Chatsworth Street, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny
Conversion of a two-storey former post office, which is a protected structure, into a restaurant and café in Castlecomer.
2560228 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 29 April 2025
- Reference
- 2560228
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 29 April 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks to change the use of a two-storey former post office building into a restaurant and café across two floors. The project includes minor internal alterations, toilet facilities, and facade alterations to reinstate original windows on the front and rear.
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Official record
Development description
For a change of use from existing two-storey, post office building (protected structure rps no. C496 - niah 12301014) to a restaurant/café over 2 floors. Alterations to the front façade (reinstatement of two full windows), alterations to the rear façade (reinstatement of one full window), minor internal alterations including toilet facilities and all associated site works
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Chatsworth St, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny | Apr 2025 | €127,000 | 25 m |
| 17 The Square, Fox Meadow, Kilkennyprice excludes VAT | Jan 2026 | €577,093 | 120 m |
| 37 Barrack St, Castlecomer, Kilkenny | Aug 2025 | €155,000 | 214 m |
| Prince Grounds, Castlecomer, Kilkenny | Dec 2025 | €248,000 | 216 m |
| 21 Kilkenny Street, Castlecomer, Kilkenny | May 2026 | €300,000 | 240 m |
| La Rive, Castlecomer, Kilkenny | Jul 2025 | €1,180,000 | 301 m |
| 36 Kilkenny Street, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny | May 2025 | €131,000 | 323 m |
| Donaguile House, Donaguile, Castlecomer | Oct 2025 | €1,580,000 | 379 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received29 April 2025
- Further information requested18 June 2025
- Further information received27 November 2025
- Decision due2 January 2026
- Decision issued17 December 2025
- Grant issued28 January 2026
- Permission expiry27 January 2031
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