Site planning risk brief

For alterations and extensions to an existing building consisting of (a) change of use of ground floor to retail unit no. 1 (b) relocation of access stairs to ground floor layout (c) change of use of existing first floor to office usage incorporating 2 new windows to side wall, (d) proposed erection of single storey extension to rear incorporating retail unit no. 2 (e) new shop front signage (f) incorporating associated and auxiliary internal accommodation (g) together with associated and auxiliary site works (h) this application is to include for the retention of the current use of a section of the ground floor as retail (this is a Listed Building)

For 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

The 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

To retain indefinitely (1) a change of use of 4 no. one bedroom apartments (granted under Pl. Ref. 116/98) to guest accommodation (2) internal and external alterations and (3) all associated site works

For a “Change of Use” of an existing store room to new toilet facilities

For 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.