Killeen Castle Demesne, Dunsany, Co. Meath
Planning application 221136
DecisionConditional grant
Decided24 October 2022
Application typePERMISSION
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Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 221402The proposed development consists of change of use of existing Killeen Castle Rose Cottage (protected structure) from office use to 2no. hotel bedroom suites, with associated alterations to Rose Cottage to include: Internal subdivision to accommodate 2no. ensuite hotel bedroom suites and frosted manifestation to glass on existing door on the western elevation. Provision of a pedestrian access gate of c. 2.4m in height through modern boundary wall to the South. Associated localised external landscaping and site works / 0.1 km away / 12 December 2022Granted
- RA180960To development comprising of inter alia; revisions to 83 no. detached dwellings, 49 no. courtyard houses and 3 no. gate lodges previously permitted under Reg. Ref. DA/50416 & DA/70167 / 0.1 km away / 15 October 2018Granted
- 211805Change of use to and inhabitation of Killeen Castle (a Protected Structure) as a hotel providing 43 no. bedrooms/suites (together with ancillary accommodation) involving the renovation and restoration of Killeen Castle (a Protected Structure). The works shall consist of the refurbished reinstatement of the upper ground floor rooms lost to extensive fire damage in 1981 and subsequent water damage and weathering, the conservation, repair and refurbishment of the upper ground floor principal rooms that partially survived the fire, the refurbished reinstatement or the provision of new rooms in the remainder of the lower ground, upper ground, first, second and third floors where the originals were lost or damaged beyond repair by the fire and/or water damage, all internally located and as indicated on the documentation and also including; provision of ancillary accommodation, including a bar (c.104 sqm gross floor area (GFA)), a restaurant (c. 248 sqm GFA), drawing room (c. 79 sqm GFA) and a reception /lounge room (c.63 sqm GFA) all located at lower ground and upper ground floor levels, a bat roost on the roof of Killeen Castle (a Protected Structure) measuring c. 6.6 sqm GFA with a maximum height of c. 2.76m above roof level and constructed of painted timber with a pitched, natural slate roof, 3 no. lifts and in accordance with the proposed hotel use, the routing of mechanical, electrical, heating and water services throughout the building, and associated external plant at ground and roof level. The Hotel includes other staff and back-of-house facilities incidental to the running of the hotel. All ancillary site development and landscaping works, including; connection to existing services and utilities at the existing golf club clubhouse, 3 no. disabled access surface car parking spaces (with hotel to be served by adjacent 74 no. existing surface car parking spaces), new internal spur road and set-down area to the north of the Castle, covered pergola-type external walkway providing a pedestrian link between the western entrance to the Castle and the existing golf club clubhouse, vehicular access to the proposed development is via the existing internal road network and entrances at Killeen Castle Demesne. The overall hotel development results in a gross floor area of c. 2825.1 sqm / 0.2 km away / 08 November 2021Granted
- RA180456Development comprising of a hotel with 177 no. bedrooms/suites at Killeen Castle (a Protected Structure) including the renovation and internal restoration of Killeen Castle (a Protected Structure), together with a new build linked element also forming part of the hotel. The works shall consist of: within the Castle (a Protected Structure), the reinstatement of the ground floor principal rooms lost to the fire in 1981; the conservation, repair and restoration of the ground floor rooms that partially survived the fire, the reinstatement or the provision of new rooms, with suitable period interiors where appropriate, in the remainder of the lower ground, ground, first, second and third floors where the originals were lost or damaged beyond repair by the fire and/or water damage, all internally located and as indicated on the documentation and also including a bat roost on the roof of Killeen Caste (a Protected Structure) measuring c. 9sqm GFA with a maximum height of c. 2.76m and constructed of painted timber with a pitched, natural slate roof; 2 no. lifts and in accordance with the proposed hotel use, the routing of mechanical, electrical, heating and water services throughout the building and associated plant rooms at mezzanine level; change of use of the Castle to hotel, to provide 17 no. hotel suites together with ancillary accommodation, including a bar, dining and tasting facilities. Permission is also sought for the new build element of the hotel linking to the Castle which comprises of 1 - 3 storeys over part basement (c.11,860 sq.m) and contains 160 no. hotel suites, a day spa facility with pool (c.755 sq.m.), a winter garden restaurant (c.293 sq.m.), a function room and pre-function area (c. 658 sq.m. in total)with links to the Castle at ground and basement level - the proposed development shall include necessary excavations and works in the vicinity of the castle, to provide these links. The Hotel includes other function rooms and staff facilities incidental to the running of the hotel. Any ancillary site development and landscape works; a new car part with 95 no. additional car parking spaces; vehicular access to the proposed development is via the existing internal road network and entrances at Killeen Castle Demesne. The overall hotel development comprising existing and new build element results in a gross floor area of c.15,152 sq.m (new build linked element and existing Castle combined). Retention permission is also sought for..... / 0.2 km away / 28 June 2018Granted
- 221209The change of use for a temporary period of 4 years of 6 no. of the 22 no. courtyard dwellings (referred to as Hunters Yard) permitted under Reg Ref DA/802774 (as extended by Reg Ref RA/180960) from residential to ancillary hotel accommodation facilitating short term lettings in the form of 24 no. bedrooms (6 no. keys) in 6 no. 2 storey 4 bedroom units. To accommodate this temporary change of use, the following modifications are also required:- Amendments for all 6 no. units include: The replacement of permitted kitchen to facilitate 1 no. accessible double bedroom with ensuite and inclusion of a small kitchenette facitity in the permitted study's, Solar Panels omitted, Chimneys omitted, Corner Lightbox/Lanterns omitted, Amendments for 4 no. units (House Type HYI, HYIH and HY3, HY3H) include: Omission of internal door, a Balcony column support added, Suite 1 walk in wardrobe replaces with ensuite bathroom, Walk in wardrobe with ensuite included for Suite 2, Total 12 no. car parking spaces to be provided. Selected stone cladding removed from upper storey of House Type HYI, HYIH and HY3, HY3H, A minor change of Finished Floor Levels on site. The development also includes all associated landscape and site development works. There is no change to the building footprint or house design to those units permitted under Reg. Ref. DA/802774 (as extended by Reg Ref RA/180960). The design is in keeping with all other residential units proposed within the Killeen Castle Demesne. The vehicular access is as otherwise permitted via the existing internal road network and entrances to Killeen Castle Demesne / 0.2 km away / 08 November 2022Granted
- 2560256The proposed development consists of amendments to the site layout of 16no. courtyard units permitted under Reg. Ref. 23/1139 (referred to as 4-19 Hunters Yard), so as now to consist of: 14no. 4-bedroom 2 storey semi-detached dwelling units and 2no. 5-bedroom 2 storey detached dwelling units each with rear gardens in lieu of 16no. 3-bedroom 2 storey terraced courtyard dwellings; All ancillary landscape and site development works, including adjustments to existing/permitted parking spaces at Hunters Yard so as now to provide of 48no. car parking spaces (an addition of 6 spaces above that already permitted); An increase in the boundary of the Hunters Yard development area is proposed to accommodate this development. There is no change to number of units permitted under Reg. Ref.23/1139 in respect to Hunters Yard. The vehicular access is as otherwise permitted via the existing internal road network and entrances to Killeen Castle Demesne / 0.3 km away / 06 August 2025Granted
- 23593Alterations to design of a permitted detached garage and associated site development works, with a site area of 0.25ha, being part of a previously permitted residential development of 13 houses at The Paddocks (ref 22/50) alterations to consist of enlarged garage with covered link to house. The vehicular access is as previously permitted via the existing internal roads & entrances to Killeen Castle Demesne. All within the overall site of approx. 255 ha (a protected structure) / 0.4 km away / 27 July 2023Granted
- 23159Alterations to design of 1 no. permitted 2 storey 5-bedroom CH-Type detached house & garage and associated site development & landscape works, with a site area of 0.27HA, being part of a previously permitted residential development of 13 houses at The Paddocks (Ref: 22/50). Alterations to include internal layout changes to provide ground floor study and boot room, new stairs from ground floor to attic floor level, new attic bedroom and bathroom (total 6-bedrooms), revised fenestration new gable window, 2 no. velux rooflights to rear, covered link between house and garage and gym with rear window in garage. The vehicular access is as previously permitted via the existing internal roads & entrances to Killeen Castle Demesne, all within the overall site of approx. 255HA (A Protected Structure) / 0.4 km away / 14 April 2023Granted