RefusedChange of useDecided 18 July 2025

Coolehill Upper, Windgap, Co. Kilkenny

Conversion of a protected derelict creamery into tourist accommodation, an apartment, and a motorhome park.

2460371 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 3 August 2024

Reference: 2460371
Authority: Kilkenny County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 3 August 2024

Summary

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The development involves converting a protected derelict creamery building into a mixed-use facility. This will include short-term tourist accommodation, a private apartment, a rear extension, and the creation of an 18-space motorhome park with a facilities building.

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Floor area: 125 m²

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Development description

Is sought for the following development at a protected structure (ref. No d59- in the kilkenny city and county development plan 2021-2027/niah ref no. 12319006): a) demolition of one no. Flat roof, concrete extension to the rear of the building, 1 no. Lean-to extension to the rear of the building and one no. Corrugated steel shed to the front of the property. B) construction of a part single storey, part two storey 125m2 extension to the rear of the property. C) change of use of the building from derelict creamery building to a mixed-use development consisting of short-term tourist accommodation, multi-purpose communal spaces and one no. Private apartment. D) internal alterations, formation of new openings to the rear of the existing building and the installation of new windows and doors. E) new vehicular entrance from the r698 public road. F) provision of bicycle parking and 11 no. Car parking spaces including 4 no. Ev charging spaces g) provision of 18 no. Motorhome aire spaces and associated facilities. H) construction of a 36m2 facilities building consisting of toilets, showers and bin store. I) provision of pv panels to the rear of the existing building. J) public lighting to car-parking and walkways throughout the site. K) landscaping and planting throughout the site. L) site drainage works including surface water infiltration and new on-site wastewater treatment facility. M) site boundary works to existing and new boundaries.

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Main Street Windgap, Callon, Co. Kilkenny	Feb 2026	€220,000	322 m
Carrighill, Windgap, Kilkenny	Mar 2025	€260,000	370 m

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Application received3 August 2024
Further information requested26 September 2024
Further information received21 June 2025
Decision due18 July 2025
Decision issued18 July 2025

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