GrantedOtherDecided 3 December 2020

Castlecomer Demesne, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny

Replacement of a tree top walk with new structures within the curtilage of a Protected Structure in Castlecomer Demesne.

20686 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 13 October 2020

Reference: 20686
Authority: Kilkenny County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 13 October 2020

Summary

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The development consists of replacing the existing tree top walk and constructing a new one with standalone structures, including new towers and viewing platforms. The site is located within the curtilage of a Protected Structure, a Special Area of Conservation, and a Special Protection Area.

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Development description

For development within this site (within the curtilage of a protected structure). The development will consist/consists of the replacement of the existing tree top walk and construction of a new tree top walk comprising of new standalone structures, to include new towers and viewing platforms to the treetop walk course and all associated site works involved with the above. The proposed works are within the former castlecomer demise (rmp kk005-081). The proposed development is situated within the river barrow & river nore sac (site code 2162) and the river nore spa (site code 4233). The site is located within the curtilage of protected structures kk005-033001-, kk005-033002-, kk005-082, and is situated within flood zone a and flood zone b of the castlecomer lap.

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
La Rive, Castlecomer, Kilkenny	Jul 2025	€1,180,000	135 m
17 The Square, Fox Meadow, Kilkennyprice excludes VAT	Jan 2026	€577,093	327 m
Prince Grounds, Castlecomer, Kilkenny	Dec 2025	€248,000	393 m
33 Chatsworth St, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny	Apr 2025	€127,000	415 m

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Key dates

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Application received13 October 2020
Decision due7 December 2020
Decision issued3 December 2020
Grant issued14 January 2021
Permission expiry13 January 2026

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