GrantedRetentionDecided 24 June 2026

Knockdrin Castle, Knockdrin, Co. Westmeath

Retention of restoration works and services at Knockdrin Castle.

2560402 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 8 August 2025

Reference: 2560402
Authority: Westmeath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 8 August 2025

Summary

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Retention is sought for the restoration and refurbishment of Knockdrin Castle, a Protected Structure, including guest bedrooms, dining areas, and services. The application also covers works to the entrance gates and lodges.

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Development description

For retained development, and for proposed development and change of use, all at knockdrin castle and within its curtilage (a protected structure – rps ref: 012-022), a site of circa. 10.48 hectares. A natura impact statement (nis) accompanies this application. The development for which retention is sought comprises
The restoration and refurbishment of knockdrin castle (a protected structure – rps ref: 012-022), including 12 no. Guest bedrooms, ground floor dining area, bar, ballroom and kitchen
The retention of replacement kitchen windows to the rear of the building and replacement of modern conservatory extension to the east side of the building
Retention of drainage services, water supply services, wastewater services (100pe concrete sewage treatment system discharging to 165 sqm percolation area), utilities, and fire safety services associated with the above restoration and refurbishment works
Works to the knockdrin castle entrance gates & lodges (north & south – protected structures – rps ref: 012-020 & 012-021 respectively), as include the provision of new entrance gates. The proposed development for which permission is sought comprises
Proposed change of use of knockdrin castle from residential to an events and hospitality venue as incorporates dining and overnight accommodation
Proposed use of existing vehicular access points to the r394 as comprise the knockdrin castle gate lodge, south (a protected structure – rps ref: 012-021) and secondary, north entrance gateway (a protected structure – rps ref: 012-020) to serve the development
Proposed partial realignment of existing wall adjacent to the secondary, north entrance gateway (a protected structure – rps ref: 012-020) for the provision of improved sightlines
Proposed enhancements to internal access roads, as includes continuation of existing access route to front curtilage of knockdrin castle, and all associated vehicular and pedestrian wayfinding signage
Proposed provision of 74 no. Car parking spaces (including 4 no. Accessible parking spaces) and 2 no. Coach parking spaces to serve the operational and customer needs of the development
Proposed enclosed waste storage area in the internal courtyard of knockdrin castle
Proposed hard and soft landscaping works, as include the restoration and enhancement of formal gardens, pedestrian footpaths, enhanced reception area to front curtilages of knockdrin castle, and proposed external lighting

Key dates

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Application received8 August 2025
Further information requested2 October 2025
Further information received16 January 2026
Decision due24 June 2026
Decision issued24 June 2026

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