Kilkenny College, Glendine Road, Kilkenny
Construction of a full-size all-weather rugby astro pitch with floodlighting and a spectator stand at Kilkenny College.
2660141 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 11 March 2026
- Reference
- 2660141
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 11 March 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves building a full-size all-weather rugby astro pitch and training area. The development will feature floodlighting, perimeter fencing, a spectator stand, and all associated site works.
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Official record
Development description
For the construction of a full-size all-weather rugby astro pitch and training area with floodlighting, perimeter fencing and spectator stand with all associated sites works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, provide and improve community facilities”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
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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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 Chestnut Drive, Rath Ullord New Orchard, Newtown Bonnetsrath Roadprice excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €511,013 | 341 m |
| 128 Chesnut Drive, Rath Ullord, New Orchard Newtownprice excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €414,096 | 341 m |
| Laurelea, Glendine Rd, Kilkenny City | May 2026 | €590,000 | 490 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received11 March 2026
- Decision due5 May 2026
- Decision issued5 May 2026
- Grant issued8 June 2026
- Permission expiry7 June 2031
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