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Saint John of God Convent, College Road, Kilkenny / PICTURE: Google Maps
Permission is being sought by Sophia Housing Association CLG for works at Saint John of God Convent, College Road, Kilkenny.
The latest application contain amendments to a previous planning application, that was granted permission by Kilkenny County Council.
The proposed amendments will consist of a number of alterations including the construction of a set down area adjacent to the new entrance road.
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Also sought are amendments to boundary wall type ‘B’ in the plans and the relocation of a bin store.
The removal and re-use of an existing sash window and construction of a new fire escape door and footpath at ground level on the northwest elevation is also sought.
So too is the relocation of the existing door and screen in the corridor at ground level.
The planned construction of new walls on the ground, first and second floor plans are being sought as well as fire-related sash windows to the first and second floors.
Permission has also been requested for the relocation of the existing stained glass window in apartment three from the northeast facing elevation to the southeast elevation as well as a connection to existing services and all associated site development work.
A decision is expected from Kilkenny County Council by May 25, 2025.
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