The material change of use and refurbishment of an existing courtyard accommodation block from camp accommodation to 2 No. new film and recording studios of 364sqm in area. The proposed development is located at Barretstown Castle, Ballymore Eustace. The existing building comprises 6 No. bedrooms, 1 No. nurses's station, 1 No. toilets and shower area. The proposed change of use and refurbishment works are to include: New performers' green room. 2 new recording studios and control room. The addition of some decorative cladding panels. Enlargement of an existing external door opening and new sliding door. 2 No. new operable canopy umbrellas for outdoor performances. All related ancillary services and site works on a site area of 403sqm. The refurbishment is located on an estate of approximately 210 hectares. The proposed development is located in the curtilage of Barretstown House, RPS B24-27, and the attached Barretstown Castle, National Monument KD024-029
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Barretstown Castle , Ballymore Eustace , Co. Kildare.
One-off house / within 5 km where a location match is available
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14% of nearby decided applications were refused. The preview found 422 nearby planning records within 5 km where a location match is available.
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- 201599
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- One-off house
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- 5 km radius
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Amendments to the previously approved planning permission reference 17/1209, for the construction of a new three storey standalone volunteer’s accommodation lodge. The amendments include: The relocation of the south access stairs to the north and the adjustment of the lift location. The widening of the west fire escape stairs. Changes to elevations, mix of materials and adjustment of eaves detail. The modification of the roof profile. The site area of the development is 3542sqm and gross floor area is 982.94sqm to accommodate 82-88 bed spaces. The building height is 13.22 metres above FFL to the ridge height. The accommodation includes 22 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms on all three floors, lounge and meeting areas at ground floor level and all related ancillary services and site works, all on an estate of approximately 210 hectares. The proposed development is in the curtilage of Barretstown House, RPS B24-27, and the attached Barretstown Castle, National Monument KD024-029
The development will consist of alterations to an existing medical centre, located in a single-storey 19th/early 20th century courtyard building, the demolition of a late 20th century single-storey lean-to structure of c. 56.7 sqm, and the construction of a new, single-story light-weight extension within a former walled garden. The proposed development will maintain the existing medical use, providing an improved medical centre facility for Barretstown to include: - A proposed new, light-weight, single-storey, entrance lobby structure of c. 7.57 sqm. facing the existing courtyard to the west. - The adaption of the existing courtyard building comprising the replacement and upgrade of the existing roof with a new slate roof to match the existing, the internal thermal upgrade of the existing perimeter walls and the internal reorganization of the building to provide an improved waiting area, pharmacy, dispensary store room and W.C. - A proposed new, light-weight, single-storey extension comprising a simple, glu-lam structure, clad in metal panels. It is proposed to provide 3 no. treatment rooms, an office, reception area, 5 no. bedrooms and 4 no. accessible toilet and shower rooms. The height of the proposed extension at its highest point is c. 4.83 meters above FFL. - All related ancillary landscape, services and site works. The proposed development has a total gross internal floor area of c. 450 sqm. on a site of c. 1565 sqm. within an estate of approximately c. 210 hectares. The proposed development is located within a walled garden adjacent to Barretstown House, RPS B24-27, incorporating Barretstown Castle, Recorded Monument KD024-029.
Of existing single story detached log cabin style structure used as a Sensory Room ancillary to the activities carried out at Barretstown and all associated site works. The development is within the curtilage of Barretstown House RPS B24-27 and is also associated with Barretstown Castle, National Monument KD 024-029
The construction of a new canopy to cover an existing amphitheatre with associated access improvements to the existing amphitheatre including lighting of pathways and below new canopy structure. The site area is 0.1124 hectares. The canopy structure is 10.5 metres above the FFL to the top of build. The proposed application is within 75 metres of Barretstown House, RPS B24-27 and is also associated with Barretstown Castle, National Monument KD024-029. The site location is towards the central north west of the site curtilage, set within a wooded area,
The demolition of an existing agricultural shed (c. 1003.80 sq. m. GFA) and the construction of a new one to three-storey stand-alone staff accommodation building (c. 1420.20 sq. m. GFA). The accommodation includes 45 No. ensuite bedrooms (consisting of 15 twin rooms and 30 single rooms providing a total of 60 No. bedspaces), on all three floors. Provision of a lounge area, gym, kitchen and dining area, laundry room, bin store, and plant/storage areas at ground floor level. Car Parking, covered bicycle parking, solar panels, and all related ancillary landscaping, services, and site development works to facilitate the development. The proposed development is within the curtilage of Barretstown House, a protected structure: RPS B24-27, and Barretstown Castle, a Recorded Monument: KD024-029
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