The Front Room, 82 John Street Lower, Kilkenny
Planning application 2460660
DecisionConditional grant
Decided16 September 2025
Application typeRETENTION
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Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 19604For alterations to existing protected structure (RPS Ref: PB 107) comprising (a) modifications to internal layouts including changing bar, restaurant and kitchen areas to bedrooms to provide total of 8 no. bedrooms and 6 no. suites (14 no. bedrooms currently), (b) alterations to existing window openings to rear and sides including widening of windows and lowing of cill levels, (c) forming of new door to the side and (d) erection of new single storey flat roof link extension at first floor level comprising 5 no. new bedrooms and corridor link connecting McCourts Townhouse (Protected Structure Ref: PB 107) to the Rivercourt Hotel at first floor level and all associated site works / 0.1 km away / 04 December 2019Granted
- 20242For (a) change of layout to include 9 bedrooms, 2 suites, conference space and breakout space, gymnasium, holding kitchen and storage spaces (b) demolition of 2 storey structure at rear (c) erection of a 2-4 storey extension at rear to include external access steps, toilets, conservatory/breakout space, internal access stairs and lift, and external ramped disabled access (d) covered canopy link to Rivercourt Hotel, building mounted signage to John Street and west elevations (e) internal alterations to original structure consisting of: the forming of 3 door openings in existing walls, widening of existing vehicular entrance and new corbelled arch supports (f) conservation works to structure and fabric including dining room ceiling and historic stairs. Bridge House 88 and 89 John Street is a protected structure (B108) NIAH ref 12000151, 1200052 recorded monument ref KK019-026067 / 0.1 km away / 17 November 2020Granted
- 18708For the following works: *Material change of use of an existing retail unit and store rooms to use as a visitor centre; *Removal of the existing asbestos and profiled metal roofs over rear store rooms and provision of new roof; *Provision of new shopfront to John Street Lower; *Elevational changes to west facing courtyard elevation; *And all associated site & ancillary works. No. 16 John Street Lower is located within the John Street Architectural Conservation Area. No. 16 John Street Lower is a protected structure RPS Ref: B100. The proposed development area falls within the area of archaeological protection for RMP KK019-026 Historic town, and also adjoins the Kilkenny City Wall National Monument RMP KK019-026 and the former precinct of St. John's Priory National Monument KK019-026068 and National Monument Ref 344 and 331. / 0.1 km away / 05 March 2019Granted
- 17547For development will consist of the erection of a new single storey dining area to the rear, together with connections to existing underground services and associated site works. The building and site is a protected structure under the Kilkenny City and Environs Development Plan 2014. / 0.1 km away / 24 April 2018Granted
- 18743For the following works:*Conversion and alteration of an existing salon to use as a kitchen for the preparation and serving of hot food to the existing taproom and external seating area; *Provision of 2 no. associated extract flues from the kitchen; *Provision of new toilet facilities within the footprint of the existing salon; *Provision of new shopfront to the north east (courtyard) elevation; * And all associated site & ancillary works. No. 15 John Street Lower is located within the John Street Architectural Conservation Area and is a protected structure RPS Ref: B99 and listed on the NIAH Main Record (12000219). The proposed development area falls within the area of archaeological protection for RMP KK019-026 Historic town, and also adjoins the Kilkenny City Wall National Monument RMP KK019-026 and the former precinct of St. John's Priory National Monument KK019-026068 - and National Monument Ref 344 and 331. / 0.1 km away / 11 January 2019Granted
- 21131For the following works - Extension of the existing external seating area granted under planning reference 17/68 - Retractable canopy and associated structural frame; - Awning to the rear of Taproom; - 5 year permission for 18 no. pods within external seating area; and all associated site ancillary works. No. 15 John Street Lower is located within the John Street Architectural Conservation Area and is a protected structure RPS Ref: B99 and listed on the NIAH Main Record (12000219). The proposed development area falls within the area of archaeological protection for RMP KK019-026 Historic town, and also adjoins the Kilkenny City Wall National Monument RMP KK019-126 and the former precinct of St. John's Priory National Monument KK019-026068 and National Monument Ref. 344 and 331 / 0.1 km away / 23 April 2021Granted
- 21306For the following works: Demolition of part of an existing glass house structure & toilet building and construction of a single storey Boutique Brewhouse building, associated signage and all associated site and ancillary works. No. 15 & 16 John Street Lower is located within the John Street Architectural Conservation Area. No. 15 John Street Lower is a protected structure RPS Ref: B99 and listed on the NIAH Main Record (12000219). No. 16 John Street Lower is a protected structure RPS Ref: B100. The proposed development area falls within the area of archaeological protection for RMP KK019-026 Historic Town, and also adjoins the Kilkenny City Wall National Monument RMP KK019-026 and the former precinct of St Johns Priory National Monument KK019-026068 and National Monument Ref 344 and 331 / 0.1 km away / 15 October 2021Granted
- 2560045- Provision of a new vehicular entrance, with barrier, to the existing barriered carpark to the Northwest of the site to include a reduction in the car parking provision to nine spaces; - Removal of the existing vehicular barrier to the existing carpark to the Northwest of the site and development of this existing entrance as a pedestrianised area; - Enhancement of the existing pedestrian route as passes through the site to include a new paved finish, new external seating and service areas, and a new single & two storey glazed roof over supported on freestanding steel columns & framework; - Development of a new single storey retail building; - Development of a new part single-storey and part two-storey Licensed Restaurant building adjacent to the recently completed Boutique Brewhouse (Planning Ref. 21306); - Permission for a Change of Use of the existing Tap-Room & Wine Centre to a Licensed Cafe / Restaurant / Wine Bar on ground floor with associated elevational alterations to the glazed street and to John Street to include signage; - Permission for a Change of Use of existing Residential Accommodation (single dwelling house at No. 15 John Street) to 3 No. Short-Stay Boutique Accommodation units with associated elevational alterations to the glazed street and to John Street; - Retention Permission for a Change of Use from Residential Accommodation (single dwelling house at No. 16 John Street) to Short-Stay Boutique Accommodation; - Permission for a Change of Use from ground floor Stores & Retail Unit to a Licensed Whiskey Retail & Bar Area with associated elevational alterations to the glazed street and signage to John Street; - Retention Permission for Change of Use from Store to Short-Stay Boutique Accommodation on ground and first floor with associated elevational alterations to the glazed street; - Permission for a Change of Use from a Store / Services area to a Gelato retail outlet with associated elevational alterations to the glazed street; - Fixed and freestanding signage to John Street and to the existing car parking entrance to the Northwest of the site; - Signage to the new shopfronts to the glazed street; and - All associated site and development works. No. 15 & 16 John Street Lower is located within the John Street Architectural Conservation Area. No. 15 John Street Lower is a protected structure RPS Ref: B99 and listed on the NIAH Main Record (12000219). No. 16 John Street Lower is a protected structure RPS Ref: B100. / 0.1 km away / 30 January 2026Granted