GrantedAlterationsDecided 6 August 2021

Kilkenny Castle, The Parade, Kilkenny

Universal access improvements at Kilkenny Castle, including a new lift, ramps, and landscaping.

21522 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 15 June 2021

Reference: 21522
Authority: Kilkenny County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 15 June 2021

Summary

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Development works are proposed to improve universal access to Kilkenny Castle and its grounds. This includes installing a lift in the north turret, partial demolition of 20th-century structures, constructing external steps and ramps, providing accessible toilets, and re-landscaping the courtyard to display archaeological excavations.

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Official record

Development description

For development works to improve universal access to the castle and grounds to consist of the following
The installation of a universally accessible lift to the north turret of the mid-19th century long gallery with associated works,including part demolition of late 20th century intermediate floor (12m2) and late 20th century flat roof (11m2) and construction of a new,lead-clad, roof structure
The construction of external steps and ramps adjacent to the north turret to provide access to the basement level
The removal of late 20th century steps(6m2) and partial removal of 20th century plant room(5.5m2) and 19thcentury store (33m2) to facilitate new universal access
The provision of universally accessible w. C. & additional w. C. Facilities (45m2) in the existing 19th century basement, semi-vaulted area, external to the castle
Re-landscaping works to the castle courtyard and curtilage, involving the permanent display of the recent archaeological excavations of marshal's gate (medieval entrance) which is to be partially uncovered with the formation of new embankments, a new pedestrian route and associated treatment
Resurfacing works to the castle courtyard, including the removal of 20th century grassed areas and replacement of existing tarmacadam surface with a new surface(2692m2)
Rationalisation of futureproofing of services within the courtyard, to include the installation of new drainage
Conservaton and restoration of kilkenny limestone pavement and earthenware channels to the perimeter of the courtyard
Resurfacing works to the formal garden to the northwest of the castle with the replacement of the existing tarmacadam surface treatment with a new surface(2238m2)
New sloped paths to provide universal access to the perimeter of the formal garden (22m2)
Resurfacing works to the linking path between the formal garden and castle courtyard with the replacement of the existing tarmacadam surface treatment with a new surface (872m2)
The replacement of existing temporary security cameras with permanent cameras and fixtures
The installation of emergency lighting at high level to the castle courtyard facades

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Amenity / Green links/Biodiversity conservation/ Open Space/RecreationOS

“To allow for green links and biodiversity conservation and to preserve, provide and improve recreational open space”

National zoning type: Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other

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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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
70-71 Patrick Street, Kilkennyprice excludes VAT	Jul 2025	€771,806	181 m
Claddagh, Castle Gardens, Kilkenny	Jul 2025	€920,000	196 m
Murphy'S Woolen Hall, 11 High Street, Kilkenny	Apr 2026	€150,000	226 m
4 Upper Patrick Street, Kilkenny	Oct 2025	€275,000	265 m
19 And 20 John Street, Kilkenny, Kilkenny	Nov 2025	€605,000	280 m
28 Regency Court, Friary St, Kilkenny	Jun 2025	€190,000	287 m
4 Berkley Row, Maudlin St, Kilkenny	Jul 2025	€234,000	295 m
47 Regency Court, Friary St, Kilkenny	Apr 2026	€220,000	324 m

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Key dates

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Application received15 June 2021
Decision due9 August 2021
Decision issued6 August 2021
Grant issued8 September 2021
Permission expiry7 September 2026

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