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Killeen Castle Demesne , Dunsany , Co. Meath

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 221136

Meath - Meath County Council

Proposed Development

The proposed development consists of the alterations and part change of use of existing Killeen Castle Golf Clubhouse to accommodate a wedding/function venue as well as accommodating a golf clubhouse. To facilitate this partial change of use, the following modifications are also required: • Amendments to internal layout to facilitate the relocation of the existing Golf Clubhouse facilities (golf club members bar and pro shop) (c. 637.85 sq.m} towards the east side of the building with its own separate entrance (already existing) so as to facilitate separation from the proposed wedding/function venue (c. 752.11 sq.m} to the west of the building with its own separate entrance (already existing}; • Minor ancillary amendments to internal layout to facilitate separated toilet facilities for the function/event space and golf clubhouse respectively; • Minor ancillary amendments to the exterior of the building, including provision of new entrance and windows to the relocated Pro Shop and partial removal of the existing timber pergola at the rear of the building and the addition of a proprietary awning system with retractable roof to the rear of the existing Golf Clubhouse to serve the Members Bar (c. 41.15 sq.m}. The development also includes all associated site development works. There is no change to the building footprint as a result of the proposed. The vehicular access is as otherwise permitted via the existing internal road network and entrances to Killeen Castle Demesne. This is a Protected Structure

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    1 Sept 2022

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    24 Oct 2022

  3. Decision due

    26 Oct 2022

  4. Grant issued

    7 Dec 2022

Application Details

Location
Killeen Castle Demesne , Dunsany , Co. Meath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Meath County Council
Site Area
0.16 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
1 September 2022
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
24 October 2022
Grant Date
7 December 2022
Permission Expires
6 December 2027

Location

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