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06 Sept 2025

Kilkenny business plans exciting new development sure to attract customers

A planning application has been lodged to Kilkenny County Council

'Drive-thru' coffee plans lodged for busy Kilkenny area

The applicant is seeking permission for the provision of a drive-thru lane in Kilkenny (File Photo)

MBCC Foods (Ireland) Ltd have lodged plans to Kilkenny County Council for development at Costa Coffee, Kilkenny Retail and Business Park, Springhill, County Kilkenny.

The applicant is seeking permission for the provision of a drive-thru lane for the Costa Coffee unit, including a canopy and service hatch on the northern side of the unit, a height restrictor / entrance barrier on the access lane, a 3.5m wide drive-thru lane, and associated hard and soft landscaping.

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Also sought by the applicant is permission for: "Associated signage consisting of two directional signage, one order station, and two menu boards / advertisement signs; Alterations to all elevations of the Costa Coffee unit, including the provision of new signage on all elevations; Associated alterations to the existing car parking layout including the realignment of the existing spaces to the west of the unit, relocation of two accessible car parking spaces to the east of the unit and removal of 14 associated parking spaces; Relocation of existing loading bay and the provision of two new pedestrian crossings; Extension of the binstore; An overall increase of unit floor area of 9 sq.m; and alterations to landscaping, outdoor seating, provision of six cycle parking spaces and all associated development."

The application has been received by Kilkenny County Council and is currently awaiting validation.

Upon validation, a decision will be expected by May 18, 2025.

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