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AA170579

N/A

Meath - Meath County Council

Proposed Development

the construction of a seven storey over basement Hotel of approximately 31,955 sqm, providing 250 no. bedrooms (approximately 1000 no. bedspaces) at first to fifth floor levels, accessed from the established internal Tayto Park access road. The proposed hotel incorporates a Leisure Centre of 3,382 sqm at ground floor and mezzanine level, a dedicated Function/Conference area of 2,359 sqm at ground floor; a Spa and Therapy Centre of 530 sqm at first and second floor level; 2 no. Sky Lounges of 702 sqm at sixth floor level and all associated and ancillary stores, services and circulation space. The ground floor level provides a main entrance porch, foyer and lounge areas; a main lounge and bar; 3 no. main dining rooms and 2 no. ancillary dining rooms providing 2 no. restaurants for fine dining and general dining; 3 no. kitchens and associated stores; a servery area; a single shop/kiosk unit (23 sqm); plant; an ESB substation and a service corridor to the rear. Ancillary and associated storage and staff facilities including a staff room, toilet facilities, changing facilities and a dedicated kitchen are located at mezzanine level above the kitchens at ground floor level. The basement level provides associated plant and storage space for the Hotel and Leisure Club with vehicular access to the basement via a service ramp from the proposed surface car parking area. The Function/Conference area incorporates 3 no. reception areas and bars and a dedicated entrance. The proposed Leisure Centre consists of a dedicated landscaped entrance; foyer; adult and family changing areas; a junior play and acitivity area; a parents' lounge and viewing area; a family leisure pool including flume slide; a 30m exercise pool; 2 no. wet lounges; a Jacuzzi; Sauna, Steam and Plunge Pool rooms; and a gym incorporating a studio room and cardio vascular room at ground floor level along with a weights area at mezzanine level. Ancillary and associated office suites for the hotel are located adjacent to the weights area at mezzanine level. The proposed development also includes the provision of an attenuation pond of 3,145 sqm surface area; 2 no. vehicular bridges and 1 no. pedestrian bridge over the River Hurley (incorporating the existing bridge); internal roads and junctions with the established internal access road; hardstanding service yard to the rear; vehicular set down areas at the hotel entrance; 40 no. surface car parking spaces associated ..........

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    24 May 2017

  2. Further information requested

    14 Jul 2017

  3. Application withdrawn

    8 May 2018

Application Details

Location
Tayto Park Visitor Centre , Kilbrew Ashbourne , Co. Meath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Meath County Council
Site Area
5.47 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
24 May 2017
Status
WITHDRAWN
Decision
N/A
Withdrawn
8 May 2018

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