GrantedChange of useDecided 24 May 2021

Waterford Road, Kilkenny, R95 WVX9

Change of use to allow off-licence alcohol sales at a Circle K service station.

21244 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 31 March 2021

Reference: 21244
Authority: Kilkenny County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 31 March 2021

Summary

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The application seeks permission to change the permitted retail use to include the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises. The off-licence area will occupy 8.5 sqm and remain ancillary to the primary retail use of the service station.

Change of useretailoff licencepetrol station

Floor area: 9 m²

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Official record

Development description

For change of use from permitted retail use to retail use including the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises (i. E. Off licence use) within the overall permitted retail unit, where the floor area for the off licence use is 8.5 sqm and is ancillary to the primary retail use at circle k service station.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

General BusinessUC

“To provide for general development”

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

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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Dun Mhuire, Waterford Rd, Kilkenny	Apr 2025	€650,000	152 m
Galtrim, Waterford Road, Kilkenny	Apr 2026	€820,000	160 m
3 Hollybank Drive, Clongowan, Kilkenny	May 2025	€360,000	191 m
8 Cashel Dr, Cashel Downs, Waterford Rd	Feb 2025	€470,000	211 m
46 Hollybank Lawn, Waterford Rd, Kilkenny	Jan 2026	€352,500	215 m
36 The Paddocks, Kells Rd, Kilkenny	Oct 2025	€430,000	230 m
11 Hollybank Lawn, Clongowen, Waterford Rd	Nov 2025	€370,000	232 m
2 Smithsland Court, Outrath Road, Kilkenny	Aug 2025	€380,000	253 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received31 March 2021
Decision due25 May 2021
Decision issued24 May 2021
Grant issued25 June 2021
Permission expiry24 June 2026

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