Green light for major development at key site in Kilkenny City
Permission has been granted by Kilkenny County Council to O’Keeffes of Kilkenny Limited
O’Keeffes of Kilkenny Limited have been granted planning permission (subject to nine conditions) for significant works at 15 & 16 John Street Lower, Kilkenny.
Amongst the works planned is the development of a new part single-storey and part two-storey licensed restaurant building adjacent to the recently completed boutique brewhouse as well as permission for the ‘change of use’ of the existing tap room and wine centre to a cafe/restaurant/wine bar on ground floor with associated elevational alterations.
Another ‘change of use’ envisaged is the conversion of an existing store/services area into a ‘gelato retail unit’.
On the overall site, provision of a new vehicular entrance, with a barrier, to the existing barriered carpark to the northwest of the site is planned.
Enhancement of the existing pedestrian route as it passes through the site is being planned to include a new paved finish, new external seating and service areas, and a new single and two storey glazed roof.
Plans also involve, amongst other items of note, the provision of boutique short-stay accommodation units at both 15 & 16 John Street Lower.
The planning authority granted permission on January 30, 2026.