Can it be built in Kilkenny?
Water, electricity, planning and housing starts in Kilkenny, from the operators' own registers.
In Kilkenny, 8 of 34 settlements have no spare wastewater capacity and 1 have limited capacity; 14 of 30 substations show no spare demand capacity; 382 homes were started in the past 12 months (3.7 per 1,000 people).
Wastewater capacity
| Settlement | Plant | Capacity | Upgrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballyhale | Ballyhale WWTP | Red | |
| Ballyragget | Ballyragget WWTP | Red | |
| Bennettsbridge | Bennettsbridge WWTP | Red | Yes |
| Clogh-chatsworth & Moneenroe | Clogh ‐ Moneenroe WWTP | Red | |
| Deerpark | Deerpark WWTP | Red | |
| Dungarvan | Dungarvan WWTP | Red | |
| Paulstown | Paulstown WWTP | Red | |
| Piltown | Pilltown (Kilkenny) WWTP | Red | |
| Fiddown | Fiddown WWTP | Amber | |
| Ballygriffin | Ballygriffin WWTP | Green | |
| Callan | Callan WWTP | Green | |
| Castlecomer-Donaguile | Castlecomer WWTP | Green | |
| Coan | Coan WWTP | Green | |
| Dunnamaggin | Dunnamaggin WWTP | Green | |
| Freshford | Freshford WWTP | Green | |
| Glenmore | Glenmore WWTP | Green | |
| Goresbridge | Goresbridge WWTP | Green | |
| Gowran | Gowran WWTP | Green | |
| Graiguenamanagh-Tinnahinch | Graignamanagh WWTP | Green | |
| Inistioge | Inistioge WWTP | Green | |
| Johnstown | Johnstown WWTP | Green | |
| Kells | Kells WWTP | Green | |
| Kilkenny | Kilkenny City and Environs WWTP | Green | |
| Kilmacow | Kilmacow WWTP | Green | |
| Kilmaganny | Kilmaganny WWTP | Green | Yes |
| Kilmanagh | Kilmanagh WWTP | Green | |
| Mooncoin | Mooncoin WWTP | Green | |
| Mullinavat | Mullinavat WWTP | Green | |
| Skeaghvosteen | Skeaghvosteen WWTP | Green | |
| Stonyford | Stonyford WWTP | Green | |
| Thomastown | Thomastown (Kilkenny) WWTP | Green | |
| Tullaroan | Tullaroan WWTP | Green | |
| Urlingford | Urlingford WWTP | Green | |
| Windgap | Windgap WWTP | Green |
Electricity substations
| Substation | Class | Demand MVA | Gen MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALLYHALE (010000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 4.4 |
| BLANCHFIELD (432000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 13.7 | 0.0 |
| BUTLERSTOWN (667000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| CALLAN (460000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| CASTLECOMER (144000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| GORESBRIDGE (247000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| GRAIGUENAMANAGH (382000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| GRANAGH (226000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| GRANGE (SR) (191000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| KILCARRAGH (978000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| KILMEADEN (576000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| ROSEHILL (193000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 8.6 |
| TALBOTS INCH (508000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| WATERFORD IND EST (348000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| BALLYCONRA (479000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 8.7 | 0.6 |
| BALLYRAGGET (329000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 2.8 | 5.2 |
| BALLYRAGGET (329000) 38 kV STATION | 38 kV | 10.3 | 8.5 |
| BELVIEW (605000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 3.8 | 22.6 |
| BLANCHFIELD (432000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 13.2 | 0.0 |
| KILKENNY (683000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 10.4 | 8.6 |
| KILLOTERAN (911000) 110 kV STATION | MV | 13.6 | 28.2 |
| LISHEEN (792000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 56.4 | 20.5 |
| MANOR STREET (346000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 0.5 | 13.5 |
| MCDONAGH (390000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 5.0 | 8.6 |
| MOUNT MISERY (009000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 8.2 | 7.1 |
| PURCELLS INCH (485000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| TYCOR (286000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 1.0 | 6.3 |
| URLINGFORD (910000) 38 kV STATION | MV | 9.0 | 0.0 |
| WATERFORD (808000) 110 kV STATION | MV | 3.8 | 6.7 |
| WATERFORD (808000) 110 kV STATION | 38 kV | 25.2 | 38.9 |
Planning
Applications lodged in Kilkenny, data to 2 Nov 2026. Median decision time 63 days.
By town (within ~3 km)
| Town | Applications (12m) | Homes granted | One-off houses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilkenny | 168 | 34 | 10 |
| Callan | 28 | 3 | 5 |
| Slieverue | 27 | 9 | 10 |
| Ferrybank | 26 | 55 | 2 |
| Kilmacow | 25 | 5 | 4 |
| Clogh-chatsworth & Moneenroe | 24 | 0 | 2 |
| Goresbridge | 21 | 2 | 2 |
| Thomastown | 21 | 1 | 3 |
| Gowran | 19 | 5 | 5 |
| Ballyhale | 17 | 2 | 4 |
| Mullinavat | 16 | 4 | 6 |
| Carrigeen | 15 | 3 | 3 |
| Piltown | 15 | 4 | 3 |
| Freshford | 14 | 2 | 4 |
| Castlecomer | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Johnstown | 13 | 8 | 4 |
| Kilmaganny | 12 | 5 | 4 |
| Inistioge | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| Mooncoin | 11 | 2 | 3 |
| Bennettsbridge | 10 | 2 | 3 |
| Kells | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulstown | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| Fiddown | 9 | 3 | 3 |
| Stoneyford | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| Urlingford | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| Coan | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Danesfort | 8 | 3 | 3 |
| Ballycallan | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Ballyragget | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Crosspatrick | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Dungarvan | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Kilmanagh | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Tullaroan | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Lisdowney | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Ballyfoyle | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Glenmore | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Windgap | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Hugginstown | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Large schemes (50+ homes)
for development. The development will consist of the construction of a 66-unit residential estate, comprising: 36 no. semi-detached 4-bedroom 2-storey houses; 14 no. semi-detached 3-bedroom 2-storey houses; 2 no. detached 3-bedroom 2-storey houses; 2 no. 2-storey terraced blocks, each containing 1 no. 3-bedroom mid-terrace townhouse and 2 no. end-of-terrace 3-bedroom townhouses; and 2 no. 2-storey
for the construction of 65no. dwellings to comprise of 7no. 4Bed, 2 storey detached houses, 26no. 4 bed, 2 storey semi-detached houses, 26no. 3 bed, 2 story semi-detached houses and 6no, 2 bed, 2 storey terrace houses. New parking, vehicular and pedestrian site entrance, new mains water and foul sewage connections, provision of stormwater attenuation and all associated ancillary site works.
permission for the following development at Bolton, Callan, Co. Kilkenny.. The proposed development will comprise of: -Demolition of 3 No. partially constructed 2-storey houses and existing houses bases, -Construction of 97 No. residential units including 66 No. three-bedroom 2-storey houses, 15 No. two-bedroom 2-storey houses, and 16 No. one bedroom own-door apartments in 4 No. two-storey buildin
for the construction of 91No. residential units, comprising 15No. 1-bed apartments, 09No. two-bed apartments, 59No. 3-Bed two-storey terraced houses and 08No. 4-bed two-storey semi-detached houses plus the construction of 01No. creche building. The development will include the establishment of new vehicular and pedestrian access from the public road (Clover Avenue), along with all associated site
for proposed development of - Construction of 98 No. residential units including 08 No. four bedroom houses, 56 No. three bedroom houses, 16 No. 2 bedroom own-door maisonettes, 08 No. two bedroom apartments, and 10 No. one bedroom apartments, - The development will be provided in a mix of semi-detached & terraced two-storey houses, 02 No. two-storey own-door maisonette buildings, and 01 No. three-
for a development of 72 no. residential units. The proposed development (namely Phase 4 of an overall masterplan) consists of: (i) 54 no. house units, comprised of: 18 no. 3-Bed 2-storey semi-detached houses, 28 no. 4-bed 3-storey semi-detached houses, 6 no. 4-bed 2-storey semi-detached houses, and 2 no. 2-bed 2-storey terraced houses; (ii) 1 no. 3-storey apartment block comprising of 9 no. 2-bed
for development at this site. The development will consist of 50 no. residential units comprising; of a two-storey terrace of 10 no. 2-bedroom duplex units, 32 no. 3-bedroom two-storey semi-detached houses (House Types C & D & D1), 8 no. 4-bedroom two-storey semi-detached houses (House Types B & B1). This application also seeks the provision of a vehicular entrance off Glendine Road, internal road
Housing starts
Public projects in Kilkenny
| Project | Stage | Cost | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Quarter Phase 2 (Advancement Project | 3. Post – Tender - Final Business Case | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| Kilkenny radiology and MRI | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Health |
| Kilkenny Wastewater Network | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Uisce Éireann |
| Kilkenny Regional Water Supply Scheme - Upgrade of Troyswood Water Treatment Plant | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Uisce Éireann |
| Thomastown Regeneration | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| Abbey Quarter | 4. Implementation | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| Libraries Capital Programme - Kilkenny Library | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| Callan Town Regeneration | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| Community Shops Kilkenny | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Kilkenny LEADER Partnership |
| Crokers Hill, Kennyswell Road, Kilkenny | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Nuncio Road, Kilkenny | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| St. Columba's Hospital, Thomastown | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Health |
| Hebron Road, Kilkenny | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| St Luke's General Hospital, Carlow/Kilkenny Ward Block | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Department of Health |
| Thomastown Regeneration - Community Library | 4. Implementation | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| Thomastown Community Hall | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| Kilkenny City Enhanced Livability Study | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| Callan Friary Complex/Upper Bridge St Regeneration & Masterplan for the historic core of Callan Town | 4. Implementation | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| Pilltown Town Centre Rural Regeneration | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| St Canice's NS- 19626A | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Education |
| Kilkenny CBS Secondary School - 61550G | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Education |
| Presentation Secondary School - 61590S | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Education |
| Abbey Quarter Phase 2 (Advancement Project - Urban Street & Park In Abbey Quarter | 3. Post – Tender - Final Business Case | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| Abbey Quarter Phase 2 (Advancement Project - Greensbridge Boardwalk To Abbey Quarter | 3. Post – Tender - Final Business Case | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| Abbey Quarter - Riverside Linear Park (Incl. Skate Park) | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| Abbey Quarter - Horse Barrack Lane and Brewhouse Courtyard Public Realm | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| Abbey Quarter - Mayfair Public Realm | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| Abbey Quarter - Coach And Car Parking | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| Abbey Quarter - Tea House Refurbishment | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| Abbey Quarter - Medieval Mile Extension To Parliament Street | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| Abbey Quarter - Lighting Up The Medieval Mile | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| Kilkenny City Enhanced Livability Study - Ormonde Street Upgrade | 5. Post Completion Review and Benefits Realisation | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| Abbey Quarter - Cultural Hub | 3. Post – Tender - Final Business Case | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| Abbey Quarter - Refurbishment Of Vicar St. & Greensbridge St. | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| Abbey Quarter - Off Street Connectivity Upgrade Works | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| Abbey Quarter - Watergate Urban Park Scheme | 4. Implementation | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| Kilkenny City Enhanced Livability Study - City Mobility Improvements (High St & Rose Inn St) | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| Kilkenny City Enhanced Livability Study - St Kieran's Street Upgrade | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| Kilkenny City Enhanced Livability Study - Upgrade OF St Mary's Precinct | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| Kilkenny City Enhanced Livability Study - Carnegie Plaza & Barrack Lane Upgrade | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| Abbey Hill, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny | 4. Implementation | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| Kilcreene, Drakelands, Kilkenny City | 1. Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case | – | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage |
| South East Greenway Connectivity Link and Pink Rock Cycle Loop & Amenity Trail | 2. Pre- Tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy | – | Kilkenny County Council |
| Abbey Quarter Phase 2 (Advancement Project - Maturation Vats On Abbey Quarter | 3. Post – Tender - Final Business Case | – | Kilkenny County Council |
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Sources: Uisce Éireann capacity registers; ESB Networks capacity heatmap; National Planning Application Database; DHLGH commencement notices; NDP construction pipeline. Registers are indicative, not connection offers.