MacDonagh Junction, Dublin Road Highhays, Kilkenny
Planning application 2560610
DecisionConditional grant
Decided13 November 2025
Application typePERMISSION
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Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 18127For development at this site situated at Building No. 7 (Goods Shed, a Protected Structure). The development will consist/consists of the erection of a light weight glazed canopy to span between Building 7 (Goods Shed) and Building 2 (Shopping Centre) including light weight steel framed structure and all associated works involved with the above at / 0.0 km away / 17 April 2018Granted
- 22246For the modification of the approved plan, Ref: P19-562, granted for the construction of a link ramp between the Goods Shed courtyard of MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre and the MacDonagh Junction Train Station path. The proposed modifications include the provision of an external stairway access attached to the link ramp structure and including all associated works. The proposed works are located within the environs of 2 no. Protected Structures - The Goods Shed, NIAH Ref. 12000193 and the Railway Station Complex, NIAH Ref. 12000190. The proposed works relate to the ramp and stair construction only and no works are proposed to the elevations or to the structure of the protected buildings and no ground excavations are required / 0.0 km away / 02 June 2022Granted
- 19562For the construction of a link ramp between the Goods Shed court yard of MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre and the MacDonagh Junction Train Station path, including all associated works. The proposed works are located within the environs of 2 no. Protected Structures - The Goods Shed, NIAH Ref. 12000193 & The Railway Station complex, NIAH Ref. 12000190. The proposed works relate to the ramp construction only and no works are proposed to the elevations or to the structure of the protected building / 0.0 km away / 01 October 2019Granted
- 2360079The development will consist of: clearance works on a 0.3217 ha site and the construction of a 7 storey hotel (GFA 8,221 sq.m) comprising 99 no. ensuite bedrooms, ground floor restaurant and bar, hotel foyer and reception, gym, 1st floor function room, meeting rooms, 1st floor outdoor terrace, 5th floor bar/restaurant with outdoor terraces and balcony and 6th floor outdoor swimming pool area and bar/restaurant with outdoor terrace. A public plaza area is also proposed along the west of the site. A vehicle set down area is proposed along Dublin Road. The proposal includes green roofs, 18 no. bicycle parking spaces, ESB substation, landscaping and drainage works. Works to demolish a limestone wall which is part of the Protected Structure of MacDonagh Station (Ref. D86) and its reuse within the site is also proposed / 0.1 km away / 29 February 2024Granted
- 18762For development at this site. The development will consist of: Temporary retention of a surface carpark (previously permitted Planning Ref No. 08/56 & 11990058) at a previously permitted mixed-use scheme (the 'parent permission' Kilkenny Borough Council Reg.Ref. 03/32: An Bord Pleanala Reg. Ref. PL62.207285). The temporary surface carpark is on the site of the permitted hotel (Building No.6) of approximately 0.1505 ha. forming part of the MacDonagh Junction and adjoining lands of 4.94 ha approximately, Kilkenny. The development for which temporary retention permission is sought consists of: the provision of 45 No. surface car spaces (including 2 No. disabled spaces); a turning area; drainage, lighting, flagpoles, bollards, pay and display machine; and all associated site development works. The temporary car park will revert to its permitted hotel use under Reg. Ref. 03/32 (or an amendment to that permission) once construction of that development commences. / 0.1 km away / 22 January 2019Granted
- 20110For the erection of 11 no. external signs and the removal of 3 no. existing signs, Sign no 1a to replace existing freestanding sign located at the Castlecomer New Road N77 adjacent to building 8 (known as Continent House). Sign no. 1b to replace existing freestanding sign located at Castlecomer New Road N77 and Dublin Road Junction, sign no. 1c to replace existing freestanding sign located at the Dublin Road entrance, sign no. 2a fixed to the existing north west façade of building 1 at the Hebron Road entrance, Sign No. 2b fixed to the existing façade of building 2 inside the pedestrian entrance off Castlecomer New Road N77 adjacent to Eddie Rockets Diner, Sign no. 3 fixed to the existing north east façade of building 1 at the Hebron Road entrance, sign no. 4 fixed to the façade at the entrance to building 4 (known as Work House Square), Sign No. 5a fixed to the existing façade of building 1 adjacent to the roundabout at the Castlecomer New Road N77 and Hebron Road Junction, sign no. 5b fixed to existing wall at the corner of the existing external carpark adjacent to building 8 (known as Priory House), Sign no. 6 fixed to southern façade of building 2, Sign no. 7 fixed to the lift shaft located in the courtyard to the south of building 7 (known as the goods shed) / 0.1 km away / 01 December 2020Granted
- 17277To convert existing house of multiple occupancy to 3 No. Flats consisting of 2 No. one bed flats on the ground floor and 1 No. two bed flat utilizing the existing first floor and attic area. The works consist of the demolition of the existing rear extensions and the erection of a new ground floor extension with a flat roof terrace area for the two bed flat and all associated site works / 0.1 km away / 20 December 2017Granted
- 21174For development at this site Jim Burkes Bar and Guesthouse, which is a protected structure (RPS Ref No: PB109). The development will consist of permission for the construction of a first-floor level seating area enclosed in glazing, modification to existing boundary wall and gate/access on the Dublin Road and all associated siteworks / 0.1 km away / 10 June 2021Granted