“La Rive” The Square, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny
Renovation and change of use of a protected dwelling to guest bedrooms and wedding reception space.
2560595 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 15 September 2025
- Reference
- 2560595
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 15 September 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the renovation, alteration, and minor extension of 'La Rive', a protected structure, to convert it into guest bedrooms and wedding reception space for the Avalon House Hotel. Outbuildings will also be converted into staff facilities within an archaeologically protected zone.
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Official record
Development description
For the renovation, alteration and minor extension, change of use of an existing private dwelling (“la rive”) to guest bedroom accommodation and wedding reception space and change of use of existing outbuildings to staff facilities for use in conjunction with the avalon house hotel along with all associated site and development works. All works to take place at “la rive” the square, castlecomer, co. Kilkenny r95 tn88. La rive is listed on the record of protected for kilkenny (c491) and on the niah register (ref 12301002). The avalon house hotel is listed on the record of protected structures for kilkenny (c494) and on the niah register (ref 12301005). No. 18 high street adjoining ‘la rive’ is also listed on the record of protected structures for kilkenny (c677) and on the niah register (ref 12301003). The development site lies within the area of archaeological protection (rmp kk005-082 historic town) and within the architectural conservation area for castlecomer as defined in the kilkenny county council development plan. The site is within the zone of archaeological potential for castlecomer as identified on the urban archaeological survey for county kilkenny
Built & sold
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Rive, Castlecomer, Kilkenny | Jul 2025 | €1,180,000 | 31 m |
| 17 The Square, Fox Meadow, Kilkennyprice excludes VAT | Jan 2026 | €577,093 | 206 m |
| Prince Grounds, Castlecomer, Kilkenny | Dec 2025 | €248,000 | 287 m |
| 33 Chatsworth St, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny | Apr 2025 | €127,000 | 290 m |
| 21 Kilkenny Street, Castlecomer, Kilkenny | May 2026 | €300,000 | 411 m |
| 36 Kilkenny Street, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny | May 2025 | €131,000 | 470 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 received15 September 2025
- Further information requested7 November 2025
- Further information received30 January 2026
- Decision due26 February 2026
- Decision issued26 February 2026
- Grant issued31 March 2026
- Permission expiry30 March 2031
In the area
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- Granted30 m away
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- Refused30 m away
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2360340KilkennyLodged 25 Jul 2023Change of use
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- Awaiting decision40 m away
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- Granted40 m away
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- Granted40 m away
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