GrantedRetentionDecided 19 March 2019

Cullenagh, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Retention of a glamping site and outbuildings, and permission for six new grass-roofed glamping units and a new camper's kitchen.

18390 · Laois County Council · Lodged 4 July 2018

Reference: 18390
Authority: Laois County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 4 July 2018

Summary

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Retention is sought for an existing self-catering glamping site consisting of three canvas bell tents, two wood lodges, a shepherd's hut, communal facilities, and a stable outbuilding with a living unit. Planning permission is also sought to expand the facility with six new grass-roofed glamping accommodations, a new camper's kitchen, toilet block, and parking.

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Development description

Retain (a) existing self-catering glamping site, comprising of three canvas bell tents, two wood lodges and a shepherd's hut, a communal kitchen/dining area with bbq deck, a campfire area, and a three unit bathroom block, (b) existing stable outbuilding with self contained one bedroom living unit, (c) existing relocated enlarged garage/outbuilding), existing pizza hut/outbuilding, (e) existing relocated position of family houseand, septic tank/percolation area. Also planning permission for six new grass roofed glamping accommodations, new camper's kitchen and toilet block building, carparking, landscaping, new septic tank and percolation area for the complete glamping facilities, and all ancillary site works

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A commencement notice records works starting on 7 August 2020.

Notified floor area: 20 m²

2 commencement notices are linked to this development.

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Cullenagh, Portlaoise, Co. Laois	Aug 2025	€350,000	405 m

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Application received4 July 2018
Further information requested21 August 2018
Further information received7 November 2018
Decision due25 March 2019
Decision issued19 March 2019
Grant issued23 April 2019
Permission expiry22 April 2024

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