GrantedAlterationsDecided 8 April 2026

Former Bank of Ireland building, Market Street, Thomastown

Design amendments to a previously approved development at a protected former bank building.

2660081 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 12 February 2026

Reference: 2660081
Authority: Kilkenny County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 12 February 2026

Summary

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The application proposes design amendments to a previously approved scheme at a protected former bank building. Works include conservation of the historic building, alterations to a rear extension, and retaining two single-storey structures previously slated for demolition.

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Official record

Development description

For design amendments to a development previously granted planning permission under application number 24/60446. The newly proposed works consist of; conservation and restoration works to the original historic bank building – a protected structure – remain as granted and include: the refurbishment of existing windows and doors; the refurbishment of existing roof finishes; the refurbishment of historic ceilings; and refurbishment works to the existing façade including re-painting works. Minor internal alterations to existing walls and doors are also proposed to accommodate the proposed new use. Alterations to the existing single-storey flat roof extension to the rear and side of the building are proposed to include: the provision of a new pitched roof in part; internal alterations to accommodate the proposed new use; alterations to the marsh’s street elevation and the rear elevation; and the provision of new high-performance glazing and doors. Design amendments associated with this application are confined to the external rear courtyard. The previously approved demolition of two existing single-storey structures is no longer proposed; instead, these buildings are proposed to be retained and reused to accommodate the storage, preparation and processing of ceramics-related materials. The previously permitted pitched-roof structure and covered walkway are proposed to be amended to a lightweight timber-framed covered walkway connecting the outbuildings and the existing vehicular entrance on marsh’s street. A new pedestrian entrance and path is proposed from the rear public carpark to the building.

Land-use zoning

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Town CentreUC

“To protect, improve and provide for the future development of the town centre”

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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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apartment Over Dino's, Market Street, Thomastown	Jun 2025	€67,000	71 m
Apartment Over Dino's, Market Street, Thomastown	Sept 2025	€67,000	71 m
Low Street, Thomastown, Kilkenny	Nov 2025	€285,000	121 m
2 The Tannery, Ladywell St, Thomastown	Apr 2026	€335,000	136 m
4 The Tannery, Ladywell St, Thomastown	Jun 2025	€290,000	139 m
Logan Street, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny	Apr 2025	€140,000	141 m
The Tavern, The Quay, Thomastown	Apr 2026	€137,500	227 m
10 The Belfry, Chapel Lane, Thomastown	Apr 2025	€258,000	233 m

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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

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Application received12 February 2026
Decision due8 April 2026
Decision issued8 April 2026
Grant issued11 May 2026
Permission expiry10 May 2031

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