Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedAlterationsDecided 8 January 2024

Kilkea Demesne, Castledermot, Co. Kildare

Alterations and conversion of a protected staff accommodation building into offices, stores, and escape rooms.

2360213 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 14 September 2023

Reference
2360213
Authority
Kildare County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
14 September 2023

Summary

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The application seeks permission for alterations to a protected staff accommodation building at Kilkea Demesne. It includes the retention of a partial first-floor removal for a full-height store, conversion of dormitories to offices, and the creation of escape rooms and ancillary offices on the ground and first floors.

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Official record

Development description

For alterations to the former the staff accommodation building a protected structure being on the attendant grounds of kilkea demesne, castledermot, athy, co. Kildare, r14 vc57 a protected structure. The development consists of: a) retention of removal to part of the first floor of the staff accommodation building (original planning no. 72/326) and conversion to full height store area. B) conversion of original remaining dormitory rooms to office/store areas, c) construction of escape rooms and ancillary offices/toilets for recreational purposes on the ground and first floor, and d) alterations to the fenestration and entrance doors to accommodate the above development, including all associated site works and services

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AddressDatePriceDistance
Front Lodge, Kilkea Castle Kilkea, CastledermotSept 2025€265,000481 m

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Key dates

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  1. Application received14 September 2023
  2. Further information requested6 November 2023
  3. Further information received4 December 2023
  4. Decision due9 January 2024
  5. Decision issued8 January 2024
  6. Grant issued19 February 2024
  7. Permission expiry18 February 2029

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