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Barretstown Castle , Ballymore Eustace , Co. Kildare

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560055

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

for the demolition of an existing archery shed (187.34 sq.m GFA) and mini golf area (572.84 sq.m GFA) and the construction of a new single storey Activity Pavilion (700.07 sq.m GFA) and outdoor plant room (14.80 sq.m GFA), landscaping and ancillary site works. The proposed development is within the curtilage of Barretstown House a protected structure: RPS B24-27, and Barretstown Castle, a Recorded Monument: KB024-029

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    27 Jan 2025

  2. Further information requested

    20 Mar 2025

  3. Further information received

    12 May 2025

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    5 Jun 2025

  5. Decision due

    8 Jun 2025

  6. Grant issued

    21 Jul 2025

Application Details

Location
Barretstown Castle , Ballymore Eustace , Co. Kildare
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
0.55 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
27 January 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
5 June 2025
Grant Date
21 July 2025
Permission Expires
20 July 2030

Location

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amendments to the previously approved planning permission reference 17/1209, for the construction of a new three storey standalone volunteer’s accommodation lodge. The amendments include: The relocation of the south access stairs to the north and the adjustment of the lift location. The widening of the west fire escape stairs. Changes to elevations, mix of materials and adjustment of eaves detail. The modification of the roof profile. The site area of the development is 3542sqm and gross floor area is 982.94sqm to accommodate 82-88 bed spaces. The building height is 13.22 metres above FFL to the ridge height. The accommodation includes 22 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms on all three floors, lounge and meeting areas at ground floor level and all related ancillary services and site works, all on an estate of approximately 210 hectares. The proposed development is in the curtilage of Barretstown House, RPS B24-27, and the attached Barretstown Castle, National Monument KD024-029

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