Appeal over inclusion of site earmarked for hotel on new tax map in Kilkenny

An appeal has been lodged to An Bord Pleanála by Veridical Limited in relation to the inclusion of land in its possession in Kilkenny City being included on a Draft Map for the Residential Zone Land Tax.

The land in question is located at a site bordering Walkin Street and Lower New Street, where a new hotel is being earmarked.

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All local authorities published a Draft Residential Zoned Land Tax Map identifying land within the scope of the tax on November 1, 2022.

Landowners had until January 1, 2023 to make a submission to the relevant local authority about whether or not land on the Draft Map met the criteria for being subject to the tax.

Landowners unhappy with the local authority determination could subsequently appeal the decision to An Bord Pleanála.

The Residential Zoned Land Tax aims to increase housing supply by activating zoned, serviced residential development lands (including mixed-use lands) for housing.

The case is now due to be decided by the national planning body by August 15, 2023.