KILNACROTT, BALLYJAMESDUFF, CO. CAVAN
Demolition of Kilnacrott Abbey to build a new education and retreat centre with housing, dormitories, and sports facilities.
23163 · Cavan County Council · Lodged 11 April 2023
- Reference
- 23163
- Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 11 April 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of the existing Kilnacrott Abbey buildings. In its place, a new education and retreat centre will be constructed, featuring a caretaker's lodge, four 3-bedroom houses, four 8-bedroom dormitories, an administration building, a conference centre, an oratory, and sports pitches.
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Official record
Development description
- For a ten year permission for
- The demolition of the kilnacrott abbey buildings and for the reconstruction of an education/retreat centre comprising
- A caretakers lodge (residency) of 124sqm
- 4 no. 3 bedroom dwelling units of 120 sqm each
- 4 no. Multi-occupancy (8 bedroom) dormitories of 367 sqm each
- An administration building of 1,258 sqm with dining area, offices, studios, creche, ancillary toilet and stores
- A conference and education centre of 1,163 sqm
- An oratory of 180 sqm
- A maintenance building of 144 sqm and
- An effluent treatment system to replace old septic tank system, ancillary parking, sports facilities (astro pitches) and associated external works. The application is accompanies by a natura impact statement (nis)
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received11 April 2023
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