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Killeen Castle Demesne (a protected Structure) , Dunsany , Co Meath

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 231139

Meath - Meath County Council

Proposed Development

The proposed development comprises 65 no. dwelling units and are proposed within Killeen Castle Demesne comprising of 3no. Gate Lodges and the remainder in defined development areas known as Plot no's 1-8, 10, 13-15, 17 and 19 The Oakwood, 1-11 The Longwood, 1-14 The Orchards, 1-7 the Abbey and 4-19 Hunters.Yard; all to replace 66. no dwelling units previously permitted (under planning Reg. Ref. DA/802274 and RA/180960) and therefore does not result in any increase in permitted dwellings at Killeen Castle Demesne as a result. The proposed development consists of: • 6 no. 5-bedroom 2 storey detached dwellings (House Type A and House Type AH) c. 328 sq.m each, each with a detached single storey garage (34 sq.m), all on individual plots; • 5 no. 5-bedroom 2 storey detached dwelling (House Type AC and House Type ACH) c. 328 sq.m each, each with an attached covered car port and single storey garage (c. 34 sq.m), all on individual plots; • 4 no. 4-bedroom 2 storey detached dwellings (House Type Band House Type BH), c. 367 & 368sq.m each, each with an attached covered car port and single storey garage (c. 34sq.m), all on individual plots; • 11 no. 5-bedroom 2 storey detached dwelling (House Type C and House Type CH) c. 336 sq.m each, each with a detached single storey garage (c. 34 sq.m), all on individual plots; • 2no. 5-bedroom 2 storey detached dwellings (House Type CC) c. 336 sq.m each, each with an attached covered car port and single storey garage (c. 34 sq.m), all on individual plots; • 11 no. 4-bedroom 2 storey detached dwellings (House Type DC and OCH), c. 323 sq.m each, each with an attached covered car port and a single storey garage (c. 34 sq.m), all on individual plots; • 2 no. 4-bedroom 2 storey detached dwellings (House Type DH), c. 322 sq.m each, each with a detached single storey garage (c. 34 sq.m), all on individual plots; • 4no. 5-bedroom 2 storey detached dwellings (House Type E), c. 409 sq.m each, each with an attached covered carport and single storey garage (c. 34 sq.m each), all on individual plots; • l no. 5 -bedroom 3 storey over basement detached dwelling (House Type F) c. 949.95 sq.m and with a detached garage (c.98.97 sq.m), all on a single plot; • 3no. 4 -bedroom 2 storey detached dwellings (House Type G}, c. 241.4 sq.m each, each with an attached garage (c. 32 sq.m), all on individual plots;...………….. (Full Description in f/users/planning/planningdecisions/iplandescriptionupdates)

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    18 Dec 2023

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    19 Feb 2024

  3. Decision due

    20 Feb 2024

  4. Grant issued

    26 Mar 2024

Application Details

Location
Killeen Castle Demesne (a protected Structure) , Dunsany , Co Meath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Meath County Council
Site Area
14.44 ha
Floor Area
18985 sq m
Residential Units
65

Timeline

Registration Date
18 December 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
19 February 2024
Grant Date
26 March 2024
Permission Expires
25 March 2032

Location

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RA180456CONDITIONAL8 May 2018

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2560256CONDITIONAL14 Mar 2025

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2660416N/A14 Apr 2026

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No. 10 the Paddocks , Killeen Castle Dunsany , Co. Meath

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2660569CONDITIONAL14 May 2026

Permission and Retention Permission for Development comprising of alterations to design of 1no. permitted 2 storey 5-bedroom detached house with detached garage, being part of a previously permitted residential development of 13 houses at the paddocks (ref: 22/50 & 25/60374). The proposal to include single storey rear extension to house, rear extension of garage, omission of chimney, minor elevation changes, and associated site development & landscape works. The vehicular access is as previously permitted via the existing internal roads & entrances to Killeen Castle Demesne, all within the overall site of approx. 255 ha (a protected structure).

No. 10 the Paddocks , Killeen Castle Dunsany , Co. Meath

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221209CONDITIONAL15 Sept 2022

the change of use for a temporary period of 4 years of 6 no. of the 22 no. courtyard dwellings (referred to as Hunters Yard) permitted under Reg Ref DA/802774 (as extended by Reg Ref RA/180960) from residential to ancillary hotel accommodation facilitating short term lettings in the form of 24 no. bedrooms (6 no. keys) in 6 no. 2 storey 4 bedroom units. To accommodate this temporary change of use, the following modifications are also required:- Amendments for all 6 no. units include: The replacement of permitted kitchen to facilitate 1 no. accessible double bedroom with ensuite and inclusion of a small kitchenette facitity in the permitted study's, Solar Panels omitted, Chimneys omitted, Corner Lightbox/Lanterns omitted, Amendments for 4 no. units (House Type HYI, HYIH and HY3, HY3H) include: Omission of internal door, a Balcony column support added, Suite 1 walk in wardrobe replaces with ensuite bathroom, Walk in wardrobe with ensuite included for Suite 2 , Total 12 no. car parking spaces to be provided. Selected stone cladding removed from upper storey of House Type HYI, HYIH and HY3, HY3H, A minor change of Finished Floor Levels on site. The development also includes all associated landscape and site development works. There is no change to the building footprint or house design to those units permitted under Reg. Ref. DA/802774 (as extended by Reg Ref RA/180960). The design is in keeping with all other residential units proposed within the Killeen Castle Demesne. The vehicular access is as otherwise permitted via the existing internal road network and entrances to Killeen Castle Demesne

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alterations to design of a permitted detached garage and associated site development works, with a site area of 0.25ha, being part of a previously permitted residential development of 13 houses at The Paddocks (ref 22/50) alterations to consist of enlarged garage with covered link to house. The vehicular access is as previously permitted via the existing internal roads & entrances to Killeen Castle Demesne. All within the overall site of approx. 255 ha (a protected structure)

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