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Ashbourne Business Park , Ashbourne , Co. Meath

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 21624

Meath - Meath County Council

Proposed Development

amendment to planning permission Register Reference AA/180221, as further amended by Register Reference AA/200011, and Register Reference AA/201776 to (1) Demolish existing farmhouse and associated outbuildings; (2) Remove topsoil and lay a new surface of granular material; (3) The use of the area as a film studio back lot providing for the temporary erection of film sets and for outdoor shooting; (4) The provision of an access point from the site to the overall landholding, and all ancillary site services, including boundary treatments, landscaping, drainage and all site development works; (5) The proposed development does not include any alterations to the permitted development. The site area of the proposed development is 3.86 ha. The total area of the permitted and proposed development is 7.59ha.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    7 Apr 2021

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    31 May 2021

  3. Decision due

    1 Jun 2021

  4. Grant issued

    14 Jul 2021

Application Details

Location
Ashbourne Business Park , Ashbourne , Co. Meath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Meath County Council
Site Area
3.86 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
7 April 2021
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
31 May 2021
Grant Date
14 July 2021
Permission Expires
3 September 2023

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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150m
AA201776CONDITIONAL23 Nov 2020

the development will consist of an amendment to planning permission Register Reference AA/180221, as amended by Register Reference Ref. AA/200011 to : (1) extend the site area to the northwest of the site for which film studios and other development was granted under the aforementioned permissions by 1.33 ha, extend the road network into this area, reconfigure the permitted internal road and car parking layout, and provide for 65 no. additional car parking spaces, increasing car parking from 225 no. spaces to 290 no. spaces, 136 no. bicycle parking spaces and providing 2 no. coach set down locations in the site (2) to provide for a film workshop building (Block D) of 6,958 m2, 13,855m in height with associated offices and support facilities, capable of subdivision with associated accesses, plant rooms and ancillary accommodation, which will also provide for film stages, including green screen stages and commercials shooting: (3) to provide for waste storage facilities to the rear of Block D; (4) for the occasional temporary erection of film sets within the curtilage of the extended site area and outdoor shooting, if necessary (5) and for genreal warehouse/light industrial use: (6) for the provision of all anciallary site services, including boundary treatments, landscaping, site attenuation and drainage, public lighting, footpaths and crossings and all site development works, (7) the proposed development does not include any alterations to the permitted Blocks A, B and C. The site area of the proposed development is 2.4 ha. The total area of the permitted and proposed development is 3.73 ha

Ashbourne Business Park , Ashbourne , Co Meath

153m
AA200011CONDITIONAL6 Jan 2020

the subject alterations relate to the 3no. Blocks; will result in 526 m.sq. of additional floor area over the entire site and consist of the following: 1. ESB Sub-Station: New ESB sub-station (43m.sq.) to be located next to existing entrance area. 2. Security Hut: New security hut (16m.sq.) and barrier proposed at entrance gate. 3. Building A: - The introduction of external fire escape stairs in 3 locations, a single storey toilet block and single storey mechanical & electrical rooms all to the perimeter of Building A (total additional area = 248m.sq.); - Elevation alterations, i.e. the introduction of additional access doors/level entry doors to the perimeter of the Building A and also the repositioning of previously approved ones. 4. Building B: - The introduction of 2 no. external fire escape stairs, a single storey toilet block and single storey mechanical & electrical rooms all the perimeter of Building B (total additional area = 173m.s.q); - Elevation alterations, i.e. the introduction of additional access doors/level entry doors to the perimeter of the Building B and also the repositioning of previously approved ones. 5. Building C: - The introduction of a single storey mechanical & electrical room to the perimeter of Building C (total additional area = 46m.sq.); - Elevation alterations, i.e. the Replacement of level entry door to the perimeter of the building C with fire escape door and the introduction of additional access doors to the perimeter of Building C; - The change of use of existing storage area to canteen and associated facilities in the ground floor area of Building C. 6. Site Plan Alterations: The rearrangement of the car-parking area to facilitate the revised building footprints and all associated site development works/landscaping relating to same

Ashbourne Business Park , Killegland , Ashbourne Co. Meath

164m
AA180221CONDITIONAL9 Mar 2018

for (i) Film Studio Facility in 3 No. Blocks for the production of live action and animated film & television product, commercials, video games and all other media & multimedia products including computer generated imagery (CGI). The proposed development will include: A) Areas for film production and sound stages, editing and production spaces, film demonstration facilities and facilities for the rental of film making articles - all provided in buildings as follows: Block A: 5,119m2 (18.8m high, including 2 No. 69.4m2 Basement Areas to facilitate live action filming). Block B: 2,095m2 (18.8m high). Block C: 985m2 (15m high). B) Offices, resting, recreational & dining areas, make up rooms, workshops and film education & training areas, post production facilities, animation & CGI facilities, storage areas - all attached to the main buildings over 3 No. floors as follows: Block A: 1,602m2, Block B: 1,293m2, Block C: 209m2, Overall building area provided: 11,303m2. (ii) For the construction of site access & circulation from the exisitng estate's internal access road, footpaths, public lighting and parking facilities for the proposed development. (iii) For the occasional temporary erection of film sets within the curtilage of the proposed development if or when necessary. (iv) For the provision of foul sewer, surface water sewers and water mains including underground surface water attenuation facility. (v) And or in addition to the above, permission for the use of the said premises for warehousing/general light industrial uses. (vi) For all ancillary works and uses necessary for the above proposed developments such as landscaping, fencing, paving, utilities and services & all site development works

Ashbourne Business Park in the Townland of Killegland , Ashbourne , Co. Meath

260m
AA170848CONDITIONAL20 Jul 2017

construction of a storey and a half dwelling house complete with an on-site waste water treatment system, shared vehicular access with the existing dwelling and all associated site works at this site. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

The Rath , Ashbourne , Co. Meath

291m
2660359N/A31 Mar 2026

the items for which Retention Permission is sought are as follows: 1. The removal of internal party walls and the removal of numerous original ancillary offices and WCs of adjoined units 3,5,8,9 &10 and reconfiguration of ancillary office & staff facilities located at Unit 3, resulting in: A. At Ground Floor Plan: Retention of Change of Use of 77m2 of Ancillary Offices and Staff Facilities Area to Warehouse due to the above alterations, resulting in 883m2 of Warehouse Area & 79m2 of Ancillary Office & Staff Facilities. B. At First Floor Plan: Retention of Addition of 69m2 of Ancillary Office & Staff Facilities due to the above alterations. 2. Associated elevational adjustments including the removal of an unrequired pre-existing exit door to unit 9, and the replacement of pre-existing exit doors to units 5,8,10 and 3 with fire exit doors. All external elements such as carparking, drainage, site access and landscaping remain unaltered as a result of these building layout adjustments

Block 4. Units 3589 & 10 , Ashbourne Business Park , Ashbourne Co. Meath

291m
2660415CONDITIONAL14 Apr 2026

retention permission for internal alterations to Block 4, units 3,5,8,9 &10, Ashbourne Business Park, Ashbourne, Co. Meath. The items for which Retention Permission is sought are as follows: 1. The removal of internal party walls and the removal of numerous original ancillary offices and WCs of adjoined units 3,5,8,9 &10 and reconfiguration of ancillary office & staff facilities located at Unit 3, resulting in: A. At Ground Floor Plan: Retention of Change of Use of 77m2 of Ancillary Offices and Staff Facilities Area to Warehouse due to the above alterations, resulting in 883m2 of Warehouse Area & 79m2 of Ancillary Office & Staff Facilities. B. At First Floor Plan: Retention of Addition of 69m2 of Ancillary Office & Staff Facilities due to the above alterations. 2. Associated elevational adjustments including the removal of an unrequired pre-existing exit door to unit 9, and the replacement of pre-existing exit doors to units 5,8,10 and 3 with fire exit doors. All external elements such as carparking, drainage, site access and landscaping remain unaltered as a result of these building layout adjustments

Block 4. Units 3589 & 10 , Ashbourne Business Park , Ashbourne Co. Meath

297m
2360027N/A4 May 2023

The proposed development will consist of permission to construct: 1. A two storey building of 2,443.6sq m, to the south of the existing Pillo hotel site. The ground floor of the proposed building will consist of an area of 1315.4sq m, and the first floor will have an area of 1128.2sq m. 2. The ground floor will contain a reception, soft drinks bar, bowling alley (8 lanes), toilets, laser maze, kitchen, freezer room, food area and double height storage area. The first floor will consist of communications room, bumping cars, games and ‘party areas’. 3. Permission is sought for advertisement signage (13.4 sqm) to the North (front) and West (side) elevations on the proposed building. 4. Permission is also sought for 103 no. additional parking spaces, to the northeast of the proposed building, to accommodate adequate parking on site. 5. Alterations and replacement of 63 no. car parking spaces to the existing hotel parking to the west of the proposed building. 6. Connections to the existing services at Pillo Hotel, landscaping and all ancillary site works.

Rath , Ashbourne , Co. Meath

298m
23364N/A3 Apr 2023

The proposed development will consist of permission to construct: 1. A two storey building of 2,443.6sq m, to the south of the existing Pillo hotel site. The ground floor of the proposed building will consist of an area of 1315.4sq m, and the first floor will have an area of 1128.2sq m. 2. The ground floor will contain a reception, soft drinks bar, bowling alley (8 lanes), toilets, laser maze, kitchen, freezer room, food area and double height storage area. The first floor will consist of communications room, bumping cars, games and 'party areas'. 3. Permission is sought for advertisement signage (13.4 sqm) to the North (front) and West (side) elevations on the proposed building. 4. Permission is also sought for 103 no. additional parking spaces, to thenortheast of the proposed building, to accommodate adequate parking on site. 5. Alterations and replacement of 63 no. car parking spaces to the existing hotel parking to the west of the proposed building. 6. Connections to the existing services at Pillo Hotel, landscaping and all ancillary site works.

Rath , Ashbourne , Co. Meath

306m
221434CONDITIONAL3 Nov 2022

a new ESB substation and switch room to serve the proposed warehouse development granted under planning reference 21/2041 to including all associated site works

Ashbourne Business Park , Ashbourne , Co. Meath

308m
212041CONDITIONAL21 Oct 2021

the construction of 2 No. warehouses (Units No. 1 and 2) with ancillary offices and staff facilities and associated development as follows: Unit 1will have a maximum height of 18.6 metres with a gross floor area of 8,181 sq m comprising warehouse area (7,165 sq m), ancillary office areas (372 sq m) and staff facilities (644 sq m); and Unit 2, which includes a workshop, will have a maximum height of 18.3 metres with a gross floor area of 7,912 sq m comprising warehouse area (7,112 sq m), ancillary office areas (136 sq m) and staff facilities (664 sq m). The development will also include: the extension of the Ashbourne Business Park internal estate road and provision of internal access/egress spurs; pedestrian access; 84 No. car parking spaces; bicycle parking; 25 No. HGV parking spaces; HGV marshalling yards; 2 No. level access goods doors; 14 No. dock levellers; gates; signage; lighting; sprinkler tank; pump house; balconies facing east and north east; canopy; boundary treatments; hard and soft landscaping; and all associated site development works above and below ground. The lands are part bounded by agricultural lands (to the east and north); Unit No. 20, Ashbourne Business Park is adjacent to the site to the south-west; Unit No. 12D, Ashbourne Business Park is located to the south-east of the lands. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

3.52 Ha site in the townlands of Killegland , to the North of Ashbourne Business Park , Ashbourne Co Meath

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