The Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021 is now the relevant planning policy document for development in Knocktopher.
To view the County Development Plan, please click here

Variation 2 to the Kilkenny County Development Plan 2011

Variation 2 to the Kilkenny County Development Plan 2008-2014, adopted on the 19th September 2011, modified the planning framework and zoning map for Knocktopher. See Variation No 2 to Kilkenny County Development Plan Core Strategy for further information.

Knocktopher Local Area Plan 2004

The Knocktopher Local Area Plan expired in 2010, but the plan does contain a significant amount of information on the natural and built heritage and other planning issues. The expired Plan will be used as a supplementary guidance document.

Knocktopher LAP 1.76 MB (.pdf)

Appendix 4 Urban Design Study for Knocktopher 3.05 MB (.pdf)

Appendix 4 Urban Design Map for Knocktohper 1.74 MB (.pdf)

Appendix A Urban Design Guidelines on Future Development 3.30 MB

Knocktopher Conservation Objectives Map 168 KB (.pdf)

Knocktopher Zoning Objectives Map 150 KB (.pdf)