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Co. Kilkenny Planning Applications and Decisions

Every planning application lodged in Co. Kilkenny in the last 12 months: what has been applied for, what was granted or refused, how long decisions take, and what is under appeal. Compiled weekly from the official DHLGH planning layer, with a source link on every record.

Applications received 3 Nov 2025 to 3 Nov 2026 · Irish Planning Applications, DHLGH ArcGIS FeatureServer, CC-BY 4.0 · RSS

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Co. Kilkenny planning, 12 months to 3 Nov 2026

Applications received898
Granted477
Refused30
Refusal rate (of decided)5.9%
Median time to decision55 days
Withdrawn23
Still in the system368
Taken to appeal15

Latest applications

The 40 most recently lodged applications, to 3 Nov 2026. The source link opens the application file on the council's own planning register.

ReceivedDevelopmentTownUnitsDecision dueSource
2 Nov 2026to replace the existing double-sided lightbox within the bus shelter with an advertising display area of 1.8m x 1.2m on each side with a double-sided...Kilkenny–5 Jan 20272660692
2 Nov 2026to replace the existing double-sided lightbox within the bus shelter with an advertising display area of 1.8m x 1.2m on each side with a double-sided...Kilkenny–5 Jan 20272660693
31 Oct 2026for a 10-year planning permission for a relevant solar energy development consisting of the installation of a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic plant...––3 Jan 20272660691
30 Oct 2026to construct (i) milking parlour with plant room, Dairy, office, storage, flow channel, crush, meal bin, water tank and collecting yard, slatted tank...––2 Jan 20272660688
30 Oct 2026for the demolition of existing house and construction of a new dormer style dwelling, shed and all associated site and ancillary worksThomastown–2 Jan 20272660689
30 Oct 2026to retain indefinitely a new farm entrance onto the public road and all associated works––2 Jan 20272660690
29 Oct 2026for indefinite retention of a 52.5 Sq. m. single storey domestic shed / store to the rear of our dwelling––23 Dec 20262660684
29 Oct 2026for development. The development will consist of works to renovate the existing outbuildings to accommodate a two-bedroom residential dwelling...–123 Dec 20262660685
29 Oct 2026is sought for the construction of a bovine cubicle shed with slatted underground slurry storage tanks, an open slatted livestock area with...––23 Dec 20262660686
29 Oct 2026for provision of additional car parking spaces and for alterations to existing parking layout, provision of universal access to main entrance...Kilkenny–23 Dec 20262660687
28 Oct 2026to construct a porch extension to front of dwelling house and all associated site works. Retention of a window in shed and a change of garden gateKilkenny–22 Dec 20262687
28 Oct 2026to: (A) Construct a single-storey rear/side extension to existing dwelling, (B) Proposed Internal alterations with external conservation based...Castlecomer––2660683
27 Oct 2026for the 1) the erection of extensions and alterations to existing dwelling house, including a granny flat (2) demolition of front porch of existing...––21 Dec 20262660680
27 Oct 2026for the following agricultural developments: 1. Conversion & extension of an existing roofed collection shed to a robotic milking shed with...––21 Dec 20262660681
27 Oct 2026for development of a slatted shed, concrete aprons and associated site works––21 Dec 20262660682
23 Oct 2026to demolish existing single storey dwelling, build single storey dwelling house, site entrance and associated site works on my lands–117 Dec 20262686
23 Oct 2026of garage / store and all associated site worksThomastown–17 Dec 20262660674
23 Oct 2026to construct a garden gym and store building in his rear garden, with future potential for ancillary/overflow accommodation incidental to the...Kilkenny–17 Dec 20262660675
23 Oct 2026for a 10-year planning permission for a relevant solar energy development consisting of the installation of a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic plant...–––2660676
23 Oct 2026The proposed development will comprise the erection of a double-sided, internally illuminated, totem sign measuring 6.5 metres in height and 1.8...Kilkenny–17 Dec 20262660677
23 Oct 2026for the construction of 2 No. sheds, 1 No. garden room, and a wall & gate to the side of the existing dwelling house along with all associated site &...––17 Dec 20262660678
22 Oct 2026for construction a of single storey dwelling house, new entrance, foul effluent treatment system and percolation area, and all associated site works–116 Dec 20262660672
22 Oct 2026for development The development consists of a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) array comprising 32 solar panels, installed within an existing...Kilkenny––2660673
21 Oct 2026for the Indefinite retention of a Sunroom Extension to the side of the Dwelling House––15 Dec 20262660670
21 Oct 2026to construct a dwelling house, with detached garage, wastewater treatment system, new private entrance, bored well and all associated site worksCastlecomer115 Dec 20262660671
20 Oct 2026TO CONSTRUCT A 2 STOREY DWELLING, GARAGE, ENTRANCE, WASTEWATER SYSTEM, BOREHOLE, SOAKPITS AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKSKilkenny114 Dec 20262660669
19 Oct 2026for change in design to single storey dwelling house to previously granted planning permission Ref No 23/266 to reverse house floor plan with...–113 Dec 20262685
19 Oct 2026to construct a bungalow, install a waste water treatment unit and polishing filter, construct a new vehicular entrance and all ancillary siteworks–113 Dec 20262660665
19 Oct 2026for development. The development will consist of the change of use from retail use to retail with ancillary use as an off licence, and associated...Callan–13 Dec 20262660666
19 Oct 2026to retain extension to the side of dwelling house and garage to the side and rear of existing dwelling house and all associated site development worksCallan–13 Dec 20262660667
19 Oct 2026to a). alter, repair, reconstruct and refurbish the existing timber and corrugated steel roofed shed adjacent to the existing stone boundary walls...Kilkenny–13 Dec 20262660668
16 Oct 2026for demolition of our existing single storey dwelling with guest B&B accommodation and construction of a new two storey dwelling with guest B&B...Kilkenny110 Dec 20262660660
16 Oct 2026for Change of Design of our two storey dwelling with detached domestic garage, on-site sewerage treatment and all associated works. Planning...Thomastown110 Dec 20262660661
16 Oct 2026for works to the area outside the Waterbarracks entrance to Kilcreene Lodge. The development site is located adjacent to a Protected Structure...Kilkenny–10 Dec 20262660662
16 Oct 2026for demolition of side and front existing sheds attached to the existing dwelling, demolition of existing rear extension, construction of side and...Castlecomer–10 Dec 20262660663
16 Oct 2026for a change of use from a two bed dwelling to an air b&b to the existing approved permission 21619. This property is a protected structure–––2660664
15 Oct 2026to construct a garage, gym and home office and all associated site development worksKilkenny–9 Dec 20262660659
14 Oct 2026for development at this site. The development will consist of 1. Continuance of use of the existing permitted quarry site and all existing ancillary...––8 Dec 20262660652
14 Oct 2026for alterations to our existing dwelling to include a new pitch roof plus, all associated site works––8 Dec 20262660656
14 Oct 2026for a new single storey extension to the rear of our existing dwelling, plus alterations to our existing site entrance, plus all associated site worksKilkenny–8 Dec 20262660657

Latest decisions

The 40 most recent decisions on applications received in the window, including refusals, to 3 Nov 2026.

DecidedDevelopmentTownOutcomeSource
2 Nov 2026for a proposed new all-weather synthetic playing pitch with a high perimeter fencing & a low retaining wall, stormwater soakaways, landscaping and...–Granted2660403
2 Nov 2026for 1. a detached domestic garage for the storage of a collection of personally owned vehicles and 2. A detached shed to be used as an artist’s...–Granted2660576
2 Nov 2026on 25/60814–Refused2676
30 Oct 2026the construction of a single storey dwelling, detached garage, wastewater treatment system, bored well, splayed entrance and all associated site...–Granted2660379
30 Oct 2026to retain existing shed to the side of dwelling house and all associated site development worksKilkennyGranted2660164
30 Oct 2026for the retrofit of the existing façade with insulated external render system and upgrade of existing glazing systems to meet current energy rating...KilkennyGranted2660580
28 Oct 2026for the construction of a new 2-storey dwelling house, together with a wastewater treatment system, percolation area, new entrance, well, garage and...–Granted2658
28 Oct 2026for domestic shed/store as constructed to the rear of existing dwelling–Granted2660394
28 Oct 2026of extension to the side and rear of existing dwelling and all associated site works–Granted2660414
28 Oct 2026to demolish existing structures (in ruins) on site and construct a single storey dwelling house, site entrance and all associated site works–Granted2660424
28 Oct 2026for domestic garage/store and home office as constructed and all associated worksCastlecomerGranted2660569
27 Oct 2026to demolish a disused timber pre-fabricated single storey structure with associated site works to the rear of Newpark Gate Lodge, a protected...KilkennyGranted2660306
27 Oct 2026for alterations and extension of our existing dwelling to include a new two storey two bedroom family flat, a new (replacement) waste water treatment...KilkennyGranted2660562
23 Oct 2026for the construction of a slatted animal house with straw bed area and ancillary underground slurry storage tank, covered concrete feed passage and...–Granted2659
23 Oct 2026to erect an easy feed slatted unit with underground slatted tanks on the existing yard and sheds, demolish the two existing cattle sheds, to erect a...–Granted2660206
23 Oct 2026is sought for the construction of a 194m3 bovine slatted underground slurry storage tank with agitation points, with a 74.6m2 unroofed slatted...CastlecomerGranted2660142
23 Oct 2026of conversion of the original shop / store to short-term letting, with connection to the original public house sewage system, including all the...–Granted2660419
23 Oct 2026to replace existing pedestrian entrance with a larger vehicular entrance, including works to footpath, and all associated site worksKilkennyGranted2660554
23 Oct 2026for retention of 1) dwelling house as constructed (inverted from plans approved under original planning P.1/1/4012 and 2) domestic garage and all...–Granted2660557
23 Oct 2026for retention of 1) extension to the rear of dwelling and front porch. 2) garage / store to the side of the dwelling and all associated site works–Granted2660559
23 Oct 2026to construct a new covered spectator stand, incorporating seating, standing and accessible area's along with all associated site works–Granted2660564
22 Oct 2026for the conversion of existing garden room building measuring 19.2 sq. m. to a commercial gym for personal training of 1-2 people maximum at a time...KilkennyRefused2660444
22 Oct 2026for - 1. Material change of use of existing detached domestic garage to use as a 2 storey dormer style family flat. 2. Associated elevational...KilkennyRefused2660068
22 Oct 2026for demolition of existing domestic outbuildings/sheds, construction of a single story extension to the side and rear of the existing dwelling...–Granted2660470
21 Oct 2026TO EXTEND EXISTING CAR PARK, CONSTRUCT NEW BOUNDARY WALL WITH ALL ASSOCIATED WORKSKilkennyGranted2660358
21 Oct 2026to decommission existing septic tank and relocate and upgrade to a wastewater treatment system and percolation area, connection to existing 2 storey...–Granted2660361
21 Oct 2026to construct a two storey dwelling, connection to services. Including all associated site works.–Granted25121
21 Oct 2026to renovate existing two storey dwelling, construction of a new single storey extension, installation of a new domestic waste water treatment system...–Granted2560712
21 Oct 2026for the renovation of an existing fully serviced dwelling, change of use of an existing adjoined garage to be used as a domestic extension to the...–Granted2660335
21 Oct 2026of 19/976KilkennyGranted2672
20 Oct 2026to construct a single storey dwelling house, single storey garage, install new wastewater treatment system, new site entrance and all associated site...–Granted2660234
20 Oct 2026for a dwelling, waste water treatment system and bored well all associated site works at Ballyroberts, Cuffsgrange, Co.Kilkenny–Granted2660484
20 Oct 2026of (A) Single storey side extension to existing dwelling. (B) Single storey detached shed to rear of aforementioned dwelling. Including all...ThomastownGranted2660541
20 Oct 2026for – a) Change of use of top floor storage room to bedroom and alterations and subdivision with new dormer windows to rear and new gable window, (b)...–Granted2660548
19 Oct 2026for a change of use of an existing shop to restaurant and takeaway, internal alterations, external signage and all associated site worksKilkennyGranted2660405
19 Oct 2026for development of a cattle shed over slatted tank, concrete apron and associated site works necessary to facilitate the proposed development–Granted2560772
19 Oct 2026to revise house plans as previously granted under permissions 24/60628 & 25/60559. The development will consist of 1) reduction in building floor...–Granted2660536
16 Oct 2026for development at Lidl, Johnswell Road, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny, R95 A329, consisting of the construction of a new Discount Foodstore Supermarket...KilkennyGranted2660117
16 Oct 2026of Amendments to previously granted permission reference 2019/883: A four-storey extension to the front and side of the existing hotel comprising of...KilkennyGranted2660417
16 Oct 2026for a circa 95.6 sqm licenced bar/restaurant extension to the existing bar restaurant located to the front of the hotel and all ancillary worksKilkennyGranted2660539

Under appeal

Applications from the window that have gone to An Coimisiún Pleanála, to 3 Nov 2026.

SubmittedDevelopmentTownAppeal statusAppeal decisionSource
23 Oct 2026to construct a dormer dwelling, detached domestic garage, new upgraded entrance, private borewell, wastewater treatment system, and percolation area...Castlecomer–Pending2660370
20 Oct 2026for 1) change of use of existing car park to a contractor’s yard 2) Retention of storage shed 3) retention for the storage of two containers 4)...––Pending2660489
23 Sept 2026for the demolition of two-storey dwelling house and its re-location, and, permission for its reconstruction in alternative footprint with two storey...––Pending2660427
21 Sept 2026of: 1. As-constructed Dormer dwelling 2. As-constructed entrance and roadside boundary Full Planning Permission to: 1. Carry out alteration to...Callan–Pending2660441
17 Sept 2026to construct a single storey dwelling, detached single storey garage, treatment system / percolation area, including all associated site works––Pending2660428
31 Aug 2026for: office unit with access ramp (17.3sqm), vehicular entrance from public road (L2632-37) with associated entrance gate and piers, front boundary...Kilkenny–Pending2560733
10 Aug 2026to Outline Permission - Ref. No. 24/60093 to erect a three bedroom two storey house with monopitch roof together with all associated site works...Kilkenny–Pending2660201
4 Aug 2026for the renovation of existing dwelling house to include demolition of agriculture shed, part demolition of existing dwelling house, renovation of...––Pending2660294
4 Aug 2026is being sought for a) constructed 60.22 sq m single storey separate family flat comprising of bedroom, office, kitchenette/dining area, storage...––Pending2618
13 Jul 2026to construct a dwelling house, sewage treatment system and percolation area, including all necessary site works––CONDITIONAL2560729
11 Jun 2026for alterations to the plans previously approved under PP23/60323, relating to Site No. 3. The proposed alterations comprise a change of house type...––CONDITIONAL2560782
18 May 2026for construction of new manufacturing and storage building to replace building destroyed by fire, connection to existing public water supply and...––WITHDRAWN2660054
22 Apr 2026for - 1. Construction of 2 no. Loading docks to existing warehouse (Building A). 2. Extension of the existing concrete service yard Northeastwards...––REFUSED2660070
17 Feb 2026to construct a new two- bedroom house and all associated site worksThomastown–REFUSED2560747
5 Feb 2026for a single storey private residence, detached garage, splayed site entrance, driveway, borewell, wastewater treatment system and soil polishing...––REFUSED2560715

Largest schemes in the window

Applications of 10+ homes received in the 12 months to 3 Nov 2026. Each links to its status timeline; all Leinster schemes.

UnitsDevelopmentTownStatusSource
81permission for the following development at Bolton, Callan, Co. Kilkenny.. The proposed development will comprise of: -Demolition of 3 No. partially...CallanIn progress2660332
67for the construction of 91No. residential units, comprising 15No. 1-bed apartments, 09No. two-bed apartments, 59No. 3-Bed two-storey terraced houses...–In progress2660312
65for the construction of 65no. dwellings to comprise of 7no. 4Bed, 2 storey detached houses, 26no. 4 bed, 2 storey semi-detached houses, 26no. 3 bed...–In progress2660399
64for proposed development of - Construction of 98 No. residential units including 08 No. four bedroom houses, 56 No. three bedroom houses, 16 No. 2...KilkennyIn progress2660241
58for development. The development will consist of the construction of a 66-unit residential estate, comprising: 36 no. semi-detached 4-bedroom...CallanIn progress2660543
54for a development of 72 no. residential units. The proposed development (namely Phase 4 of an overall masterplan) consists of: (i) 54 no. house...–Granted2660030
46for the construction of 61No. residential units, comprising 09No. 1-bed apartments, 06No. two-bed apartments, 38No. 3-Bed two-storey terraced houses...–In progress2660277
35of a mixed residential development of of 55 no. dwelling units. The development will comprise the proposed erection of: 8 No. two-storey, 4-bedroom...–In progress2660143
34for a new residential development of 35 dwellings, access provided via an existing spur road. The proposed development consists of 14 No. type A two...ThomastownIn progress2660625
28for development at Margaret’s Fields, Callan Road, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny. The proposed development will consist of amendments to the previously...KilkennyGranted2660523

Common questions on Co. Kilkenny planning

How many planning applications were lodged in Co. Kilkenny in the last 12 months?

In the 12 months to 3 Nov 2026, 898 planning applications were lodged with Kilkenny County Council: 477 were granted, 30 were refused, 23 were withdrawn, and 368 remain in progress.

What is the planning refusal rate in Co. Kilkenny?

Of decided applications lodged in Co. Kilkenny over the 12-month window to 3 Nov 2026, the refusal rate is 5.9%, with a median decision time of 55 days.

How do I check or object to a planning application in Co. Kilkenny?

Every application row on this page includes a direct source link to its file on the Kilkenny County Council planning register. Public observations or objections generally must be lodged with the council within five weeks of the date the application was received.

About this data

Applications are those received by the Co. Kilkenny planning authority in the 12 months to 3 Nov 2026, fetched weekly from the Irish Planning Applications layer published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Decision counts and the refusal rate cover only applications received in that window, so decisions on older applications are not included. Applicant names are not published in the source data and are never shown here. Records are reproduced verbatim from the public register; to request a correction or the removal of a record, contact us. See the Leinster planning pipeline for the all-county view and methodology for house rules.

Source: Irish Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, via the DHLGH ArcGIS FeatureServer. Licensed CC-BY 4.0. Per-record links open the relevant council planning register.