bell tent (glamping) development. The proposed development will consist of the seasonal erection of 5 no. Bell tents. Also planning permission to retain work on new site entrance to date, and complete new site entrance. Permission to retain is sought for change of use of an existing outbuilding that has been converted to a seasonal facility building with dining facilities, bathrooms, and showers for use during the glamping season, including alterations and change of use of an existing outbuilding that has been converted to a seasonal facility building for office during the glamping season, including alterations and all associated site works. This is a protected structure
Built & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legan, Thomastown, Kilkenny | Mar 2026 | €975,000 | 130 m |
| An Broclas, Legan, Thomastown | Sept 2025 | €530,000 | 145 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 received30 April 2019
- Further information requested20 June 2019
- Further information received25 November 2019
- Decision due22 December 2019
- Decision issued19 December 2019
- Grant issued30 January 2020
- Permission expiry29 January 2025
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