Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedChange of useDecided 17 June 2020

Shanks Mare Public House, Collegeland & Arodstown, Summerhill Co. Meath

Conversion of part of Shanks Mare Public House into four tourist apartments and a function room.

RA191557 · Meath County Council · Lodged 22 November 2019

Reference
RA191557
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
22 November 2019
Residential units
4
Floor area
400 m²

Summary

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Retention and permission are sought to convert the upper ground level of the public house into four apartments for tourist accommodation. The application also includes the retention of a covered patio, future completion works with private decks, and the change of use of a store area to a lower ground floor function room.

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Development description

The development consists of retention of the partly-complete works for the conversion of the upper ground level of "shanks mare" public house from a public house to four apartments for tourist accommodation (rental) purposes (291.46 sq. M. ). Retention permission is also being sought for a covered patio (17.52 sq. M. ) which has been constructed to the west of the existing building, along with elevational changes to this structure, which was permitted under permission reg. No. 71/598. The application also includes future works for the completion of the conversion of the upper ground floor of shanks mare to living accommodation, comprising of two number two-bedroom apartments and two number one-bedroom apartments, along with the use of these units for tourist rental purposes. These works shall include the provision of private deck areas to the rear (north-facing) elevation of these dwellings and associated elevational changes. Permission is sought for the change of use of store area (63.54m2) to a function room at lower ground floor level. Under this arrangement the lower ground floor and the uppermost levels within this building will remain in use for public house and residential purposes, respectively. Permission is sought to remove three unauthorised features which occupy the site comprising a perimeter fence, a log cabin and existing signage. Permission is also sought for a new proprietary effluent treatment system and polishing filter to replace the existing septic tank (to be decommissioned) and the closure of an existing entrance and upgrade works to an existing access, together with all associated site works. Significant further information/revised plan submitted on this application

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

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 received22 November 2019
  2. Further information requested23 January 2020
  3. Decision due21 June 2020
  4. Decision issued17 June 2020
  5. Grant issued14 September 2020
  6. Appeal submitted26 June 2020
  7. Permission expiry13 September 2025

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