Planning Permission Ireland
RefusedChange of useDecided 7 June 2023

Freestone Hill, Coolgrange, Clifden Co. Kilkenny

Conversion of a farmhouse, stables, and outbuildings in Clifden into four short-term holiday lets.

2360145 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 14 April 2023

Reference
2360145
Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
14 April 2023

Summary

AI-generated

This application seeks to change the use of an existing two-storey farmhouse, staff quarters, stable block, and two agricultural outbuildings into four separate guest/short-term let units. The works include refurbishments, extensions, and converting an existing barn into an outdoor dining and games area.

Change of usetourismconversionfarmhouserenovation
Residential units
4

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Development description

For (1) a change of use of the existing two storey farmhouse, staff quarters, stable block, and 2 no. Agricultural outbuildings to guest/short term let accommodation to form 4 separate units (2) refurbishment of the existing two storey farmhouse house and staff quarters comprising of alterations and a single storey extension to link both buildings and form a part two storey and part single storey 4 bedroom unit (3) refurbishment of the single storey stable block comprising of alterations and a single storey extension to form a single storey 3 bedroom unit (4) refurbishment of the existing part two storey part single storey agricultural outbuilding comprising of alterations including increasing the height of the roof and insertion of rooflights to form a two storey 4 bedroom unit (5) refurbishment of the existing single storey adjoining agricultural outbuilding comprising of alterations, roof replacement and a single storey extension to form a single storey 3 bedroom unit (6) alterations and modifications to elevations/facades of all buildings (7) repair and re-roofing of the existing barn structure to form a barbecue station, outdoor dining area and games area (8) private and communal amenity and recreational open space (9) provision of car and bicycle parking spaces (10) a new wastewater treatment system and raised bed soil polishing filter (11) new borewell (12) new boundary treatments and landscaping (13) resurfacing of the existing access lane and creation of a new passing bay and (14) all associated site works.

Key dates

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  1. Application received14 April 2023
  2. Decision due8 June 2023
  3. Decision issued7 June 2023

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