GrantedRetentionDecided 23 March 2023

HILLBROOK HOUSE MILITARY ROAD CRINKILL, BIRR, CO. OFFALY

Retention and extension of an outbuilding converted into a self-contained annex dwelling near a protected structure.

22627 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 8 December 2022

Reference: 22627
Authority: Offaly County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 8 December 2022
Residential units: 2
Floor area: 207.47 m²

Summary

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The application seeks retention for the conversion of an outbuilding into a self-contained annex dwelling. It also seeks permission for an extension and renovations to the annex, located within the environs of a protected structure.

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Official record

Development description

The following: a) conversion of an outbuilding into self contained annex dwelling. B) an extension and renovations to the self contained annex dwelling and all associated site works located to the rear of the main dwelling. Permission is being sought for an extension and renovation to the existing annex building and all associated site works located to the rear of the main dwelling. The proposed extension includes the conversion of an existing outbuilding into living accommodation. The proposed and existing development are located within the environs of a protected structure as noted in the offaly county development plan 2021-2027 (reference: 53-07)

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Existing ResidentialRS

“This zoning allows for the conservation and enhancement of the quality and character of existing residential areas, to protect residential amenities and to allow for small scale infill development.”

Objective set by the Birr Local Area Plan 2023-2029 (2023–2029). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.

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Built & sold

What happened next

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 31 May 2023.

Notified floor area: 124 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
15 Cemetery Rd, Crinkle, Birr	Mar 2025	€205,000	394 m
3 The Terrace, Crinkle, Birr	Oct 2025	€210,000	469 m

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Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.

Key dates

Timeline

Application received8 December 2022
Further information requested9 February 2023
Further information received24 February 2023
Decision due23 March 2023
Decision issued23 March 2023
Grant issued27 April 2023
Permission expiry26 April 2028

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