The Square, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny
Conversion of an existing grain store into two residential apartments with a rear extension in Castlecomer.
22540 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 19 August 2022
- Reference
- 22540
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 19 August 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks to change the use of an existing grain store building into two two-storey apartments. The development includes a part single-storey and part two-storey rear extension, internal and external alterations, car parking, and private and communal open spaces.
- Residential units
- 2
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
For a change of use of an existing grain store building into 2 no. Two storey residential apartments, construction of a part single storey and part 2 storey extension to the rear of the existing building, internal alterations, minor alterations to the external facades of the building, car parking, private open space for each apartment, communal open space, new boundary treatments, landscaping, connection to the existing services and all associated site works (located to the rear of no's 4/5)
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 The Square, Fox Meadow, Kilkennyprice excludes VAT | Jan 2026 | €577,093 | 69 m |
| 33 Chatsworth St, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny | Apr 2025 | €127,000 | 135 m |
| 21 Kilkenny Street, Castlecomer, Kilkenny | May 2026 | €300,000 | 161 m |
| 36 Kilkenny Street, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny | May 2025 | €131,000 | 236 m |
| La Rive, Castlecomer, Kilkenny | Jul 2025 | €1,180,000 | 244 m |
| 37 Barrack St, Castlecomer, Kilkenny | Aug 2025 | €155,000 | 259 m |
| Prince Grounds, Castlecomer, Kilkenny | Dec 2025 | €248,000 | 304 m |
| Donaguile House, Donaguile, Castlecomer | Oct 2025 | €1,580,000 | 453 m |
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Timeline
- Application received19 August 2022
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