Ballybrophy House, Ballybrophy, Co. Laois
Conversion of Ballybrophy House to a hostel and retention of camping facilities.
22624 · Laois County Council · Lodged 10 October 2022
- Reference
- 22624
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 10 October 2022
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought to convert Ballybrophy House into hostel accommodation and convert an outhouse into a shower block. Retention permission is also sought for the partial construction of 7 camping stands, including 5 camping huts.
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Official record
Development description
Retain permission and change of use permission from dwelling to hostel as follows: a. Retention permission is sought for the site development and the partial construction of 7 no. Camping stands including 5 no. Camping huts and all associated site works. B. Full planning permission is sought for the conversion of ballybrophy house into hostel accommodation and reception rooms and associated offices for administrating the development, c. Full planning permission is also sought for the conversion of an existing outhouse/haybarn to a shower and toilet block to accommodate the camping site. D. Full planning permission is also sought for the installation of a treatment plant and all associated site works including parking and modification to the entrance
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received10 October 2022
- Further information requested29 November 2022
- Further information received6 April 2023
- Decision due3 May 2023
- Decision issued20 April 2023
- Grant issued23 May 2023
- Permission expiry22 May 2028
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