Parking Requirements in Kilkenny City
Following the recent Parking Options Study, which took into account the predicted population increase, the predicted growth in visitor numbers and the regeneration of the Abbey Quarter, it is estimated that an overall additional parking requirement of over 1,300 extra spaces is needed in Kilkenny City. It is recognised that the development of the Abbey Quarter is a long term project which will span many years and in which the final parking demand is not required immediately. A phased provision of car parking will be required as the development proceeds and the demand for car parking is likely to change significantly over the likely timeframe for the implementation of the Abbey Quarter Masterplan.
It is important that these and related matters are fully explored to ensure that informed decisions are made and Kilkenny Chamber supports the proposed Variation 5 to the Kilkenny City & Environs Development Plan accordingly.”