GrantedAlterationsDecided 16 August 2023

St Mary's Convent, Ninch, Laytown Co. Meath

Alterations to a previously approved development including swimming pool reconfiguration and basement extension.

23419 · Meath County Council · Lodged 18 April 2023

Reference: 23419
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 18 April 2023

Summary

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The application seeks permission for alterations to a previously approved development (Reg. Ref. 21684). This includes reconfiguring the single-storey over basement structure with a swimming pool, extending the basement for a gym and laundry, and various external cladding and layout changes, alongside retention permission for floor area increases.

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Storey: 1

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Official record

Development description

The development will consist of: planning permission for alterations to previously granted reg. Ref. 21684 including: (i) the reconfiguration of the approved single-storey over basement structure with swimming pool and an overall increase in the floor area; (ii) removal of covered external deck and link between single-storey extension and swimming pool buildings (iii) removal of perforated steel cladding and glazed curtain wall system and provision of solid rainscreen cladding, curtain wall glazing (iv) alterations to fenestration and relocation of external stairs, external walkway and removal of hot tub area (v) removal of clerestorey window (vi) relocation of link between single-storey extension and community hub, removal of external covered deck and link between single-storey extension and swimming pool buildings and removal of reflection pond (vii) internal alterations to single-storey extension for the relocation of stairs to basement, removal of wc and provision of walk-in wardrobe and (viii) extension to basement level to provide for laundry, store, gym and accommodation. Retention planning permission is sought for alterations to reg. Ref. 21684 comprising an increase in the floor area of the basement and the demolition of the two-storey building known as 'st. Mary's convent' with planning permission sought for its reconstruction, with alterations inclusive of the positioning of fenestration, repositioning of chimney stack and internal layout, to accommodate a community hub

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G1 - Community InfrastructureCI

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National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
5 Beach Park, Laytown, Co Meath	Sept 2025	€547,000	176 m
9 Beach Park, Laytown, Meath	Mar 2026	€580,000	212 m
58 Beach Park, Laytown, Meath	Jun 2026	€390,000	292 m
30 The Glen, Inse Bay, Laytown	Apr 2026	€420,000	372 m

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Key dates

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Application received18 April 2023
Further information requested9 June 2023
Further information received26 July 2023
Decision due22 August 2023
Decision issued16 August 2023
Grant issued26 September 2023
Permission expiry9 February 2027

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