Hunters Yard, Killeen Castle Demesne, Dunsany Co. Meath
Planning application 2560256
DecisionConditional grant
Decided06 August 2025
Application typePERMISSION
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Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 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 / 0.0 km away / 08 November 2022Granted
- 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 / 0.2 km away / 12 December 2022Granted
- 2561346SASULA UNLIMITED COMPANY Intends to apply for Permission At a site circa 6.39 Ha, within Killeen Castle Demesne (a Protected Structure), Dunsany, Co. Meath.: The proposed development consists of minor amendments to 26no. houses/house plots permitted under Reg. Ref. 23/1139 and amended by Reg. Ref. 25/60256 at Nos. 1-15 The Orchards, Nos. 1-7 The Abbey, Gate Lodges Nos. 3-5, and No. 8 The Oakwood, so as now to consist of: • Development comprising of the reduction of plot size and adjustment to the site boundaries and position of houses at Nos. 1-7 The Abbey, involving the omission of the two southern most plots (Nos 6 & 7 The Abbey) and the reconfiguration of plots so as now to result in 3 no. 4 bedroom 2 storey houses, and 3no. 5 bedroom 2 storey houses each with garages (4 no. are detached garages and 2 no. are attached garages) at Nos. 1 – 6 The Abbey; • The adjustment to the boundary treatment and position of houses at Nos. 1 – 5 The Orchards, adjustment to the plot size and to the site boundaries and position of houses at Nos. 6-14 The Orchards, together with the inclusion of an additional dwelling (in lieu of No. 7 The Abbey) so as now to result in 6no. 4 bedroom 2 storey houses and 9no. 5 bedroom 2 storey houses at No. 1 – 15 The Orchards, each with garages (9 no. are detached garages and 6 no. are attached garages); • the reduction of plot size and adjustment to the site boundaries and minor change of house type at No. 8 The Oakwood so as now to provide 1 no. 4 bedroom 2 storey house (from House Type B to House Type D), together with a detached garage; • the minor adjustment to the boundary treatment, plot size and minor change of house type at Nos. 3 – 5 Gate Lodges so as now to result in 3no. 5 bedroom 2 storey houses at No. 3 – 5 Gate Lodges, each with garages (3no. are detached garages), • All associated landscape and site development works. There is no change to the number of dwellings permitted at Killeen as a result of this planning application. The vehicular access is as otherwise permitted via the internal road network and 2no. main entrances to Killeen Castle Demesne along the Killeen Road/L2208. / 0.2 km away / 10 February 2026Granted
- 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 / 0.2 km away / 15 October 2018Granted
- 221136The proposed development consists of the alterations and part change of use of existing Killeen Castle Golf Clubhouse to accommodate a wedding/function venue as well as accommodating a golf clubhouse. To facilitate this partial change of use, the following modifications are also required: • Amendments to internal layout to facilitate the relocation of the existing Golf Clubhouse facilities (golf club members bar and pro shop) (c. 637.85 sq.m} towards the east side of the building with its own separate entrance (already existing) so as to facilitate separation from the proposed wedding/function venue (c. 752.11 sq.m} to the west of the building with its own separate entrance (already existing}; • Minor ancillary amendments to internal layout to facilitate separated toilet facilities for the function/event space and golf clubhouse respectively; • Minor ancillary amendments to the exterior of the building, including provision of new entrance and windows to the relocated Pro Shop and partial removal of the existing timber pergola at the rear of the building and the addition of a proprietary awning system with retractable roof to the rear of the existing Golf Clubhouse to serve the Members Bar (c. 41.15 sq.m}. The development also includes all associated site development works. There is no change to the building footprint as a result of the proposed. The vehicular access is as otherwise permitted via the existing internal road network and entrances to Killeen Castle Demesne. This is a Protected Structure / 0.3 km away / 24 October 2022Granted
- 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..... / 0.3 km away / 28 June 2018Granted
- 231139The proposed development comprises 65 no. dwelling units and are proposed within Killeen Castle Demesne comprising of 3no. Gate Lodges and the remainder in defined development areas known as Plot no's 1-8, 10, 13-15, 17 and 19 The Oakwood, 1-11 The Longwood, 1-14 The Orchards, 1-7 the Abbey and 4-19 Hunters.Yard; all to replace 66. no dwelling units previously permitted (under planning Reg. Ref. DA/802274 and RA/180960) and therefore does not result in any increase in permitted dwellings at Killeen Castle Demesne as a result. The proposed development consists of: • 6 no. 5-bedroom 2 storey detached dwellings (House Type A and House Type AH) c. 328 sq.m each, each with a detached single storey garage (34 sq.m), all on individual plots; • 5 no. 5-bedroom 2 storey detached dwelling (House Type AC and House Type ACH) c. 328 sq.m each, each with an attached covered car port and single storey garage (c. 34 sq.m), all on individual plots; • 4 no. 4-bedroom 2 storey detached dwellings (House Type Band House Type BH), c. 367 & 368sq.m each, each with an attached covered car port and single storey garage (c. 34sq.m), all on individual plots; • 11 no. 5-bedroom 2 storey detached dwelling (House Type C and House Type CH) c. 336 sq.m each, each with a detached single storey garage (c. 34 sq.m), all on individual plots; • 2no. 5-bedroom 2 storey detached dwellings (House Type CC) c. 336 sq.m each, each with an attached covered car port and single storey garage (c. 34 sq.m), all on individual plots; • 11 no. 4-bedroom 2 storey detached dwellings (House Type DC and OCH), c. 323 sq.m each, each with an attached covered car port and a single storey garage (c. 34 sq.m), all on individual plots; • 2 no. 4-bedroom 2 storey detached dwellings (House Type DH), c. 322 sq.m each, each with a detached single storey garage (c. 34 sq.m), all on individual plots; • 4no. 5-bedroom 2 storey detached dwellings (House Type E), c. 409 sq.m each, each with an attached covered carport and single storey garage (c. 34 sq.m each), all on individual plots; • l no. 5 -bedroom 3 storey over basement detached dwelling (House Type F) c. 949.95 sq.m and with a detached garage (c.98.97 sq.m), all on a single plot; • 3no. 4 -bedroom 2 storey detached dwellings (House Type G}, c. 241.4 sq.m each, each with an attached garage (c. 32 sq.m), all on individual plots;...………….. (Full Description in f/users/planning/planningdecisions/iplandescriptionupdates) / 0.3 km away / 19 February 2024Granted
- 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 / 0.3 km away / 08 November 2021Granted