22546Granted
Abbeyleix Estate, Abbeyleix Demense, Co. Laois
Develop on this site of 1.35 ha which is located within the Abbeyleix Estate (which contains a number of Protected Structures, including the Abbeyleix House RPS-090-C). The subject site is located at Lace Cottage and associated lands, at the eastern side of Abbeyleix Estate, in the townland of Abbeyleix Demesne, Co. Laois. Lace Cottage is a Protected Structure (RPS-090-J). The development will consist of: demolition of single storey extension to the rear of the main house (15 sq m); removal of oil tank structure; removal of dormer window to rear; and removal of concrete slab to ground floor room; construction of single storey flat roof (with pitched roof lantern) timber orangery to rear (north) of main house (24 sq m); construction of a new outbuilding/ shed structure to rear (north-east) of main house (5 sq m); construction of single storey flat roof connecting structure between main house and annexe (1.5 sq m); re-roofing of main house and annexe, including new rainwater goods; external and internal alterations including structural masonry repair works to cottage front elevation; re-rendering of main house and annexe elevations; alterations to internal first floor layout, including alterations to internal partitions and openings; installation of new heated solid ground floor slab; alterations, formation and reinstatement of opes; and upgrading of building services throughout. The development will also consist of: soft and hard landscaping works, including new estate access road/ driveway (c. 191 m), and parking area to the south; foul drainage network discharging to new secondary treatment plant and sand polishing filter; storm drainage network discharging to new on site infiltration area; watermain connecting to existing watermain serving the estate; and all associated site development works. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development.Decision record indexedDecision25 October 2022View record