Planning precedent report

To retain and complete an ESB substation and all ancillary works at Virginia Park Lodge, Deerpark, Virginia, Co. Cavan. All of the works are within the curtilage of the following protected structures: CV0256, CV0257, CV0258, CV0260, CV0261, CV0262, CV0263 & CV0845

EOD 15/389: For development at Virginia Park Lodge (Formerly Park Hotel) Works are within the curtilage of protected structures CV39003, CV39004, CV39005 & CV39015. The development will consist of: 1 Retain new arch formed at ground floor level in existing outhouse at western end of lodge, allowing for main entrance to revert to this side of the building. 2 Retain existing temporary Pavilion structure to south of existing lodge to provide for seated functions of up to 320 guests, retain works ancillary to the structure such as service connections, storage container installation for landscaping works. The period of time for which these temporary works will remain in place is not intended to exceed 5 years. 3 Retain 3 no polytunnels adjacent to orchard to the north west of lodge building & 1 no polytunnel within walled garden. 4 Apply a 6mm rough cast traditional lime render to all external walls of the Lodge building that have previously been coated with a smooth sand/cement finish. 5 Restore & convert existing roofless boathouse(west) to form a guest apartment associated with the lodge,form a mezzanine floor level under a new thatched roof,reinstate porch canopy on north west elevation, form dormer type window on north east elevation & all works relevant to the appropriate restoration of remaining existing building fabric & all ancillary works. 6 Restore,convert & extend existing roofed boathouse(East) to form guest apartment associated with the lodge at 1st floor level & maintain use as a boathouse at ground floor level. Erect timber clad 1st floor extension,refurbish existing first floor,repair/restore roof & walls,including walls to boat slipway & pier. 7 Install foul water storage tank with pump & rising main & lay services underground along existing pathway between boathouses and lodge building. 8 Carry out pointing work with lime mortar to walls on either side of main entrance gates to the estate. 9 Restore & extend existing gate lodge at main entrance gates to form a two bedroom dwelling, ie. single storey on the southern side. 10 Restore & convert existing building in north western corner of walled garden to form 2 separate apartments for accommodation for gardening staff.Works will include alterations to the fenestration arrangement on the east facing elevation & connections to existing services. 11 Construct portal frame, steel clad building for the storage of machinery between Bective Court & polytunnels to the north west of lodge building

Extend temporary planning permission (previously granted under Planning Reg No 15/389) for a period of a further 5 years for the "Pavilion" structure to the south of existing lodge to provide for seated functions of up 320 guests, all works are within the curtilage of the following protected structures: CV39003, CV39004, CV39005 and CV39015

Construct new entrance onto the R194 with the removal of section of existing stone wall along roadside boundary and reuse of salvaged stone for reconstruction of new entrance and ancillary site works

For the development, which consists of and will consist of variations to previous grant of permission ref. 16/513 and includes the following: RETENTION permission for: (1) To retain as constructed single storey domestic garage and its use as a detached family flat apartment including its internal walls and layout. (2) The revised position on site, adjacent to the family dwelling house. (3) All ancillary site works. Planning PERMISSION for: (1) To complete the external rendered plaster finish to the building. (2) To provided wheelchair ramp and access at the side of the apartment. (3)To fit solar PV panels to the roof. (4) Complete all external ground and ancillary site works. SIGNIFICANT FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED

For the construction of a two storey 4 bedroom pitched roof dwelling with an attic conversion within the side garden of the existing house. The vehicular entrance of the public road is as existing. Connection to all public services and all necessary ancillary site development works to facilitate this development