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A planning application for the construction of apartments at a retail store in a Carlow town has been lodged.
Carlow County Council received the application from Edmondbay Developments Ltd this week (October 20) for the change of use of a site on Main Street, Hacketstown.
Full planning permission is sought for the change of use of the first floor portion of the existing retail unit for use as 2 no. residential apartments (1. no. 1-bedroom apartment and 1 no. 2-bedroom apartment, as well as for the change of use of remainder of site for residential use.
If permission is granted, works will include the demolition of a portion of the commercial retail store to the rear of the existing retail unit, as well as the construction of a 2.5 storey building containing 16 apartments.
The new building is expected to contain 14 2-bedroom apartments and 2 3-bedroom apartments, with associated parking and services at ground level.
A decision is expected in mid-December 2022.
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