Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedAlterationsDecided 25 October 2022

Abbeyleix Estate, Abbeyleix Demense, Co. Laois

Renovation and extension of the protected Lace Cottage within the Abbeyleix Estate.

22546 · Laois County Council · Lodged 5 September 2022

Reference
22546
Authority
Laois County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
5 September 2022
Residential units
1
Floor area
24 m²

Summary

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The development involves the demolition of a rear extension and the construction of a new timber orangery, a connecting structure, and a new shed. It also includes extensive internal and external alterations, re-roofing, and repairs to the protected structure.

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Development description

Develop on this site of 1.35 ha which is located within the abbeyleix estate (which contains a number of protected structures, including the abbeyleix house rps-090-c). The subject site is located at lace cottage and associated lands, at the eastern side of abbeyleix estate, in the townland of abbeyleix demesne, co. Laois. Lace cottage is a protected structure (rps-090-j). The development will consist of: demolition of single storey extension to the rear of the main house (15 sq m); removal of oil tank structure; removal of dormer window to rear; and removal of concrete slab to ground floor room; construction of single storey flat roof (with pitched roof lantern) timber orangery to rear (north) of main house (24 sq m); construction of a new outbuilding/ shed structure to rear (north-east) of main house (5 sq m); construction of single storey flat roof connecting structure between main house and annexe (1.5 sq m); re-roofing of main house and annexe, including new rainwater goods; external and internal alterations including structural masonry repair works to cottage front elevation; re-rendering of main house and annexe elevations; alterations to internal first floor layout, including alterations to internal partitions and openings; installation of new heated solid ground floor slab; alterations, formation and reinstatement of opes; and upgrading of building services throughout. The development will also consist of: soft and hard landscaping works, including new estate access road/ driveway (c. 191 m), and parking area to the south; foul drainage network discharging to new secondary treatment plant and sand polishing filter; storm drainage network discharging to new on­ site infiltration area; watermain connecting to existing watermain serving the estate; and all associated site development works. A natura impact statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development.

Key dates

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  1. Application received5 September 2022
  2. Decision due30 October 2022
  3. Decision issued25 October 2022
  4. Grant issued28 November 2022
  5. Permission expiry27 November 2027

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