Planning Permission Ireland
RefusedRetentionDecided 20 October 2021

Drumsawry Or Summerbank, Oldcastle, Co. Meath

Retention of a log cabin for tourism and permission for alterations and site works in Oldcastle.

211675 · Meath County Council · Lodged 27 August 2021

Reference
211675
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
27 August 2021

Summary

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The application seeks retention of an existing dormer-style log cabin used as tourist accommodation and its wastewater system. Permission is also sought to alter the cabin's exterior, upgrade the wastewater system, close an entrance, and carry out landscaping.

Retentiontourismretentionlog cabinglamping

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Development description

  • The development consists of and will consist of the following: retention permission for
  • Existing dormer style log cabin operating as tourism accommodation ancillary to adjoining campsite
  • Existing waste water treatment system
  • Ancillary site works. Permission for
  • To close up existing entrance and remove hardcore surfaced driveway serving the dormer style log cabin
  • To use the existing entrance to the yurts area of the site along with internal gravelled roadway to access the log cabin building
  • To carry out alterations to the existing log cabin to include the following: a) remove front entrance lobby and storage area including cutting back of roof area over, b) removal of balcony area on gable end, c) cutting back and removal of large roof overhangs and log ends and the construction of an external block and rendered wall around the exterior of the cabin including alterations to window and door opes to the cabin, d) upgrading of existing waste water treatment system and percolation area serving the existing log cabin and glamping yurts/camping area, e) all ancillary site works to include extensive landscaping to the north west of the site

Land-use zoning

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RA - Rural AreaRU
“Rural Area”

National zoning type: Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural'

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Key dates

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  1. Application received27 August 2021
  2. Decision due21 October 2021
  3. Decision issued20 October 2021

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