Ross Abbey Neighbourhood Centre, Rathculliheen, Kilkenny South
Amalgamation and change of use of two commercial units into a retail foodstore with an off-licence area.
21688 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 11 August 2021
- Reference
- 21688
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 11 August 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to merge two previously approved ground floor units (9 and 12) at Ross Abbey Neighbourhood Centre. The proposal includes changing the use from a betting shop and bar to a retail foodstore, which will include a 36 sqm off-licence area and building-mounted signage.
- Floor area
- 36 m²
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Official record
Development description
For the following: a) amalgamation of previously approved ground floor units 9&12 b) change of use of these units from previously approved betting shop & bar to retail foodstore (including) off licence area (36 sqm)) with c) associated building mounted signage, and all associated site works
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Grange, Abbey Meadows, Rathculliheenprice excludes VAT | Jul 2025 | €307,489 | 119 m |
| 5 The Grange, Abbey Meadows, Rathculliheenprice excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €286,343 | 119 m |
| 9 The Rise, Abbey Meadows, Rathculliheenprice excludes VAT | Jul 2025 | €286,344 | 119 m |
| 4 The Drive, Abbey Meadows, Rathculliheenprice excludes VAT | Jul 2025 | €307,488 | 119 m |
| 13 Abbey Lawn, Abbey Park, Ferrybank | Apr 2026 | €240,000 | 142 m |
| 1 The Grange, Abbey Meadows, Ferrybankprice excludes VAT | Sept 2025 | €349,000 | 155 m |
| 4 The Grange, Abbey Meadows, Ferrybankprice excludes VAT | Aug 2025 | €277,533 | 155 m |
| 8 The Grange, Abbey Meadows, Ferrybankprice excludes VAT | Jul 2025 | €286,343 | 155 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received11 August 2021
- Further information requested1 October 2021
- Further information received15 March 2022
- Decision due11 April 2022
- Decision issued5 April 2022
- Grant issued9 May 2022
- Permission expiry8 May 2027
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