18 High Street, The Square Castlecomer, Kilkenny
Alterations to a protected structure in Castlecomer, omitting a previously approved rear extension.
2660055 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 29 January 2026
- Reference
- 2660055
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 29 January 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposal involves alterations to No. 18 High Street, which is a protected structure. The changes include omitting a previously granted part-three/part-single storey rear extension and altering the internal layouts of the ground, first, and second floors.
- Storeys
- 3
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Official record
Development description
For alterations to no. 18 high street, the square, castlecomer co. Kilkenny previously granted planning permission under planning reference 24/60374. The alterations will include the omission of the granted part three / part single storey rear extension (70m2) and alterations to ground, first and second floor layouts along with all associated site and development works. All works to take place at no. 18 high street adjacent to the avalon house hotel, high street, the square, castlecomer, co. Kilkenny. The avalon house hotel is listed on the record of protected structures for kilkenny (c494) and on the niah register (ref 12301005). The adjacent nurse’s cottage is listed on the record of protected structures for kilkenny (c493) and on the niah register (ref 12301004) and no. 18 high street 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.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Rive, Castlecomer, Kilkenny | Jul 2025 | €1,180,000 | 19 m |
| 17 The Square, Fox Meadow, Kilkennyprice excludes VAT | Jan 2026 | €577,093 | 180 m |
| 33 Chatsworth St, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny | Apr 2025 | €127,000 | 269 m |
| Prince Grounds, Castlecomer, Kilkenny | Dec 2025 | €248,000 | 284 m |
| 21 Kilkenny Street, Castlecomer, Kilkenny | May 2026 | €300,000 | 382 m |
| 36 Kilkenny Street, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny | May 2025 | €131,000 | 441 m |
| 37 Barrack St, Castlecomer, Kilkenny | Aug 2025 | €155,000 | 482 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received29 January 2026
- Decision due25 March 2026
- Decision issued24 March 2026
- Grant issued24 April 2026
- Permission expiry13 March 2030
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
For the renovation, extension, and change of use of two existing houses (The “Nurse’s Cottage” and No. 18…
High Street The Square , Castlecomer , Co.Kilkenny
2460374KilkennyLodged 6 Aug 2024Change of use
- RefusedAt this site
For the renovation, extension, and change of use of two existing houses (The “Nurse’s Cottage” and No. 18…
High Street The Square , Castlecomer , Co Kilkenny
2360340KilkennyLodged 25 Jul 2023Change of use
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
For a) The removal of ‘Little Jims’ bar area as operated by the Avalon House Hotel including WC’s,…
Avalon House Hotel , The Square Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny
2660182KilkennyLodged 30 Mar 2026Commercial
- GrantedAt this site
For reconstruction of the previously demolished former out-office building adjacent to the Avalon House…
High Street , Castlecomer , Co Kilkenny
19650KilkennyLodged 10 Sept 2019Other
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
For change of use of out-office building (Planning Reference 19/650 and Enforcement Notice ENF18039) to a two…
High Street , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny
19840KilkennyLodged 8 Nov 2019Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
For change of use of out-office building (Planning Reference 19/650 and Enforcement Notice ENF 18039) to a…
Avalon House Hotel , High Street , Castlecomer
19911KilkennyLodged 10 Dec 2019Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
For works undertaken within and to the rear of “The Nurse’s Cottage” and adjacent to the Avalon House Hotel…
High Street The Square , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny
2360341KilkennyLodged 25 Jul 2023Retention
- Granted30 m away
For the renovation, alteration and minor extension, change of use of an existing private dwelling (“La Rive”)…
“La Rive” The Square , Castlecomer , Co Kilkenny
2560595KilkennyLodged 15 Sept 2025Change of use
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- Awaiting decisionCommercial
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2660182KilkennyLodged 30 Mar 2026
- GrantedChange of use
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- Awaiting decisionChange of use
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19840KilkennyLodged 8 Nov 2019
- GrantedOther
For reconstruction of the previously demolished former out-office building adjacent to the Avalon House…
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