Plans for new 'cultural hub' in Kilkenny

Public consultation is open on plans proposed by Kilkenny County Council to develop a 'cultural hub', that will include a 'multi-functional rehearsal studio', in the Abbey Quarter of Kilkenny City.

The proposed development will consist of the refurbishment of the existing former Smithwicks Brewery squash court building, located directly west of the River Breagagh.

Works are planned to include the demolition of the existing hop store, the redesign and recladding of the exisiting squash court building, a new main entrance, and all associated internal finishings and services.

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New services are planned to be provided via the current Abbey Quarter carpark. Landscape works are to include the provision of new bicycle parking, a new ramp and steps to the building, signage, and minor conservation/stabilisation works to a section of historic stone boundary wall to the north of the site.

Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development will be carried out, may be made online at consult.kilkenny.ie, in writing to the Planning Section, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny or sent to the following e-mail address: abbeyquarterculturalhub@kilkennycoco.ie

The latest time and date for receipt of submissions on the development is 5pm on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

Submissions should be clearly marked: Abbey Quarter Cultural Hub, Abbey Quarter, Kilkenny, Part 8.

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