GrantedAlterationsDecided 29 September 2016

Slane Castle, Slane, County Meath

Modifications to the approved whiskey distillery and visitor centre at Slane Castle.

LB160924 · Meath County Council · Lodged 24 August 2016

Reference: LB160924
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 24 August 2016

Summary

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The development consists of amendments to previously approved planning permissions at Slane Castle, a protected structure. Proposed changes include revising the internal layout of offices in the former Calving Shed, adding a new conservation-style rooflight, and minor revisions to external doors and windows.

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Storeys: 2

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Development description

Permission at slane castle (a protected structure). The site is located within the slane castle demesne architectural conservation area. The development consists of amendments to the approved planning permissions, (file numbers sa130152 and lb150172). The previous applications comprised the creation of a new whiskey distillery and visistor centre and associated development to be set within the existing two-storey east stableyard, single storey west courtyard, the east, middle and west farmyards and the gardener's cottage and gardens. The site for the development is located approximately 110m to the north-west of slane castle. This application seeks permission for modifications to the previously granted development, plus minimal new developments within the original development area. The current proposed development will consist of: at block f, in the former calving shed, it is proposed to revise the internal layout of the offices and other staff accommodations. One new conservation style rooflight is proposed to be added to the four already approved rooflights on the west side of the roof. Minor revisions are proposed to the external doors and windows on the east elevation. A small room is proposed for the north-west corner in the spirit house for a sprinkler riser. At block g, it is proposed to revise the previously approved internal layout and external elevations and to reopen formerly blocked door and window openings on the south elevation. Two new dome style roof lights will be added to the single pitch roof and a new door will be installed to the north elevation. At block g-g, it is proposed to change the size and location of vents to the east and west elevations. At the north-west corner of the west farm yard, it is proposed to erect a new single storey flat roofed esb electrical substation with attached switch room of (22m2). At the previously approved underground sprinkler water tank, in the west farm yard, it is proposed to erect a new single storey pumphouse of (53.5m2) with double pitched roof. Adjacent to the restored millpond, it is proposed to slightly revise the location of the already approved single storey pumphouse. At the rear of slane castle, it is proposed to relocate the previously approved underground waste storage tank and its connection to the already approved underground waste treatment plant near block a

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H1 - High AmenityHA

“High Amenity”

National zoning type: Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape

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Key dates

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Application received24 August 2016
Decision due18 October 2016
Decision issued29 September 2016
Grant issued4 November 2016
Permission expiry3 November 2021

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