Redevelopment of an existing property to include the change of use of the existing building last used as retail premises to ground floor and living accommodation to upper floors, to use as a single domestic unit, and will include internal alterations and changes to elevations, and all associated site works6 conditions indexed
Portlick Castle is a protected structure listed under Westmeath County Council RPS 022-026 (Tower House and Castle) and 022-027 (outbuildings and coach house) and recorded under NIAH Reg No. 15402212 (Castle). Portlick Castle is also a Recorder Monument with SMR No. WM022-045. Permission is sought for a formal change of use of the previously converted private residence into a Guest House/Function Venue, with 12 number existing bedrooms with en-suites within the castle and coach house, commercial kitchen, dining room, breakfast room, bar and lounge, toilets, stores and associated site works. Retention Permission is sought for the following works undertaken since 2020: (i) completed replacement to the Tower Roof at increased roof pitch with Blue Bangor slate covering and new dormer to back elevation as access to viewing balcony behind parapet and roof lights to front elevation replicating positions on removed roof (ii) repair of existing timber windows, replacement of decayed timber window and door heads with concrete lintels (iii) removal of existing rotten and damaged timber windows with timber framed replacements (iv) removal of cement based render to middle section of front elevation and reinstatement of hood mouldings based on historic photos to same, removal of cement based pointing to external stone elevations and replacement with lime based mortar, repairs to various damaged stone window cills, heads and reveals, stone waterspouts and other associated damaged stone wall elements, (v) removal of internal wall dry lining systems exposing original stone masonry and replacement of lime plaster in some areas, (vi) part sub division of upper levels (with en-suites) (vii) exposure and re-pointing of bare rubble walls, partial completion of new internal stud walls, and floors to upper levels(viii) replacement of concrete floors at ground level and in the ‘Great Hall’ at first floor with limecrete floors and underfloor heating, (ix) opening up works throughout the structure and removal of damaged and decayed internal drylining, joinery including skirting boards, door frames and doors, architraves, dado rails and picture rails, repairs to all internal timber floors, walls and ceilings, (x) alterations to the non-historic rear and side extensions including removal of blockwork castellations, fitting of new windows in existing openings, and creation of new window openings (xi) alterations to the coach house involving removal of sand cement render, window and doDecision record indexed
Upper Bridge Street & Castle Street, Belturbet, Co. Cavan
To demolish existing derelict commercial building & side/rear boundary walls and erect 2½ storey building consisting of 3 no. 2 Bed Units with associated Private External Spaces & Bin Store, connect to existing public services and all ancillary site works- SIGNFICANT FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN RECEIVEDDecision record indexed
Planning permission to alter existing front elevation to include a new shop front, and all associated site works all at 7 Upper Castle Street, Tralee, Co.KerryDecision record indexed
The removal of the existing timber staircase in the North Tower and the construction of a new hardwood octagonal staircase serving both the first floor and a new upper level (previously granted under planning reference no. 2361015). All with the associated site development works. A protected structure NIAH – 22207713/recorded monument (no: TS077-089)Decision record indexed
Site of approx 0.74 HA at the former Ted Castles Site and Dun Leary House (a protected structure), Old Dun Leary Road, Cumberland Street, Longford Place and Dun Leary Hill, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, A96N208
The development will consist of the construction of a new 5-8 storey development in 2 no. Blocks (Bock 1 and Block 2) and the change of use and refurbishment of existing 3 storey (over adjacent basement level) ‘Dun Leary House’ (a Protected Structure) to provide for 88 no. residential units (26 no. 1 bed units; 37 no. 2 bed units; 24 no. 3 bed units; and 1 no. 4 bed detached house), residential amenity space at ground and first floor level (approx. 132 sq m) addressing the internal courtyard and upper terrace; 1 no. retail unit (approx. 108.5 sq m) with associated outdoor seating area at ground floor level addressing Old Dun Leary Road and Cumberland Street; and a public art display area (approx. 12 sq m) at ground floor level addressing Old Dun Leary Road. Block 1 comprises 79 no. residential units (26 no. 1 bed units, 35 no. 2 bed units and 18 no. 3 bed units) with an overall height ranging from 6 - 8 storeys (with setbacks at sixth and seventh floor levels) addressing Old Dun Leary Road and 5-8 storeys (with set back at seventh floor level) addressing Cumberland Street. Block 2 comprises 8 no. residential units (2 no. 2 bed units and 6 no. 3 bed units) with an overall height ranging from 4 - 5 storeys (with set back at fourth floor level) addressing Dun Leary Hill. The proposal provides for 2 no. communal open spaces in the form a ground floor level courtyard area which includes a lawn space, bee hives, pétanque court, kitchen, social area and seating and a first floor level terrace which provides for seating areas. Private open space is delivered in the form of balconies / terraces throughout the residential element of the development. Significant Public Realm improvements are also delivered and include the provision of footpath upgrades, a signalised junction on Old Dun Leary Road and Cumberland Street (including pedestrian crossings on all arms), landscaping, bicycle and car parking spaces on Cumberland Street and new public lighting. Proposed works to ‘Dun Leary House’ (a Protected Structure) will include the change of use and refurbishment of an existing 3 storey building (over adjacent basement level) from office/residential use to 1 no. 4 bed residential detached house (approx. 432.9 sq m) at lower ground floor level (level 01), ground floor level (level 02) and first floor level (level 03). Works will include (a) the demolition of the late-twentieth century extension to the north of the house including the lean-to glazed staircase annex, demolition of the adjacent basement structure and part of the internal structure to the north east of the house (approx. 284.8 sq m); (b) the refurbishment and internal / external alteration to the late-twentieth century north-east extension; (c) the blocking up of an existing window opening and the creation of a new window opening on the east façade at lower ground floor level; (d) the reinstatement of previously blocked door opening to the south porch (onto Dun Leary Hill); (e) the creation of a new opening on the north side of a vaulted area under the west entrance steps; (f) the demolition of some existing internal partitions and the construction of new partition walls at lower ground floor, ground floor and first floor levels; (g) the creation of a new door opening through a masonry wall between the nineteenth century house and late-twentieth century north-east extension; (h) the replacement of modern aluminium frame casement windows with replica timber sash windows; (i) the reinstatement of a timber staircase within the interior of the nineteenth century house; and (j) the conservation-led repairs to the roof, rainwater goods, external facades, boundary walls and railings of ‘Dun Leary House’. The development shall also provide for: The demolition of the existing open fronted shed (approx. 367 sq m) located at the north eastern corner of the site together with all associated internal site walls and ancillary structures on site; A main entrance reception including residential amenities area (approx. 105 sq m) and maintenance room (approx. 8.2 sq m) at first floor level and a secondary entrance at ground floor level (approx. 27 sq m); 2 no. bin stores (retail and residential stores), 3 no. bulk storage areas, maintenance zone and plant room, ESB substation, switch room and all ancillary areas at ground floor level; 25 no. car parking spaces in total as follows - 17 no. car parking spaces provided at ground floor level (in curtilage) including 3 no. electric vehicle spaces and 1 no. disabled space; the removal of 11 no. existing on street car parking spaces at Cumberland Street with provision made for 8 no. new on street car parking spaces; 242 no. bicycle parking spaces (28 no. visitor bicycle spaces, 208 no. resident bicycle spaces, 4 no. cargo bicycle spaces and 2 no. bicycle spaces for Dun Leary House); 1 no. motorcycle parking space; 1 no. new vehicular entrance and pedestrian / cycle entrance via Old Dun Leary Road at ground floor level, 1 no. pedestrian / cycle entrance via Cumberland Street at an existing entrance at first floor level and 3 no. new residential entrances (2 no. for Dun Leary House and 1 no. for Block 2) via Cumberland Street and Old Dun Leary Hill at second floor level; All other site development and infrastructure works including water, foul and surface water drainage and all associated connections (including the diversion of an existing sewer at Cumberland Street); underground attenuation and associated underground pump station; all landscaping and boundary treatment works; green roofs; 10 no. solar panels at roof level; and all associated site clearance, excavation and development works.Decision record indexed
20 & 21 Castle Street, Abbeyquarter South Sligo Town F91 TH50, Sligo Town
Planning permission for the refurbishment and extension of two existing retail units with upper story residential accommodation (protected structures 8SE & 9SE). The works will comprise refurbishment of the existing structures (180m2) to include thermal & fabric upgrades, shopfront replacement, window replacement/refurbishment, internal alterations, a single storey extension (23m2) to the rear comprising retail storage along with ancillary site works for use as retail units with upper story residential accommodation at 20 & 21 Castle Street, Abbeyquarter South, Sligo Town, F91 TH50. The site is located within the Market Cross Architectural Conservation Area.Decision record indexed
Grange Castle Business Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
Demolition of the existing single storey house of 'Erganagh' and the construction of a two storey data centre and delivery bays with associated three storey office block and services that will have a gross floor area of 35,426sq.m on an overall site of 9.2 hectares. The two storey data centre facility and delivery bay (32,419sq.m) will be separated into two adjoined blocks over two floors with a single data hall on each floor of each data centre with service and technical space around each data hall (4 data halls overall) with a two storey delivery bay attached to the east of the data centre block. A three storey office block and delivery bay (2,882sq.m) is attached to the west of the data centre block. The data centre will be served by services and plant to the north of the data centre blocks that will include 32 standby generators with 2 associated flues per generator (64 in total) and grouped into 16 towers of flour flues each (each 20m high). There are proposed to be 32 acoustically attenuated chillers located on the upper level plant gantries to the north of the data hall blocks (eight on each gantry). The development will also include a new substation with associated transformer yard and single storey transformer building (125sq.m) that will be located to the northeast of the site. The development will be accessed from the Grange Castle South Access Road from the north via the Baldonnel Road and will also include ancillary site development works, including 2 attenuation ponds, to connect to existing Grange Castle infrastructural services as well as fencing, signage, services road, entrance gate, 70 car parking spaces including 3 disabled car parking spaces, and 30 sheltered bicycle parking spaces. The development will be enclosed with landscaping to all frontages including a wetland to the west all on a site (9.2ha) located within lands in the Grange Castle Business Park South and the residential properties of Erganagh, Kent Cottage and Weston Lodge on land with the townlands of Aungierstown and Ballybane; Ballybane; and Milltown and bounding Baldonnel Road to the west and south and Grange Castle South Access Road to the north, Baldonnel, Dublin 22. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been submitted with this application.Decision record indexed
Grange Castle Business Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
Demolition of the existing single storey house of 'Erganagh' and the construction of a two storey data centre and delivery bays with associated three storey office block and services that will have a gross floor area of 35,426sq.m on an overall site of 9.2 hectares. The two storey data centre facility and delivery bay (32,419sq.m) will be separated into two adjoined blocks over two floors with a single data hall on each floor of each data centre with service and technical space around each data hall (4 data halls overall) with a two storey delivery bay attached to the east of the data centre block. A three storey office block and delivery bay (2,882sq.m) is attached to the west of the data centre block. The data centre will be served by services and plant to the north of the data centre blocks that will include 32 standby generators with 2 associated flues per generator (64 in total) and grouped into 16 towers of flour flues each (each 20m high). There are proposed to be 32 acoustically attenuated chillers located on the upper level plant gantries to the north of the data hall blocks (eight on each gantry). The development will also include a new substation with associated transformer yard and single storey transformer building (125sq.m) that will be located to the northeast of the site. The development will be accessed from the Grange Castle South Access Road from the north via the Baldonnel Road and will also include ancillary site development works, including 2 attenuation ponds, to connect to existing Grange Castle infrastructural services as well as fencing, signage, services road, entrance gate, 70 car parking spaces including 3 disabled car parking spaces, and 30 sheltered bicycle parking spaces. The development will be enclosed with landscaping to all frontages including a wetland to the west all on a site (9.2ha) located within lands in the Grange Castle Business Park South and the residential properties of Erganagh, Kent Cottage and Weston Lodge on land with the townlands of Aungierstown and Ballybane; Ballybane; and Milltown and bounding Baldonnel Road to the west and south and Grange Castle South Access Road to the north, Baldonnel, Dublin 22. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been submitted with this application.Grounds not yet categorised
The construction of a single storey kitchen, dining and utility extension to an existing dwelling house and all associated site worksDecision record indexed
Protected Structures (Ref: 0556 and 0557) and within an Architectural Conservation Area. WSHI Ltd. and the Michal J Wright Group intend, in summary, to apply for planning permission to refurbish, redevelop, conserve, and change the use of part of the existing Howth Castle buildings, Stable Block and Attendant lands. The development proposed involves the demolition of some farm buildings, the refurbishment and construction of new buildings, and a change of use of part of the lower and upper ground floors of the castle and adjoining stable block and stable yard from primarily residential use to hospitality and tourist retail use. All of the reimagined, and new, areas will be under the control of a single management company which will be set up to manage the existing castle, stable areas and surrounding attendant lands. The breakdown of the overall development is as follows:- The Castle: Maintenance, refurbishment and minor conservation works as well as continuation of existing maintenance program for castle; change of use of upper ground floor of main castle building to tea rooms and reception area; conversion of rooms at lower ground floor to rest rooms, kitchens and storage areas. Provision of outdoor lift from ground to upper ground floor terrace. (There are no works or changes to all other floors of the castle other than a fire upgrade.) The Castle Stable Area: Change of use of ground floor of stables to artisan retail and café use and the construction of new rest rooms; erection of central covered pavilion for restaurant use with new kitchen area; renovation of original entrance through existing clock tower. Development also involves repairs to existing roofs and walls. The Castle Grounds (Part): Demolition of some farm buildings and retention and refurbishment of existing historical farm buildings; Reconfiguration of new entrance/ exit at 19th century gates to castle grounds; the creation of new access road to proposed new car and coach parking area and overflow car park; the creation of an assortment of recreational areas including a plant nursery, playground, picnic areas; erect temporary marquee and ancillary facilities for wedding events; pedestrianisation of areas around the Castle. Reopening and extension of existing historical cul de sac road past St. Marys Church and creation of new access road to Golf buildings which bypasses the front of the castle and links back to existing road; open pedestrian entrance from The Howth Road. Other: The overall development also involves localised landscaping, the creation of new connections to the foul sewer and provision of attenuation as per SUDs, and all site works associated with the proposed development, all on a site of 6.89 ha. all at Howth Castle, Howth Road, Howth, Co. Dublin, D13EH73. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development. AI received 21/12/2218 conditions indexed
Development comprising of alterations to design of 1 no. permitted 2 storey 5-bedroom C-type detached house & garage and associated site development and landscape works, with a site area of 0.28ha, at 12 Loughmore Walk, Killeen Castle Demesne, Dunsany, Co. Meath, being part of a previously permitted residential development of 22 houses at Loughmore Walk/The Burrows (Ref RA/191174). Alterations to include new rear extension, internal layout changes at ground and upper floors, attic conversion with new stairs, revisions to elevations of house and garage, new velux roof lights, extended garage with gym, new door and covered carport link to house, the vehicular access is as previously permitted via the existing internal roads & entrances to Killen Castle Demesne. All within the overall site of approx. 255 ha. (a protected structure)Decision record indexed
Killeen Castle Demesne (a protected structure), Dunsany, Co Meath
The change of use for a temporary period of 4 years of 6 no. of the 22 no. courtyard dwellings (referred to as Hunters Yard) permitted under Reg Ref DA/802774 (as extended by Reg Ref RA/180960) from residential to ancillary hotel accommodation facilitating short term lettings in the form of 24 no. bedrooms (6 no. keys) in 6 no. 2 storey 4 bedroom units. To accommodate this temporary change of use, the following modifications are also required:- Amendments for all 6 no. units include: The replacement of permitted kitchen to facilitate 1 no. accessible double bedroom with ensuite and inclusion of a small kitchenette facitity in the permitted study's, Solar Panels omitted, Chimneys omitted, Corner Lightbox/Lanterns omitted, Amendments for 4 no. units (House Type HYI, HYIH and HY3, HY3H) include: Omission of internal door, a Balcony column support added, Suite 1 walk in wardrobe replaces with ensuite bathroom, Walk in wardrobe with ensuite included for Suite 2, Total 12 no. car parking spaces to be provided. Selected stone cladding removed from upper storey of House Type HYI, HYIH and HY3, HY3H, A minor change of Finished Floor Levels on site. The development also includes all associated landscape and site development works. There is no change to the building footprint or house design to those units permitted under Reg. Ref. DA/802774 (as extended by Reg Ref RA/180960). The design is in keeping with all other residential units proposed within the Killeen Castle Demesne. The vehicular access is as otherwise permitted via the existing internal road network and entrances to Killeen Castle DemesneDecision record indexed
2 The Burrows, Killeen Castle Demesne, Dunsany Co Meath
Development comprising of alterations to design of 1 no. permitted 2 storey 5-bedroom B-type detached house & garage and associated site development and landscape works with a site area of 0.29ha at 2 The Burrows, Killeen Castle Demesne, Dunsany, Co Meath, being part of a previously permitted residential development of 22 houses at Loughmore Walk/The Burrows ref RA/191174. Alterations to include attic conversion with new stairs, internal layout, changes at ground and upper floors, extended rear dormer and balcony, new velux roof lights, revisions to fenestration on elevations, extended garage with carport link to house. The vehicular access is as previously permitted via the existing internal roads & entrances to Killeen Castle Demesne all within the overall site of approx. 255 ha (a protected structure )Decision record indexed
AIB Lynch's Castle, No. 40 Shop Street, Plus frontage on Abbeygate Street Upper
Permission for development which will consist of: (a) demolition and replacement of existing single storey storage building (23m2) with new purpose built single storey building including infill of the space between the existing building and the building to be demolished (9m2) all to match existing at rear of AIB bank and (b) internal modifications and non-structural remodelling of the banking hall adjacent to but not including the Lynch's Castle structure (a protected structure - Ref No. 9313)Decision record indexed
Part 8 - Louth County Council hereby gives notice of it's intention to carry out refurbishment works to Ardee Castle, a Protected Structure comprising the Castle, Bridewell building to the rear and modern courtyard extension (Reference Lhs 017-017, NIAH 13823004 and a National Monument and Protected Structures and are within the Ardee Conservation Area as designated in the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027. This application is an amendment to previously approved Part 8 procedure namely Ardee Castle Refurbishment and Access Improvement Works (Ref:17/137) and comprises the following over and above the previously approved Part 8 procedure: - Altered and extended external stair, lift and services core to height of 4 floors to rear of buildings providing universal access and egress to ground and all upper levels of the building. - All associated site development works.Decision record indexed
20 Loughmore Walk, Killeen Castle Demesne, Dunsany Co Meath
Alterations to design of 1 no. permitted 2 storey 5 bedroom E-type detached house & garage and associated site development & landscape works, with a site area of 0.29 ha, being part of a previously permitted residential development of 22 houses at Loughmore Walk/The Burrows (ref. RA/191174). Alterations to include front, side & rear extensions, internal layout changes at ground and upper floors, extended rear dormer and balcony, new stairs from first floor to existing attic level providing new library, bathroom and study, new rooflights, revisions to elevations, attached garage with carport link to house, new rear window and gym in garage, re-levelling sloped rear garden down to flat lawn with 1.5m high stone faced retaining wall at rear of garden. The vehicular access is as previously permitted via the existing internal roads & entrances to Killeen Castle Demesne, all within the overall site of approx. 255 ha (a protected structure)Decision record indexed
Change of use to and inhabitation of Killeen Castle (a Protected Structure) as a hotel providing 43 no. bedrooms/suites (together with ancillary accommodation) involving the renovation and restoration of Killeen Castle (a Protected Structure). The works shall consist of the refurbished reinstatement of the upper ground floor rooms lost to extensive fire damage in 1981 and subsequent water damage and weathering, the conservation, repair and refurbishment of the upper ground floor principal rooms that partially survived the fire, the refurbished reinstatement or the provision of new rooms in the remainder of the lower ground, upper ground, first, second and third floors where the originals were lost or damaged beyond repair by the fire and/or water damage, all internally located and as indicated on the documentation and also including; provision of ancillary accommodation, including a bar (c.104 sqm gross floor area (GFA)), a restaurant (c. 248 sqm GFA), drawing room (c. 79 sqm GFA) and a reception /lounge room (c.63 sqm GFA) all located at lower ground and upper ground floor levels, a bat roost on the roof of Killeen Castle (a Protected Structure) measuring c. 6.6 sqm GFA with a maximum height of c. 2.76m above roof level and constructed of painted timber with a pitched, natural slate roof, 3 no. lifts and in accordance with the proposed hotel use, the routing of mechanical, electrical, heating and water services throughout the building, and associated external plant at ground and roof level. The Hotel includes other staff and back-of-house facilities incidental to the running of the hotel. All ancillary site development and landscaping works, including; connection to existing services and utilities at the existing golf club clubhouse, 3 no. disabled access surface car parking spaces (with hotel to be served by adjacent 74 no. existing surface car parking spaces), new internal spur road and set-down area to the north of the Castle, covered pergola-type external walkway providing a pedestrian link between the western entrance to the Castle and the existing golf club clubhouse, vehicular access to the proposed development is via the existing internal road network and entrances at Killeen Castle Demesne. The overall hotel development results in a gross floor area of c. 2825.1 sqmDecision record indexed