Site planning risk brief

RETENTION permission for development for primarily the restoration, repair, improvement of existing structures on lands at: Killua, Clonmellon, Co. Westmeath. The development consists of: Structure A – restoration of existing structure for food preparation and dining (143sqm), including improvement works consisting of 2no. entrance lobbies (9.8sqm and 9.3sqm inclusive). Structure B – alteration, restoration and improvement of former milking parlour (151.5sqm) and extended footprint (266sqm) for ancillary farm produce sales and food storage within the footprint of a demolished agricultural shed. Retention is sought for demolition of the agricultural shed. Structure C – retain agricultural dry storage structure (35sqm) to southeast corner of the walled garden. Structure D – restoration of existing agricultural dry storage structure (26.9sqm) including improvement works consisting of walled enclosure onto northeast side of structure (61.7sqm). Temporary Structure A – retain existing temporary timber frame animal shelter (19.4sqm). Temporary Structure B – retain existing temporary timber frame storage shed and 2no. metal storage containers (53sqm combined). Permission is also sought to retain the existing 8PE Shay Murtagh septic tank and percolation area, existing underground tanks for rainwater and firefighting water storage, existing fairfaced concrete retaining walls and concrete kerbs, stone facing and capping to existing retaining wall abutting southeast corner of the walled garden, repair/restoration works to the walled gardens, a protected structure recorded in the Westmeath County Development Plan 2021-2027, RPS reference number: 009-027, repair/restoration works to the Gothic Folly, RPS reference number: 009-022, alteration of internal driveway access roads, including 2no. permeable ‘grass-grid’ parking areas, tennis court, fencing, hard and soft landscaping, and all incidental and ancillary site works all within the original demesne of Killua Castle

Retention of a rear ground floor extension also a window on the rear gable wall to allow for natural light in the attic space and with all associated site development works

Retention of existing Agricultural Buildings (containing, Sheep Shed, covered Dungsted, Dry Fodder Store, Separate Out Building) concrete hard-standing, retaining walls, meal storage bins, sheep handling area, and all site works.

Permission to demolish existing garage at side of house and construct a two storey extension comprising en-suite double bedroom, family room and utility area linked to existing house, demolish existing conservatory to rear of the house and construct new kitchen extension. Construct a new single storey detached garage on north east part of site with extended driveway, All existing services on site to be extended and used in the new accommodation.

Permission to construct a new dwelling with garage attached, new entrance onto road, septic tank and percolation area. Permission is also sought to relocate existing agricultural entrance and all associated site works.

Changes to the shape and size of window openings to the front elevation of the proposed dwelling from those granted under PL REf 18/6151.