Desart Hall, Lower New Street., Kilkenny
Demolition of youth service buildings and construction of a three-storey extension at Desart Hall.
2660245 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 24 April 2026
- Reference
- 2660245
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 24 April 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of single-storey rear detached youth service buildings. A new three-storey rear extension will be constructed for youth activities and office use, alongside alterations to the existing Desart Hall.
- Storeys
- 3
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Official record
Development description
Sought for demolition of single storey rear detached youth service buildings, construction of three storey rear extension for youth activities and associated office use, alterations to existing desart hall building and ancillary related works at desart hall, lower new street. Applicant: ossory youth services ltd.
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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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Cottage, New St, Kilkenny | Apr 2025 | €555,000 | 47 m |
| 30 Desert Court, Ormonde St, Kilkenny | Aug 2025 | €221,000 | 58 m |
| 37 Desart Court, Ormond St, Kilkenny | Jul 2025 | €255,000 | 85 m |
| 1 Ormonde Road, Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny | Jan 2025 | €290,000 | 170 m |
| 70-71 Patrick Street, Kilkennyprice excludes VAT | Jul 2025 | €771,806 | 181 m |
| 20 Friary St, Kilkenny | Sept 2025 | €167,000 | 190 m |
| Annamult, Stoneyford, Kilkenny | Jul 2025 | €570,000 | 195 m |
| 47 Regency Court, Friary St, Kilkenny | Apr 2026 | €220,000 | 200 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 received24 April 2026
- Decision due18 June 2026
- Decision issued15 June 2026
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