Big retail chain lodges planning application with Kilkenny County Council

Better Value Unlimited Company (a corporate identity used by retail chain Dunnes Stores) has lodged a planning application with Kilkenny County Council.

They are seeking permission for the retention of a 42 sq m portacabin and access ramp within the service yard, to be used for online grocery order processing and storage (online pick room).

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Also sought is permission to install new panel fencing above the service yard wall facing the Market Yard Car Park and Bateman Quay. 

Retention of an existing service access door onto Bateman Quay on a temporary basis has also been applied for, as well as retention of a click and collect sign on the northern boundary wall, facing the Market Yard Car Park.

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Better Value Unlimited Company are also seeking to create a new service access door to the Market Yard Car Park, with the Bateman Quay service access door to be removed and the opening infilled once the new access is in use.

All associated and necessary site works required to complete the development for which retention and planning permission is also being sought.

The planning application is currently is awaiting validation from Kilkenny County Council.

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Pending validation, a decision is expected from the local authority by October 13, 2025.

This timeline could be extended if further information is sought from the applicant.

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