Site planning risk brief

Permission for development at Westport House & Estate, Westport Demesne, Westport, Co. Mayo for the ‘Restoration and Interpretation of Westport Estate’, within and around the curtilage of a number of Protected Structures throughout the Estate. The proposed development comprises: 1. The restoration of Westport House (a Protected Structure) including to repair and upgrade the fabric and accessibility of the house alongside providing a new visitor and interpretive experience within; 2. The restoration and repurposing of the Coach House (a Protected Structure) at ground and first floor to repair and upgrade the fabric of original structures, demolition of non-historic additions and adjacent structures, and provision of new build extensions (principally single storey with varying height up to maximum of c. 5.8 metres, with first floor link element to maximum of up to c. 7 metres height) to accommodate a visitor facility including café, retail and administrative / ancillary functions and the ‘Grace O’Malley Experience’ interpretive space; 3. The ‘Wild Realms’ to deliver an outdoor landscape and gardens based visitor experience, including: a) the partial restoration of formal Italianate gardens to west of Westport House; b) the ‘Lower Realm’ at and adjoining ‘Ladies Island’ (including construction of single storey ‘Eartharium’ entrance passageway structure (c. 5.2m high) and elevated walkway (with varying height up to maximum of c. 4 metres above ground) with associated gathering areas and an elevated story telling structure (c. 11.5 metres high or c. 14 metres overall height above ground level)), including demolition / removal of remaining features of Pirate Adventure Park complex; c) the ‘Middle Realm’ at and adjoining the Walled Garden (a Protected Structure), including conservation and partial repurposing of surviving original structures and construction / installation of new structures / features; d) the ‘Upper Realm’ at and adjoining Garvillaun; and, e) provision of pedestrian / visitor routes including repair / consolidation and bridging of existing Causeway to Garvillaun (partially within the maritime area and subject to a Maritime Area Consent) and the creation of a Pontoon across Westporthouse Lough. 4. Supporting amenity, infrastructure and ancillary development throughout the Estate, including: SEE ATTACHED FULL DESCRIPTION

Permission for development at the (new) Adventure Park at the Quarry, Westport Estate, Westport, Co. Mayo, and adjoining ‘The Farmyard’ (a Protected Structure) area, comprising additional and revised hard and soft landscaping, adventure and play features (including Slide Cover Structure (at bottom landing) c. 4.6m high, Climbing Tower c. 9.9m high, Totem Pole c. 4.5m high, and Assorted small scale (<3m high) play and sensory features) within the (currently under construction) Adventure Park, and all associated and ancillary works and development above and below ground (in part overlapping / amending existing Planning Permission References: P20/295 & P23/60189).

Permission for development at and adjoining ‘The Quarry’, Westport Estate, Westport, Co. Mayo (and adjacent ‘The Farmyard’, a Protected Structure) amending Planning Permission Reference P20/295 (which permitted an Adventure Park), comprising alteration, omission and addition to the form and position of permitted ‘Park Attractions’ and all associated and ancillary development and works above and below ground level.

PROVISION OF AN ADVENTURE PARK WITHIN THE WESTPORT DEMESNE, LOCATED AT THE DISUSED QUARRY WITHIN PART OF THE ADJOINING WOODLANDS. THE PROPOSED ADVENTURE PARK (OVERALL PLAN AREA OF 1.7 HECTARES) WILL CONSIST OF A VISITORS ENTRANCE BUILDING, (158SQM)- PROVIDING ENTRANCE TURNSTILES, PUBLIC TOILETS, ANCILLARY RETAIL, STAFF FACILITIES, STORES AND ANCILLARY SERVICES AND PARK ATTRACTIONS TO INCLUDE A NET PARK, LARGE SWING, JUNIOR SWING, ZIP LINE, CLIMBING ROPES, SLIDE, CLIMBING/ABSEILING TOWER AND ACTIVITY GARDEN ALL WITH ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPING, SEATING AREA, SITE SERVICES, LIGHTING, WALKWAYS, BOUNDARY TREATMENT AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

Permission for development at ‘The Farmyard’ (a Protected Structure), Westport Estate, Westport, Co. Mayo (to south of Farmyard complex and within existing forecourt / recreation area): comprising new hard and soft landscaping forecourt area, 2 no. canopy structures (up to c. 4.5m in height), (moveable) food and beverage facilities, and all associated and ancillary works and development above and below ground including removal of existing (modern) features (in part overlapping / amending Planning Permission References P20/295 & P23/60189).

CHANGE OF HOUSE TYPE FROM THAT GRANTED UNDER P13/3100 TO A NEW TWO-STOREY HOUSE WITH AN ATTACHED HOME BAKERY, TOGETHER WITH ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS. THE DEVELOPMENT IS LOCATED WITHIN THE CURTILAGE OF WESTPORT HOUSE, WHICH IS A PROTECTED STRUCTURE (REF. RPS NO. 077)