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2460018

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Laois - Laois County Council

Proposed Development

construct a reduced size of c. 33metres x c.15metres steel-framed structure with membrane roof and side cladding to partially enclose the existing equestrian sand arena and all associated site ancillary works at Capard House, Capard Demesne, Rosenallis, R32 VH70. The proposed use for the structure which is the subject of this application is as a multi-sport indoor arena (equestrian, indoor running track, roller skating, gymnastics, etc) for use by the owners and guests on a non-commercial recreational health and fitness basis. The (reduced and revised) design incorporates changing room and storage facilities. The site of the proposed structure is within the attendant grounds of Capard House, which is a protected structure (RPS Ref: 434_A, B, C). Previous Planning Application Register Ref No.23 / 60452 refers

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Application Details

Location
Capard House , Capard Demesne Rosenallis , Co Laois
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Laois County Council
Site Area
0.95 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
18 January 2024
Status
INCOMPLETED APPLICATION
Decision
N/A

Location

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2360450N/A25 Oct 2023

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2360452CONDITIONAL27 Oct 2023

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2460022CONDITIONAL22 Jan 2024

construct a reduced size of c. 33metres x c.15metres steel-framed structure with membrane roof and side cladding to partially enclose the existing equestrian sand arena and all associated site ancillary works at Capard House, Capard Demesne, Rosenallis, R32 VH70. The proposed use for the structure which is the subject of this application is as a multi-sport indoor arena (equestrian, indoor running track, roller skating, gymnastics, etc) for use by the owners and guests on a non-commercial recreational health and fitness basis. The (reduced and revised) design incorporates changing room and storage facilities. The site of the proposed structure is within the attendant grounds of Capard House, which is a protected structure (RPS Ref: 434_A, B, C). Previous Planning Application Register Ref No.23 / 60452 refers

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17118CONDITIONAL2 Mar 2017

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17117CONDITIONAL2 Mar 2017

construct a 55 sqm single storey glazed orangery to the rear elevation including the lowering of window cills to afford access from the billiards room and entrance hall. A protected structure

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18493CONDITIONAL10 Aug 2018

(1) change of use of lands from agriculture to private golf course, comprising an extension of the previously approved private golf course (permitted under Reg Ref. 1890) at Capard Demesne, the use of which will be solely incidental to the use of Capard House as a private residence: and (ii) associated minor ground and recontouring works including ancillary drainage; and all associated site works necessary to facilitate the development, including landscaping and native planting. A small part of the application site (southeast corner) is located within the overall grounds of Capard Demesne, which includes a number of protected structures including Capard House (RPS Ref. 434_A) The application does not propose any works to a protected structure or its immediate curtilage.

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1882N/A19 Feb 2018

(1) retention permission for ground works to agricultural land ( upper farm lands) including land drainage; and (ii) permission for change of use of these upper farm lands from agriculture to private golf course, the use of which will be solely incidential to the use of Capard House as a private residence; and all associated site works necessary to facilitate the development including landscaping and native planting. The lands are located within the overall grounds of Capard Demesne, which includes a number of protected structures including Capard House (RPS Ref. 434_A). the application does not propose any works to a protected structure or its immediate curtilage.

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1890CONDITIONAL21 Feb 2018

(1) retain ground works to agricultural land ( upper farm lands) including land drainage; and (2) PERMISSION for change of use of these upper farm lands from agriculture to a private golf course, the use of which will be solely incidential to the use of Capard House as a private residence; and all associated site works necessary to facilitate the development including landscaping and native planting. The lands are located within the overall grounds of Capard Demesne, which includes a number of protected structures including Capard House (RPS Ref. 434_A). the application does not propose any works to a protected structure or its immediate curtilage.

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17101N/A24 Feb 2017

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21613N/A2 Sept 2021

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