20 William Street, Kilkenny City, R95 EFC9
Demolition of rear extensions and construction of a new three-storey rear extension with renovations.
2387 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 6 April 2023
- Reference
- 2387
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 6 April 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of single-storey rear extensions and outbuildings, followed by the construction of a new three-storey rear extension. The existing three-storey property will also be renovated within the historic walled town of Kilkenny.
- Storeys
- 3
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Official record
Development description
To carry out the following works: a) demolition of single storey rear extensions and outbuilding walls b) a new three storey extension to the rear of the property to accommodate new kitchen, bathroom facilities, bedroom and utility space (c) and renovation the existing three storey property with internal modifications, and all associated site development works. The property is located within the historic walled town of kilkenny rmp kk019-026, and within the city centre archaeological conservation area (aca) for kilkenny city
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for general development”
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.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Wesley Court, William St, Kilkenny | Dec 2025 | €180,000 | 24 m |
| 16b William St, Kilkenny, Kilkenny | Apr 2026 | €252,000 | 31 m |
| 4 Wesley Court, William St, Kilkenny | Oct 2025 | €172,000 | 41 m |
| 9 Wesley Court, William St, Kilkenny | Jul 2025 | €160,000 | 48 m |
| 5 Colliers Lane, Kilkenny, Kilkenny | May 2025 | €255,000 | 54 m |
| 28 Regency Court, Friary St, Kilkenny | Jun 2025 | €190,000 | 81 m |
| Flat 1, Hendy's Flats, 2 Chapel Lane | Jan 2025 | €82,500 | 81 m |
| Flat 2, Hendy's Flats, 2 Chapel Lane | Jan 2025 | €82,500 | 81 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 received6 April 2023
- Further information requested30 May 2023
- Further information received12 July 2023
- Decision due8 August 2023
- Decision issued1 August 2023
- Grant issued1 September 2023
- Permission expiry31 August 2028
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