10 Barrack Street, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny
Retention and completion of works at Lenehans Public House, including outdoor bar area and noise barriers.
2660044 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 23 January 2026
- Reference
- 2660044
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 23 January 2026
Summary
AI-generatedRetention is sought for the demolition of outhouses, construction of a toilet extension, conversion of an outhouse to a bar, and covered seating. Permission is also sought for a 4m timber noise barrier, a noise limiter, and increased use of the backyard at a Protected Structure.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Is sought for the following works previously carried out: the demolition of 1 no. Single-storey toilet extension, 1 no. Single-storey outhouse structure, and 1 no. External staircase; the construction of 1 no. Single-storey toilet extension; the reroofing and conversion of 1 no. Existing outhouse to a bar structure; new external covered seating areas; and the removal and replacement of the boundary timber gates along the eastern boundary involving works to a protected structure (rps no. B12); and associated hard landscaping works. Retention permission and planning permission is sought for an increase in intensification of use and ongoing use of the existing backyard area of lenehans public house. Planning permission is also sought for the construction of a timber noise barrier atop the existing wall at the western side of the backyard area to an overall height of c. 4m; the installation of a noise limiter device within the backyard area; and all other associated works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for general development”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
Objective set by the Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027 (2021–2027). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 12, Johns Gate, Castlecomer Rd | Mar 2026 | €237,000 | 28 m |
| 15 Johns Gate, Castlecomer Rd, Kilkenny | Feb 2026 | €230,000 | 28 m |
| 26 Johns Gate, Castlecomer Rd, Kilkenny | Mar 2026 | €208,000 | 28 m |
| 9 St Johns Gate, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny | Mar 2025 | €210,000 | 28 m |
| 40 Johns Gate, Barrack St, Kilkenny | Jul 2025 | €213,000 | 74 m |
| 43 Johns Gate, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny | Aug 2025 | €162,000 | 74 m |
| 10 The Arches, Barrack St, Kilkenny | May 2025 | €243,000 | 97 m |
| 9 The Arches, Gas House Lane, Kilkenny | Apr 2025 | €245,000 | 97 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received23 January 2026
- Further information requested19 March 2026
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