Conditional grantDecided 03 March 2025Carlow County Council

2460054: Extension, alterations and external works to Borris Lodge Nursing Home, which is a protected Structure. The works will involve partial demolition of an extension to Borris Lodge and a number of outbuildings, the construction of 2 no. 2 storey extension blocks, providing an additional 40 single ensuite rooms, resulting in a total of 85 ensuite rooms, associated lounges and support services; extension of the existing ground floor to provide a new dining area and an increased kitchen; necessary alterations to Borris Lodge to connect the extensions; new landscaping; a revised parking layout, providing an additional 15 spaces, resulting in a total of 36 parking spaces, 8 of which are located in the under croft of the new extension; 22 bike spaces, including 10 for visitors, and 12 secure, covered spaces, PV panels, plant, storage, ESB substation kiosk and associated site works

Borris Lodge Nursing Home, Main Street, Borris
DecisionConditional grant
Decided03 March 2025
Application typePERMISSION
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Conditions

  • , Development per plans received 07/03/2024, amended 04/10/2024, clarification 05/02/2024.Compliance
  • ,External finishes/window treatments per Elevational Drawings A2310-03-200/201/202-FI-1. Opaque glass at specified locations.Design Materials
  • ,No development above roof level (plant, tanks, antennas) without prior written approval.Compliance
  • ,Follow Cultural Heritage Assessment Report. Conservation Consultant to monitor works. Use skilled conservation contractors.Archaeology Heritage
  • ,Submit CEMP for written agreement prior to commencement, covering programme, noise/dust, transport, waste, emergency response, public liaison.Construction Management
  • ,Submit Demolition Plan and Resource Waste Management Plan (RWMP) for written agreement prior to commencement.Construction Management
  • ,Bat and Bird Survey prior to commencement. Mitigation for roosting/nesting. Swift nest boxes (min 6) if swifts found. Cease works if bats encountered, contact NPWS.Environment Ecology
  • ,Landscaping per Drawing 24-609-SDA-DD-DR-GF-001 and Site Layout Plan A2310-03-002-FI-2. Planting completed first season, replaced if damaged within 5 years.Landscaping Boundary
  • ,Road Opening Licence for public road/footpath openings. Consult Municipal District Engineer before interfering with public road.Traffic Access
  • ,Do not impair existing drainage. No surface water to public road/properties. Soakaways per BRE Digest 365, 1:100yr + 20% climate change. Foul to public system. SuDS Policy compliance. Permeable paving with 300mm subbase.Wastewater Drainage
  • ,Roads/footpaths/cycle paths per DMRUS. Car parking per CDP and Site Plan. Dished footpaths at junctions for disabled.Traffic Access
  • ,External lighting low energy, directed to avoid nuisance to neighbours/road users.Other

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