The former Black Door, Chapel Street, Johnstown Co. Kilkenny E41 K3E5
Change of use from retail to office and retention of four self-contained dwelling units in Johnstown.
2560808 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 15 December 2025
- Reference
- 2560808
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 15 December 2025
- Residential units
- 4
- Floor area
- 4 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks permission for the change of use of Unit No. 1 from retail to office use. It also seeks retention permission for four self-contained dwelling units (Nos. 5, 6, 7, and 8) and associated siteworks in the rear courtyard.
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Official record
Development description
For change of use of unit no. 1 from retail to office use and retention of self-contained dwelling units no. 5, 6, 7 and 8 and all associated siteworks to the rear courtyard
Built & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Rd, Warrenstown, Johnstown | Mar 2025 | €326,000 | 98 m |
| Ballycuddihy, Johnstown, Co Kilkenny | Mar 2026 | €125,000 | 98 m |
| 46 Spire View, Johnstown Bridge, Johnstownprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €352,423 | 98 m |
| Main Street, Johnstown, Co Kilkenny | Feb 2025 | €235,000 | 99 m |
| Rosemount, Johnstown, Kilkenny | Apr 2026 | €122,000 | 236 m |
| Main Street, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny | Nov 2025 | €10,000 | 240 m |
| Main Street, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny | Feb 2026 | €120,000 | 240 m |
| 9 St Kierans Place, Johnstown, Kilkenny | Mar 2025 | €245,000 | 425 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 December 2025
- Further information requested13 February 2026
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