GrantedAlterationsDecided 3 July 2017

Slane Castle, Slane, Co. Meath

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

LB170517 · Meath County Council · Lodged 12 May 2017

Reference: LB170517
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 12 May 2017

Summary

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The development consists of amendments to previously approved planning permissions for a whiskey distillery and visitor centre. The changes include internal alterations to the two-storey East Stableyard, modifying a non-historic door into a window, and cladding the clock tower roof with copper sheet.

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Development description

Planning permission at slane castle, slane, county meath (a protected structure). The site is located within the slane castle demesne architectural conservation area. The development consists of amendments to the approved planning permission, (file number sa130152). The previous applications comprised the creation of a new whiskey distillery and visitor 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 original planning permission was subsequently modified in planning permission (lb150172, lb160924). The site for the development is located aproximately 110m to the north-west of slane castle. The application seeks permission for modifications to the previously granted development. The development will consist of: at blocks a & b, comprising the two-storey east stableyard, changes to the structures include: internal alterations to ground and first floor rooms, modifications of non-historic door into a window on east elevation, cladding of the clock tower roof with copper sheet, modifications to the design of the first floor link bridge, modifications to the wall and ceiling finishes in the visitors' areas and reduction in the number of previously approved roof lights to block b roof. At block c, minor modifications to the number and sizes of external wall vents to the south elevation and minor internal alterations. At block d, the single storey west courtyard, the modifications include minor changes to internal and external doors, windows and internal partitions. The installation of gas fired stoves in two of the visitor's room will require the installation of new flues through the existing roof and low level wall vents. At block f, the spirit house, the modifications include changes to the internal layout of the former calving shed to accommodate staff facilities and minor modifications to external doors, windows and openings. One additional rooflight is proposed over the offices. At block g, proposed modifications to the previously approved developments include changes to the internal partitions to accommodate a workshop and store, and a transformer room. Additional external door and window opes will be un-blocked and reinstated as doors windows and vents. At block h, proposals include minor modifications to the visitors' toilets and changes to internal partitions to create .......

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H1 - High AmenityHA

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

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Application received12 May 2017
Decision due6 July 2017
Decision issued3 July 2017
Grant issued14 August 2017
Permission expiry13 August 2022

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