Kilkenny hostel decision appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála

A rendering of the proposed development that was submitted to Kilkenny County Council | Brendan Moore Architects

placeholder image — A rendering of the proposed development that was submitted to Kilkenny County Council | Brendan Moore Architects

Plans for construction of a four-storey hostel in Kilkenny City appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála

The recent decision from Kilkenny County Council to grant permission (subject to conditions) to develop a large hostel in the city centre has been appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála.

The administrative officer in the local authority’s planning department has written to interested parties to inform them that the appeal was lodged on May 25.

An Coimisiún Pleanála will now be the planning authority responsible for deciding the fate of the project.

Planned are clearance works on a .034ha site on Pennyfeather Lane (including the demolition of an existing single-storey building) and the construction of a four-storey hostel with setback fourth-floor level and a plantroom at roof level.

The proposed hostel is set to include a reception area, toilet facilities and 13 bedrooms (with a mix of ensuites and off-suite facilities).

Permission was also sought for drainage works, connection to services and all associated site development.

An Coimisiún Pleanála have yet to provide a provisional date for decision.