Observation pack · Kilkenny County Council

Gate lodge Ardara , Castlecomer , Co. Kilkenny.

To: (A) Construct a single-storey rear/side extension to existing dwelling, (B) Proposed Internal alterations with external conservation based renovations to existing building, (C) Proposed detached single-storey garage, (D) Proposed treatment tank and percolation area. Including all associated site works. The existing building is a protected structure, and is within the curtilage of protected structures

Observations close 10 Dec 2026 26 days left

5 weeks from receipt (received 5 Nov 2026) · s.34 Planning and Development Act 2000 · art. 29 Regulations 2001 · fee €20 · council decision due 8 Jan 2027

The application

Reference: 2660700 · full record
Authority: Kilkenny County Council
Type: PERMISSION
Status: NEW APPLICATION
Site area: 2,653 m²
Received: 5 Nov 2026
Decision due: 8 Jan 2027

How to submit an observation

Read the file on the council register.Drawings, planning statement and site notices are at http://www.eplanning.ie/KilkennyCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660700/0.
Write your observation.Quote 2660700 at the top, give your name and the address the authority should reply to, and confine it to planning matters — zoning objective, height, overlooking, traffic, drainage, heritage. What you say here is what you can later appeal on.
Pay the €20 fee.Every submission needs it; without it the observation is invalid and is returned. Kilkenny County Council takes it online with the submission or at the counter.
Submit before 10 Dec 2026.Online through the register above, or in writing to the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council. The test is the date the authority receives it, not the date you post it.
Keep the acknowledgement.The council's receipt is your proof of a valid observation — see below.

Statutory basis. Section 34(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) requires a planning authority to consider any submission or observation made to it in accordance with the Regulations. Article 29 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) sets the window: a submission or observation must be received by the authority within five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application, and must be accompanied by the prescribed fee of €20. A submission received after the window, or without the fee, is invalid and the authority must return it.

After you submit: keep the acknowledgement. Under the 2024 Act it secures your right to appeal — only the applicant and a person who made a valid observation may bring the council's decision to An Coimisiún Pleanála, within four weeks of the decision. Making a valid observation is also what buys a right of appeal: under s.37(1) of the 2000 Act, only the applicant and a person who made a valid submission or observation to the planning authority may appeal the decision to An Coimisiún Pleanála (within four weeks of the decision). Missing the five-week window closes both doors.

Designations on or near the site within 100 m

NIAH-recorded building × 5
bridge · Castlecomer House · Castlecomer House
Recorded monument × 8
Castle - unclassified · Castle - motte · Outwork

Nearby precedents within 500 m, last 5 years

Decisions

Reference	Decision	Decided	Distance	Description
2660055	Conditional	24 Mar 2026	129 m	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.
2560595	Conditional	26 Feb 2026	99 m	for the renovation, alteration and minor extension, change of use of an existing private dwelling (“La Rive”) to guest bedroom accommodation and wedding reception space and change of use of existing outbuildings to staff facilities for use in conjunction with the Avalon House Hotel along with all associated site and development works. All works to take place at “La Rive” The Square, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny R95 TN88. La Rive is listed on the Record of Protected for Kilkenny (C491) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301002). The Avalon House Hotel is listed on the Record of Protected Structures for Kilkenny (C494) and on the NIAH Register (Ref 12301005). No. 18 High Street adjoining ‘La Rive’ 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
2560228	Conditional	17 Dec 2025	403 m	for a change of use from existing two-storey, post office building (protected Structure RPS No. C496 - NIAH 12301014) to a restaurant/café over 2 floors. Alterations to the front façade (reinstatement of two full windows), alterations to the rear façade (reinstatement of one full window), minor internal alterations including toilet facilities and all associated site works
2560138	Conditional	13 May 2025	266 m	for an amendment to the development previously permitted under planning Register Reference Number 24/60352 for a temporary work area containing three bored test water wells, located at a site measuring 1.1 Ha. The proposed amendment includes a revision to the permitted discharge management system specified within the previously submitted Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening Report and Natural Impact Statement (NIS). There are no other changes proposed to the permitted development. An updated AA Screening Report and NIS accompanies this application,
2460664	Conditional	19 Feb 2025	161 m	for development. The development will consist of an upgrade to the existing ‘The Square’ Wastewater Pumping Station, comprising the construction of a new below-ground Wastewater Pumping Station and Storm Storage Tank; construction of two above-ground kiosks (Kiosk 01 = 3.6m x 0.8m, 1.8m height, Kiosk 02 = 2m x 2.1m,1.8m height) for the housing of associated equipment, each set on a concrete plinth (1.5m above ground); a ground mounted solar PV array (22m2 total); demolition of existing waste water pumping station and control building and associated screen and inlet chamber; and associated ancillary works including landscaped and hardstanding areas, all on a site of 0.1ha.
2460374	Conditional	10 Feb 2025	125 m	for the renovation, extension, and change of use of two existing houses (The “Nurse’s Cottage” and No. 18 High Street, The Square, Castlecomer) to guest bedroom Townhouse accommodation for The Avalon House Hotel along with all associated site and development works. All works to take place at the “Nurse’s Cottage” and 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 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.
2460352	Conditional	12 Sept 2024	266 m	for development located at a site measuring 1.1 Ha within the townland of Ardra, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. The proposed development consists of a temporary working area containing three bored test water wells, associated temporary infrastructure including an access track which will utilise the existing access point and trackway off the R426 and all associated works above and below ground. An Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening Report and Natural Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this application
2360341	Conditional	29 Apr 2024	138 m	for works undertaken within and to the rear of “The Nurse’s Cottage” and adjacent to the Avalon House Hotel in relation to the creation of “Little Jim’s” which is a bar area operated by the Avalon House Hotel with retractable roof, glazing to courtyard, W/C’s, and change of use of part of the existing house along with all associated site and development works. All works to take place at the “Nurse’s Cottage” and 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 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

Appeals

ACP case	Type	Outcome	Decided	Distance
309626		Granted with conditions	6 Apr 2023	403 m

If neighbours here have appealed before and lost, the inspector's report on that case is the single most useful thing to read.

What has happened on this file

5 Nov 2026 New application · observations close 10 Dec 2026
5 Nov 2026 Decision

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