Planning Permission Ireland
RefusedChange of useDecided 19 August 2021

Marshfield House, Mill Lane, Leixlip

Conversion of a protected house into a boutique hotel, retention of extensions, and a new two-storey extension in Leixlip.

21937 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 25 June 2021

Reference
21937
Authority
Kildare County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
25 June 2021

Summary

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This application for a protected structure seeks retention for 20th-century extensions and permission to change the use of the house from residential to a six-bedroom boutique hotel. It also includes sensitive internal and external restoration, a new two-storey rear extension for the owner's family, and a relocated parking area.

Change of useprotected structurehotelretention
Storeys
2

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Official record

Development description

The development to protected structure: kcc protected structure ref: b11-116. Proposed works to include:- a. Retention sought for 20th century extensions to protected structure: 1 x sunroom to eastern gable, 2 x conservatories to rear and utility room to rear. B. New public sewage connection for all new and existing sewage, into existing public sewage system. C. Erection of new boundary fence with beech tree planting to rear of property along new boundary line. D. Change of use of existing house, protected structure ref: b11-116 from residential to boutique hotel with six en-suite double guest bedrooms: function area; kitchen; dining and reception area. E. Limited, sensitive restoration and renovation of existing main house internally and externally to accommodate new use. F. Construction of new two storey extension to rear (north); elevation of protected structure to accommodate owner's family. G. Diversion of existing driveway and parking area from the front elevation of the protected structure to new parking area east of property, in adjacent field. Creation of new formal (car free) hardscaped forecourt to protected structure. H. All other site associated site works.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Existing Residential / InfillRS
To protect and enhance the amenity of established residential communities and promote sustainable intensification.

National zoning type: Existing residential

Objective set by the Leixlip LAP 2020-2023 (2020–2026). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.

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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
2 Cooldrinagh Terrace, Cooldrinagh Lane, LeixlipAug 2025€557,500359 m
703 St Marys Park, Leixlip, KildareApr 2025€425,100415 m
Shingle House, 1 Main St, LeixlipDec 2025€857,143434 m
Apt 12 Liffey View Apartments, Main Street, LeixlipMay 2026€196,000438 m
Apt 9., Liffey View, Caslt Court LeixlipOct 2025€104,000453 m
619 St Marys Park, Leixlip, KildareJul 2025€461,000470 m

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Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.

Key dates

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  1. Application received25 June 2021
  2. Decision due19 August 2021
  3. Decision issued19 August 2021

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