211981Granted
Dowth Hall, Dowth Hall Estate, Dowth Co. Meath
EXTENSION OF DUARATION OF PLANNING PERMISSION LB161094 - the development consists of the demolition of existing derelict single storey wings to north and south of Dowth Hall, and replacement with two new wings, with associated external terracing to accommodate an orangery and universal accessible (UA) accommodation including UA access UA access to the basement of Dowth Hall. New external arcades are to be constructed at basement level to support terracing. The existing basement is to be upgraded to house informal living, kitchen/dining, banquette kitchen, TV/cinema room, gym and associated ancillary spaces. Externally sunken terraces are to be created at basement level to the south and west, immediately adjacent to Dowth Hall. All existing 20th century windows to ground, first and second floors are to be replaced to match existing historic windows retained in basement. The existing external stonework will be cleaned and repaired as required. Existing cement based external render will be removed and replaced with lime-based render. Existing emergency works to roof will be removed and roof returned to historic layout, roof slated, timbers will be repaired or replaced only when required. Rainwater goods will be repaired or replaced only when required. Internal finishes will be restored and repaired/replaced only when repaired. Historic urns to be restored to parapet level with new to match. Historic subterranean, ancillary spaces to basement area to be waterproofed with eversible tanking membrane. The historic fabric of the adjacent estate cottage is to be renovated and upgraded. Mechanical and electrical services to both Dowth Hall and estate cottage are to be upgraded throughout. A new foul water treatment system is to be installed to replace existing obsolete septic tankDecision record indexedDecision06 December 2021View record