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Planning applications in Co. Kilkenny
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 7 Sept 2025 to 7 Sept 2026 · Irish Planning Applications, DHLGH ArcGIS FeatureServer, CC-BY 4.0 · RSS
Co. Kilkenny planning, 12 months to 7 Sept 2026
| Applications received | 874 |
| Granted | 452 |
| Refused | 32 |
| Refusal rate (of decided) | 6.6% |
| Median time to decision | 55 days |
| Withdrawn | 21 |
| Still in the system | 369 |
| Taken to appeal | 13 |
Latest applications
The 40 most recently lodged applications, to 7 Sept 2026. The source link opens the application file on the council's own planning register.
| Received | Development | Town | Units | Decision due | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2026 | for a circa 95.6 sqm licenced bar/restaurant extension to the existing bar restaurant located to the front of the hotel and all ancillary works | Kilkenny | – | 20 Oct 2026 | 2660539 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | for a new residential housing development of 4 No. semi detached four bedroom two storey dwellings, new site entrance, plus all associated site... | – | – | 20 Oct 2026 | 2660540 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | of (A) Single storey side extension to existing dwelling. (B) Single storey detached shed to rear of aforementioned dwelling. Including all... | Thomastown | – | 20 Oct 2026 | 2660541 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | to erect a single storey bedroom & wet room extension to the side & rear of existing dwelling together with an access ramp to front of dwelling & all... | – | – | 20 Oct 2026 | 2669 |
| 25 Aug 2026 | for the construction of a dwelling house, a new entrance, a septic tank and percolation area and all associated siteworks | – | 1 | 19 Oct 2026 | 2660535 |
| 25 Aug 2026 | to revise house plans as previously granted under permissions 24/60628 & 25/60559. The development will consist of 1) reduction in building floor... | – | 1 | 19 Oct 2026 | 2660536 |
| 25 Aug 2026 | to construct an extension to existing storage unit and associated works | Callan | – | 19 Oct 2026 | 2660537 |
| 25 Aug 2026 | to construct a single storey dwelling with on-site sewerage treatment, new entrance onto the public road and all associated works | – | 1 | 19 Oct 2026 | 2660538 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | for the construction a new single-storey dwelling with detached single-storey domestic garage, new site entrance, new wastewater treatment system and... | – | 1 | 18 Oct 2026 | 2660534 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | to erect a multipurpose shed, slatted slurry storage tank, calf housing, new silage base, concrete apron and ancillary concrete works on lands | Callan | – | 18 Oct 2026 | 2667 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | for the construction of an agricultural shed comprising underground slatted slurry storage tank and all associated site works | – | – | 18 Oct 2026 | 2668 |
| 22 Aug 2026 | to construct a bungalow, install a waste water treatment unit and polishing filter, construct a new vehicular entrance and all ancillary siteworks | Castlecomer | 1 | 16 Oct 2026 | 2660533 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | for: (A) Demolition of existing GAA dressing rooms, (B) Proposed extension in the place of the aforementioned building and connection to existing... | – | – | 15 Oct 2026 | 2660532 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | for a new single storey / split level three bedroom dwelling, detached domestic garage, new residential site entrance, new wastewater treatment... | Thomastown | 1 | 14 Oct 2026 | 2660526 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | (a) at No. 27: change of use from retail at ground floor with ancillary storage overhead to restaurant use as an extension of the existing Lanigans... | Kilkenny | – | 14 Oct 2026 | 2660527 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | to construct an extension to front of dwelling, adjustments to window and door openings and all other associated site works | Kilkenny | – | 14 Oct 2026 | 2660528 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | is sought by Jimmy Madigan for material change of use of Existing Outbuildings to Dwelling House, proposed single storey extension to the side... | Thomastown | 1 | 14 Oct 2026 | 2660529 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | to retain indefinitely existing dog kennels and day care service (known as Apex Doggie Day Care and Boarding Kennels) including all associated site... | – | – | 14 Oct 2026 | 2660530 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | for the construction of a new straw shed and associated site works | – | – | 14 Oct 2026 | 2660531 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | for 1) extensions to side and rear of existing dwelling house 2) storage shed to the rear of the dwelling and all associated site works | – | – | 13 Oct 2026 | 2660522 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | for development at Margaret’s Fields, Callan Road, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny. The proposed development will consist of amendments to the previously... | Kilkenny | 28 | 13 Oct 2026 | 2660523 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | for Training Facility consisting of 2no. 14m high training pylons, 16no. 9m training poles, 3nr. storage containers, a modular office building, a... | Kilkenny | – | 13 Oct 2026 | 2660524 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | For a circa 95.6 sqm licenced bar/restaurant extension to the existing bar restaurant located to the front of the hotel and all ancillary works | Kilkenny | – | – | 2660525 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | for a dormer type dwelling house, detached garage, splayed site entrance, driveway, borewell, wastewater treatment system and sand polishing filter... | Callan | 1 | 12 Oct 2026 | 2660520 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | for a single storey extension to the front and side of the existing single storey dwelling, internal and external modifications to the existing... | Castlecomer | – | 12 Oct 2026 | 2660521 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | to construct a dwelling house, sewage treatment system and percolation area, including all necessary site works | Thomastown | 1 | 11 Oct 2026 | 2660518 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | to construct a 2 storey dwelling, garage, entrance, wastewater system, borehole, soakpits and all other associated site works | – | – | 11 Oct 2026 | 2660519 |
| 16 Aug 2026 | the development consists of a new single storey extension to the side of the existing single storey dwelling house and all associated works | – | – | 10 Oct 2026 | 2660515 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | to construct a single storey family flat extension to the side and rear of our existing dwelling, permission for the installation of a new wastewater... | Castlecomer | – | 8 Oct 2026 | 2660510 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | of existing domestic drystore shed and all associated site development works | – | – | 8 Oct 2026 | 2660511 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | to construct a single storey dwelling, treatment system / percolation area, including all associated site works | Kilkenny | 1 | 8 Oct 2026 | 2660512 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | for the erection of extensions to existing dwelling house and all associated site works. | – | – | 8 Oct 2026 | 2660513 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | is being sought for the existing Anaerobic Digester biogas facility at Camphill Ballytobin that received planning permission 1996 and was constructed... | Callan | – | – | 2660516 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | For the change of use and alterations of a former schoolhouse to 4 no. 1-bedroom residential units and all ancillary related works. The development... | – | – | 8 Oct 2026 | 2660517 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | to form new vehicular site entrance and driveway, remove existing rubble from derelict house in ruins from the site and construct single storey... | – | 1 | 8 Oct 2026 | 2665 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | to construct a new one-bedroom home on lands at | Kilkenny | – | – | 2666 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | to erect a new single storey private dwelling house, to form a new entrance to the public road, to provide a new treatment plant and percolation... | Kilkenny | 1 | 7 Oct 2026 | 2660507 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | to construct a bungalow, install a waste water treatment unit and polishing filter, construct a new vehicular entrance and all ancillary siteworks | Castlecomer | 1 | 7 Oct 2026 | 2660508 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | to convert the upper level of the old stables or groom’s cottage into a 2 bedroom self-contained unit, with stairway access and all associated site... | – | – | 7 Oct 2026 | 2660509 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | is being sought to form a new vehicular site entrance with splayed entrance walls and piers and driveway and construct a dormer style dwelling house... | – | 1 | 7 Oct 2026 | 2664 |
Latest decisions
The 40 most recent decisions on applications received in the window, including refusals, to 7 Sept 2026.
| Decided | Development | Town | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2026 | to construct a single storey dwelling, detached garage, connection to mains water, new wastewater treatment system and percolation area, new entrance... | – | Granted | 2660321 |
| 28 Aug 2026 | for repair works to the existing ground-floor shopfront only of the existing public house premises at 28 Parliament Street, Kilkenny, a protected... | Kilkenny | Granted | 2660434 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | I, Mr. Tim Brennan seek permission within the grounds of protected structure ref C344 Gowran Castle for construction of a covered sand arena... | – | Granted | 2652 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | for 2 one bedroom apartments and 1 two bedroom apartment on the existing first floor and all associated site works, (2) the retention of the door and... | – | Granted | 2660325 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | for the demolition of two-storey dwelling house and its re-location, and, permission for its reconstruction in alternative footprint with two storey... | – | Granted | 2660427 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | to construct a single storey dwelling, detached single storey garage, treatment system / percolation area, including all associated site works | – | Granted | 2660428 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | to install an over-ground soiled water and dairy washings storage tank and all associated site works | Callan | Granted | 2660114 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | to demolish existing storage shed and permission for development of an unroofed slatted tank, an unroofed slatted tank and feeding area, concrete... | – | Granted | 2560787 |
| 25 Aug 2026 | for construction of one and half storey dwelling house, domestic garage, use of existing entrance, connection to Tullaroan Sewerage Scheme and... | – | Granted | 2660275 |
| 25 Aug 2026 | for construction a of single storey dwelling house, domestic garage, new entrance, foul effluent treatment system and percolation area, and all... | – | Granted | 2660329 |
| 25 Aug 2026 | for (1) The construction of an extension (circa 3,140sq.m.) to the north-west of the existing animal food production and warehouse structure... | – | Granted | 2660158 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | to resurface the existing car park and upgrade the lighting for the car park area also | – | Granted | 2660421 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | is sought to construct a bungalow, install a waste water treatment unit and polishing filter, construct a new vehicular entrance and all ancillary... | Castlecomer | Granted | 2660422 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | for (1) Retention Permission to retain indefinitely a change of use of a single storey stable building to dwelling house and Permission for change of... | Kilkenny | Refused | 2660423 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | of: 1. As-constructed Dormer dwelling 2. As-constructed entrance and roadside boundary Full Planning Permission to: 1. Carry out alteration to... | Callan | Granted | 2660441 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | for the erection of a dwelling house and domestic garage/store with treatment system and all associated site works | – | Granted | 2660297 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | for construction of a new all weather playing surface and associated site works | – | Granted | 2660402 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | to construct a single storey family flat extension to the side and rear of our existing single storey dwelling and all associated works | – | Granted | 2660407 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | for the sub-division of bedroom 54 to provide an additional bedroom and ensuite with new doorway all at first floor level of Butler House to include... | Kilkenny | Granted | 2660398 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | for the construction of a two story dwelling, domestic garage, private well, onsite waste water treatment system, all associated site and landscaping... | – | Granted | 2660401 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | for the change of use of ground floor pub into residential use, conservation works to the external fabric of the existing house, including new roof... | Kilkenny | Granted | 2660084 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | for: (A) Proposed two storey side and single storey rear extension to existing two storey detached dwelling. (B) Elevational changes to existing... | Kilkenny | Granted | 2560774 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE-STOREY SIDE EXTENSION AND SINGLE-STOREY REAR EXTENSION TO THEIR EXISTING HOUSE TOGETHER WITH ALL ASSOCIATED SITE... | Thomastown | Granted | 2660404 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | for a 3 span Barn to house one stable and storage for hay and straw and all associated site works | Callan | Granted | 2660218 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | for removal of unauthorised perimeter paladine fencing as is subject to Enforcement Notice ENF26021, Construction of new perimeter blockwork piers... | Castlecomer | Granted | 2660381 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION & GARAGE TO AN EXISTING DWELLING (PERMITTED UNDER PLANNING REF. 2581) TO CONVERT FROM A... | Thomastown | Granted | 2660384 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | the construction of a new retail warehouse unit adjacent to the existing premises to include retail area, office area and warehouse storage, the... | Kilkenny | Granted | 2660244 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | for alterations and additions to the existing detached house; including for the construction of a 1st floor side extension of c.20m2, new flat roof... | – | Granted | 2660387 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | to construct a dormer style dwelling, new entrance with associated wing walls, appropriate waste water treatment system, bored well, single storey... | – | Refused | 2660389 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | to construct a single storey dwelling with on-site sewerage treatment, new entrance onto the public road and all associated works at | – | Granted | 2660390 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | for the erection of a dwelling house and domestic garage/store with treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works | Kilkenny | Granted | 2660391 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | of 20/202 | Kilkenny | Refused | 2651 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | for the erection of a dwelling house, domestic garage/store, installation of a treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works | – | Granted | 2660373 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | to demolish part of the existing building (housing the carrot, cleaning, grading and packaging facility) and permission to construct an extension to... | – | Granted | 2660376 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | for (A) planning permission to construct a single storey extension link corridor to side of existing house, also (B) retention permission to retain... | – | Granted | 25116 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | of the original dwelling house (previously granted outline permission under reference No. 98 990059) including change of use to short term letting, a... | Kilkenny | Granted | 2660371 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | to construct a single-storey detached hobby shed for ancillary domestic use along with all associated site works. | Callan | Granted | 2660372 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | for the construction of an extension and alteration works to the existing dwelling, including the construction of a story and a half extension to the... | – | Granted | 2660043 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | for: office unit with access ramp (17.3sqm), vehicular entrance from public road (L2632-37) with associated entrance gate and piers, front boundary... | Kilkenny | Refused | 2560733 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | construct a new machinery storage shed along with all associated site works. | – | Granted | 2660365 |
Under appeal
Applications from the window that have gone to An Coimisiún Pleanála, to 7 Sept 2026.
| Submitted | Development | Town | Appeal status | Appeal decision | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2026 | for development at this site. The development will consist of 50 no. residential units comprising; of a two-storey terrace of 10 no. 2-bedroom duplex... | Kilkenny | – | Pending | 2560638 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | to Outline Permission - Ref. No. 24/60093 to erect a three bedroom two storey house with monopitch roof together with all associated site works... | Kilkenny | – | Pending | 2660201 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | for the renovation of existing dwelling house to include demolition of agriculture shed, part demolition of existing dwelling house, renovation of... | – | – | Pending | 2660294 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | is being sought for a) constructed 60.22 sq m single storey separate family flat comprising of bedroom, office, kitchenette/dining area, storage... | – | – | Pending | 2618 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | to construct a dwelling house, sewage treatment system and percolation area, including all necessary site works | – | – | Pending | 2560729 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | for (total c. 1.2 hectares) consisting of rock extraction outside of the existing permitted extraction areas under P. Reg. Ref. 05/1927 | – | – | Pending | 2560634 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | to construct a grain store building, yard area, associated services hut, new septic tank and percolation area, associated access road and a new... | – | – | Pending | 2560680 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | for alterations to the plans previously approved under PP23/60323, relating to Site No. 3. The proposed alterations comprise a change of house type... | – | – | Pending | 2560782 |
| 18 May 2026 | for construction of new manufacturing and storage building to replace building destroyed by fire, connection to existing public water supply and... | – | – | WITHDRAWN | 2660054 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | for - 1. Construction of 2 no. Loading docks to existing warehouse (Building A). 2. Extension of the existing concrete service yard Northeastwards... | – | – | Pending | 2660070 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | to construct a new two- bedroom house and all associated site works | Thomastown | – | REFUSED | 2560747 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | for a single storey private residence, detached garage, splayed site entrance, driveway, borewell, wastewater treatment system and soil polishing... | – | – | REFUSED | 2560715 |
| 21 Jan 2026 | for garage and bedroom used for overflow accommodation to the main house and all associated site works | Kilkenny | – | REFUSED | 2560692 |
Largest schemes in the window
Applications of 10+ homes received in the 12 months to 7 Sept 2026. Each links to its status timeline; all Leinster schemes.
About this data
Applications are those received by the Co. Kilkenny planning authority in the 12 months to 7 Sept 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.