Castletown, Fortel, Birr Co. Offaly
Extension and alterations to a house, including demolition of outbuildings, within the curtilage of a protected structure in Birr.
2560261 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 25 June 2025
- Reference
- 2560261
- Authority
- Offaly County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 25 June 2025
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 135.56 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves an extension and alterations to an existing dwelling house and domestic garage. It includes the demolition of an existing front porch, rear outbuilding, and side extension, located within the curtilage of a protected structure.
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Official record
Development description
An extension and alterations to an existing dwelling house, domestic garage and all associated siteworks. Permission is also being sought to demolish the existing front porch, rear outbuilding/utility and side extension to the south. The proposed development is located within the curtilage of a protected structure 53-013 as noted in the current offaly county council development plan
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received25 June 2025
- Further information requested18 August 2025
- Further information received25 February 2026
- Decision due24 March 2026
- Decision issued18 March 2026
- Grant issued21 April 2026
- Permission expiry20 April 2031
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