Update on Tesco planning application for mart site in Kilkenny
An Coimisiún Pleanála have provided an update on the status of the Tesco application to Kilkenny Live
A decision on the planning application for a new Tesco retail outlet and housing development at the old mart site in Kilkenny City is anticipated ‘over the coming weeks’.
That was the response from An Coimisiún Pleanála when queried by Kilkenny Live about the planning application which was originally due to be decided in January.
When the January decision date elapsed, Kilkenny Live were informed that the decision date had been pushed back to March 30, 2026 (which has also since elapsed).
“This case is ongoing and currently with the planning inspector for a report and recommendation,” An Coimisiún Pleanála stated in their latest correspondence.
“Once completed the case file will be forwarded to the planning commissioners for final decision and a copy of the decision will issue to all parties.
“It is anticipated that this case will be decided over the coming weeks.”
PLANNING BACKGROUND
The proposed development site measures c. 3.91 hectares, and is situated on lands known locally as the former mart site located at New Road, Castlecomer Road and Old Mart Street, Kilkenny.
The planned development works are to include residential units, an assisted care unit, retail units (including new Tesco store), a café, car parking, open spaces, landscaping, and various supporting infrastructure and site works.
The residential aspect of the development consists of 80 residential units and one assisted care unit, distributed across eight blocks.
The total gross floor area for the residential buildings would be approximately 7,489 square metres.
The development also seeks to provide 90 car parking spaces for residents.
Additional features include public open space, communal space, private space for individual dwellings, private balconies and terraces for duplex and apartment units, hard and soft landscaping, lighting, a play area, bin and bicycle stores, and all associated site development works, service, and utility connections.
Access to the residential development is to be provided via a new vehicular and pedestrian entrance off New Road.
The development plans also include a new bus stop on Castlecomer Road, which is to be served by pedestrian and cycle access routes, as well as a pedestrian plaza.
A number of third party submissions expressing concerns at certain aspects of the proposed development were submitted during the planning process.