Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedRetentionDecided 24 May 2019

Braganstown House, Braganstown, Castlebellingham

Retention and permission for extensive restoration and accessibility works at Braganstown House, a protected structure.

1943 · Louth County Council · Lodged 25 January 2019

Reference
1943
Authority
Louth County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
RETENTION
Received
25 January 2019
Residential units
1
Floor area
907 m²

Summary

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The application seeks retention and permission for repair, upgrade, and modification works at Braganstown House. Works include the restoration of plasterwork, ceilings, and the front door, reinstating original first-floor levels, replacing a 1990s staircase, and installing a new lift for accessibility.

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Development description

Retention & permission at braganstown house - protected structure lhs-015-048. The development consists of repair, upgrade, modification and improvement works consisting of (i) retention permission for removal for the purposes of recasting of non-original plaster work and joinery to replicate originals as replaced in the 1970s and replacement of plasterboard ceilings installed in the 1990s. (ii) permission for the refurbishment of lath and plaster ceiling to the entrance hall at ground floor level and on part of the landing area at first floor level. (iii) retention permission for temporary removal of decorative plasterwork to ceiling to entrance hall for the purpose of refurbishment and permission for reinstatement. (iv) retention permission for temporary removal of front door and associated joinery for the purpose of restoration and permission for reinstatement. (v) permission for reinstatement of original first floor levels in the 1860s extension areas to the house and replacement of the existing steel supported staircase encased in timber (installed in the 1990s). (vi) permission for the installation of a new lift to make the building accessible and useable to all. (vii) permission for the installation of new sanitary ware, electrical, plumbing and services. (viii) retention permission for basement demolition and excavations to garden area to the west (rear of the house), north and south and permission for new basement and extension of basement to the rear (west) and sides (north and south) of the house to provide for a leisure and recreation area and landscaped garden area all for the purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house. (ix) retention permission for demolition of a chimney breast and one internal wall at ground floor level and two internal walls at first floor level and permission for construction of new chimney breast in the same position as that removed and new internal walls. (x) permission for landscaping and all associated site development works. (xi) temporary retention of protective canopy over-roof for the duration of the development. All proposed works to be by expert conservation tradespersons and inspected by a suitably qualified conservation architect. *significant further information received on 30/04/2019 redesign of basement and basement extension including reinstatement of 1790's basement walls and updated architectural conservation and archaeological impact assessment reports*

Key dates

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  1. Application received25 January 2019
  2. Further information requested14 March 2019
  3. Further information received30 April 2019
  4. Decision due27 May 2019
  5. Decision issued24 May 2019
  6. Grant issued25 June 2019
  7. Permission expiry24 June 2024

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