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211758

CONDITIONAL

Meath - Meath County Council

Proposed Development

permission for retention is sought for a themed train ride attraction comprising: an at grade train track of 396 m in length; a timber clad tunnel and maintenance structure associated with the train ride attraction, and for the inspection repair and servicing of Tayto Park attraction (Gross Internal Floor Area 161.5 sqm, and 3.85m in height); a railway station façade structure of 4.9 m in height and 23.7 m in length; amendments to existing internal paths and connections within Tayto Park; and all associated landscaping, boundary treatment, development and works, on an overall site of 0.393 ha. The structures are located adjoining the 'Eagle's Nest' area of Tayto Park, and to the south of Kilbrew Graveyard

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    8 Sept 2021

  2. Decision due

    2 Nov 2021

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    2 Nov 2021

  4. Grant issued

    16 Dec 2021

Application Details

Location
Kilbrew , Ashbourne , Co. Meath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Meath County Council
Site Area
0.393 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
8 September 2021
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
2 November 2021
Grant Date
16 December 2021
Permission Expires
15 December 2026

Location

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29m
AA201471N/A12 Oct 2020

permission is sought for the retention of a timber clad tunnel and maintenance structure associated with a train ride attraction, and for the inspection, repair and servicing of Tayto Park attractions. The structure has a gross internal floor area of 161.5 sqm and an overall height of 3.85m

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212407CONDITIONAL22 Dec 2021

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(a) retention of a change of use of part of an existing and storage building (825 sqm) for warehousing and storage use other than solely in connection with the operation of Emerald Park, as required under Condition 2 of the permission granted by An Bord Pleanala under Ref. ABP-301053-18 (MCC Ref. AA171418) and omission of Condition 2 of Ref. ABP-301053-18 to facilitate that change of use and (b) retention of an ancillary single storey external refrigeration unit with a gross floor area of 67 sqm to be used in connection with the operation of Emerald Park. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

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(a) retention of a change of use of part of an existing and storage building (825 sqm) for warehousing and storage use other than solely in connection with the operation of Emerald Park, as required under Condition 2 of the permission granted by An Bord Pleanala under Ref. ABP-301053-18 (MCC Ref. AA171418) and omission of Condition 2 of Ref. ABP-301053-18 to facilitate that change of use and (b) retention of an ancillary single storey external refrigeration unit with a gross floor area of 67 sqm to be used in connection with the operation of Emerald Park

Emerald Park , Kilbrew , Ashbourne Co Meath

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AA171418CONDITIONAL8 Dec 2017

the development will supersede part of previously granted application AA161769, namely construction of 960sqm Lofting Aviary Structure at this location will not take place. The development will consist of the demolition of existing hay shed & stable, construction of new storage shed incorporating small personnel office and toilets

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AA170159CONDITIONAL17 Feb 2017

the development will supersede part of previously granted application AA160769, namely construction of 960sqm Lofting Aviary Structure at this location will not take place. The development will consist of the demolition of existing hay shed & stable, construction of a new storage shed incorporating personnel office and toilet used to house light goods and non-perishable materials with external lean-to canopy to one side of shed. The storage shed shall have a gross floor area of 2218 sqm and a max height of 10.7m with external lean to canopy a max height of 6.2m, together with all associated ancillary development and site works

Tayto Park Visitor Centre , Kilbrew Ashbourne , Co. Meath

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221215N/A16 Sept 2022

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RA201409REFUSED2 Oct 2020

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211701CONDITIONAL1 Sept 2021

the provision of a dwelling and garage with wastewater treatment system and associated site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Kilbrew , Curragha , Ashbourne Co. Meath

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22409REFUSED1 Apr 2022

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