Powerscourt House, Powerscourt Estate, Powerscourt Demesne
Change of use of a courtyard building at Powerscourt House to a visitor centre.
161211 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 3 November 2016
- Reference
- 161211
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 3 November 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks a change of use for Courtyard Building A from office/workshop use to a visitor and exhibition centre. Powerscourt House is a protected structure, and works include installing a platform lift and landscaping.
- Floor area
- 463 m²
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Official record
Development description
- Change of use of courtyard building a, comprising 463.1 sqm of floor area from office / research and development workshop use to visitor / exhibition centre ancillary to the main powerscourt house. Permission is also sought for the following
- Provision of a platform lift between ground and first floor for disabled access purposes
- Removal of existing timber fence separating 'courtyard building a' from existing courtyard which current provides access to the main powerscourt house
- Provision of new external pavement and gravel areas to the front of 'courtyard building a' with associated landscaping works and new timber fence to connect with existing courtyard which currently provides access to the main powerscourt house
- All ancillary works necesary to facilitate this development powerscourt house is a protected structure
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received3 November 2016
- Decision due6 January 2017
- Decision issued19 December 2016
- Grant issued22 March 2017
- Permission expiry21 March 2022
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