Site planning risk brief

Construction of a two storey detached dwelling with an attached garage, proposed entrance off the public road, waste water treatment system and percolation area and all ancillary site works

A two storey dormer dwelling, garage, septic tank/treatment unit, percolation area and all associated site works

External renovations/alterations to the existing dwelling as shown, demolition of the existing single storey lean-to structure (storage/fuel shed) and to construct in its place a new single storey matching pitched roof and flat roof extensions all to the side and rear of the existing dwelling, redesign of the existing shared entrance to form a separate farm and residential entrance, revision to the site boundaries, decommissioning of the existing septic tank and to install a new WWTS with a polishing filter, with all ancillary services and site works

Development consisting of the following works: change of use of part of the new extension (storage shed and fuel store) granted under planning permission reference: 22/473 to residential use, revisions to the internal floor plan layout of the existing dwelling house and the remaining new extension with alterations/additions to window & door openings to the external elevations as shown with all ancillary services and site works

For retained development, and for proposed development and change of use, all at Knockdrin Castle and within its curtilage (a Protected Structure – RPS Ref: 012-022), a site of circa. 10.48 hectares. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this application. The development for which retention is sought comprises: 1. The restoration and refurbishment of Knockdrin Castle (a Protected Structure – RPS Ref: 012-022), including 12 no. guest bedrooms, ground floor dining area, bar, ballroom and kitchen. 2. The retention of replacement kitchen windows to the rear of the building and replacement of modern conservatory extension to the east side of the building. 3. Retention of drainage services, water supply services, wastewater services (100PE concrete sewage treatment system discharging to 165 sqm percolation area), utilities, and fire safety services associated with the above restoration and refurbishment works. 4. Works to the Knockdrin Castle entrance gates & lodges (North & South – Protected Structures – RPS Ref: 012-020 & 012-021 respectively), as include the provision of new entrance gates. The proposed development for which permission is sought comprises: 1. Proposed change of use of Knockdrin Castle from residential to an events and hospitality venue as incorporates dining and overnight accommodation. 2. Proposed use of existing vehicular access points to the R394 as comprise the Knockdrin Castle gate lodge, south (a Protected Structure – RPS Ref: 012-021) and secondary, north entrance gateway (a Protected Structure – RPS Ref: 012-020) to serve the development. 3. Proposed partial realignment of existing wall adjacent to the secondary, north entrance gateway (a Protected Structure – RPS Ref: 012-020) for the provision of improved sightlines. 4. Proposed enhancements to internal access roads, as includes continuation of existing access route to front curtilage of Knockdrin Castle, and all associated vehicular and pedestrian wayfinding signage. 5. Proposed provision of 74 no. car parking spaces (including 4 no. accessible parking spaces) and 2 no. coach parking spaces to serve the operational and customer needs of the development. 6. Proposed enclosed waste storage area in the internal courtyard of Knockdrin Castle. 7. Proposed hard and soft landscaping works, as include the restoration and enhancement of formal gardens, pedestrian footpaths, enhanced reception area to front curtilages of Knockdrin Castle, and proposed external lighting.

Construct a new 60m long covered spectator stand to existing synthetic pitch, construct a new 4.8m high x 20m long rugby ball wall, extend existing walking track and all ancillary site services