Chapel Lane and West Street, Callan, Co. Kilkenny
Extension and car park expansion at the existing Aldi store in Callan.
21143 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 2 March 2021
- Reference
- 21143
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 2 March 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of a 343 sq.m extension to the existing single-storey discount foodstore, increasing the gross floor area to 1,796 sq.m. It also includes a new entrance lobby, roof-mounted solar panels, and expanding the car park from 80 to 100 spaces.
- Storey
- 1
- Floor area
- 343 m²
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Official record
Development description
For development at the existing aldi discount foodstore. The proposed development will consist of: the construction of an extension to the existing single storey discount foodsore, including off-licence use (to north, south and western elevations) by c. 343s q. M additional gross floor area. The gross floor area of the store will increase from c. 1,453 sq. M. (net retail area of 990 sq. M. ) to c. 1,796 sq. M. (net retail area 1,316 sq. M. ) the proposed development includes a new entrance lobby (north and western elevation), new canopy to replace existing , and relocation of the trolley bay and bicycle stands; 1 no. Window sign (western elevation) and 1 no. External wall sign (western elevation): reconfiguration of the existing carpark including an increase of 20 no. Carparking spaces from 80 no. Spaces to 100 no. Spaces; addition of solar panels at roof level (covering c. 124 sq. M. Of roof area) and all associated landscaping and site development works on a site of approx. 1.03 ha
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To allow a flexible approach to development that supports the vitality and viability of the town centre”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Clonkil, Callan, Kilkenny | Sept 2025 | €327,000 | 183 m |
| 26 The Meadows, Callan, Co Kilkenny | May 2025 | €330,000 | 223 m |
| 4 Clonkil, Callan, Kilkenny | Jun 2025 | €360,000 | 245 m |
| Apt 5 Carey's Flats, Hague Lane Green Street, Callan | Aug 2025 | €85,000 | 301 m |
| Apt 6 Carey's Flats, Hague Lane Green Street, Callan | Dec 2025 | €90,000 | 301 m |
| Apt 1, Jimmy's Takeaway, Callan | Feb 2026 | €150,000 | 325 m |
| 53 Clonkil, Callan, Co Kilkenny | Jan 2025 | €355,000 | 335 m |
| 8 Prologue, Callan, Co Kilkennynot full market price | Nov 2025 | €141,000 | 340 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 received2 March 2021
- Further information requested23 April 2021
- Further information received19 August 2021
- Decision due15 September 2021
- Decision issued8 September 2021
- Grant issued11 October 2021
- Permission expiry10 October 2026
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