Whitescastle Lower (Td), Knocktopher, County Kilkenny
Erection of a 24m lattice telecommunications mast to replace an existing 12.6m structure.
2560184 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 8 April 2025
- Reference
- 2560184
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 8 April 2025
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought to erect a 24-metre lattice telecommunications support structure on a 1.4-metre raised foundation (total height 25.4m) with antennas and dishes. The development will replace an existing 12.6-metre lattice structure within an existing compound.
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Official record
Development description
For the erection of a 24m lattice telecommunications support structure on a 1.4 metre high raised foundation (providing an overall height of 25.4 metres) together with associated antennas and dishes and to remove the existing 12.6 metre lattice telecommunications structure with antennas and dish. The proposed development is all enclosed within an existing compound
Built & sold
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecastle, Knocktopher, Kilkennynot full market price | May 2025 | €50,000 | 405 m |
| 12 Whites Castle, Knocktopher, Co Kilkenny | Aug 2025 | €256,000 | 482 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received8 April 2025
- Further information requested27 May 2025
- Further information received20 June 2025
- Decision due9 October 2025
- Decision issued6 October 2025
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