GrantedProtected structureDecision recorded
Protected structure, Former Bank of Ireland Building, Market Street, Thomastown...
for a change of use and development at the former Bank of Ireland building, Market Street, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, R95Y962, a Protected Structure, to create a new Centre of Excellence for Ceramics. The proposed works consist of: Conservation and restoration works to the original historic bank building including: the...
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A planning decision is recorded and no linked commencement is indexed. Conditions, procurement and start timing remain unconfirmed.
Decision date 14 Mar 2025. / Confidence: LowDecision date 14 Mar 2025.
No commencement indexed / This is an index state, not proof that no works have started.
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Source limitedConfirmed scope
Confirmed application scope
for a change of use and development at the former Bank of Ireland building, Market Street, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, R95Y962, a Protected Structure, to create a new Centre of Excellence for Ceramics. The proposed works consist of: Conservation and restoration works to the original historic bank building including: the refurbishment of existing windows and doors; the refurbishment of existing roof finishes; the refurbishment of historic ceilings; refurbishment works to the existing façade including re-painting...
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- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Exact reference
- 2460446
- Evidence reviewed
- 2 Jun 2026
- Confidence
- Source-linked
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Application-stage scope
2 source-supported signalsWhat the public record evidences
Protected structure
The public application record identifies protected structure in the submitted planning scope.
Protected-structure / conservation scope
The public application description explicitly references protected-structure / conservation scope.
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Official description
Application text
for a change of use and development at the former Bank of Ireland building, Market Street, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, R95Y962, a Protected Structure, to create a new Centre of Excellence for Ceramics. The proposed works consist of: Conservation and restoration works to the original historic bank building including: the refurbishment of existing windows and doors; the refurbishment of existing roof finishes; the refurbishment of historic ceilings; refurbishment works to the existing façade including re-painting works; and the provision of a new ground floor structure and finishes. Minor internal alterations to existing walls and doors are also proposed to accommodate the proposed new use. Alterations to the existing single-storey flat roof extension to the rear and side of the building are proposed to include: the provision of a new pitched roof in part; internal alterations to accommodate the proposed new use; alterations to the Marsh’s Street elevation and the rear elevation; and the provision of new high-performance glazing and doors. Externally it is proposed to remove two single-storey external shed structures and replace with a new single-storey, pitched roof structure for the storage, preparation, and processing of materials, accessed via a covered walkway from the building and the existing vehicular entrance from Marsh’s Street. A new pedestrian entrance and path is proposed from the rear public carpark to the building
Source-aware chronology
Empty lanes explain their state.Application to site progress
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Applied 17 Sep 2024 2460446
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Decision Conditional 14 Mar 2025
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Appeal No appeal indexed No public appeal record is indexed against this application.
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Commenced No commencement indexed No reliable public commencement record is indexed against this permission.
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Completed Completion not recorded No privacy-cleared exact completion certificate is linked to this permission. Absence is not evidence that the project is incomplete.
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Public planning recordSource, scope and limits
Application description and scale 2460446
for a change of use and development at the former Bank of Ireland building, Market Street, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, R95Y962, a Protected Structure, to create a new Centre of Excellence for Ceramics. The proposed works consist of: Conservation and restoration works to the original historic bank building including: the refurbishment of existing windows and doors; the refurbishment of existing roof finishes; the refurbishment of historic ceilings; refurbishment works to the existing façade including re-painting works; and the provision of a new ground floor structure and finishes. Minor internal alterations to existing walls and doors are also proposed to accommodate the proposed new use. Alterations to the existing single-storey flat roof extension to the rear and side of the building are proposed to include: the provision of a new pitched roof in part; internal alterations to accommodate the proposed new use; alterations to the Marsh’s Street elevation and the rear elevation; and the provision of new high-performance glazing and doors. Externally it is proposed to remove two single-storey external shed structures and replace with a new single-storey, pitched roof structure for the storage, preparation, and processing of materials, accessed via a covered walkway from the building and the existing vehicular entrance from Marsh’s Street. A new pedestrian entrance and path is proposed from the rear public carpark to the building
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