BREAKING: Plans lodged to convert Kilkenny nursing home into apartments

Plans have been lodged to Kilkenny County Council seeking 'change of use' permission at a former residential care home facility on Rockshire Road, Ferrybank, County Kilkenny.

RCC Care Ltd are applying to change the use of the facility from a residential care home facility to 22 apartment units, comprising of four two-bed units and 18 one-bed units.

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Permission is also being sought for modifications to existing facades, as well as all ancillary site works.

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The planning application is awaiting validation from Kilkenny County Council.

Subject to validation, a decision will be expected by July 31, 2025.

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