File No |
Staus |
Type |
Decision |
Received Date |
Name |
Development Address |
Description |
LB160924 |
APPLICATION FINALISED |
PERMISSION |
C |
24/08/2016 Wednesday |
Slane Castle Irish Whiskey Ltd. |
Slane Castle Slane County Meath |
permission at Slane Castle (A Protected Structure). the site is located within the Slane Castle Demesne Architectural Conservation Area. The development consists of amendments to the approved Planning Permissions, (File Numbers SA130152 and LB150172). The previous applications comprised the creation of a new whiskey distillery and visistor centre and associated development to be set within the existing two-storey East Stableyard, single storey West Courtyard, the East, Middle and West Farmyards and the Gardener's Cottage and Gardens. The site for the development is located approximately 110m to the north-west of Slane Castle. This application seeks permission for modifications to the previously granted development, plus minimal new developments within the original development area. The current proposed development will consist of: At Block F, in the former Calving Shed, it is proposed to revise the internal layout of the offices and other staff accommodations. One new conservation style rooflight is proposed to be added to the four already approved rooflights on the west side of the roof. Minor revisions are proposed to the external doors and windows on the east elevation. A small room is proposed for the north-west corner in the Spirit House for a sprinkler riser. At Block G, it is proposed to revise the previously approved internal layout and external elevations and to reopen formerly blocked door and window openings on the south elevation. Two new dome style roof lights will be added to the single pitch roof and a new door will be installed to the north elevation. At Block G-g, it is proposed to change the size and location of vents to the east and west elevations. At the north-west corner of the west farm yard, it is proposed to erect a new single storey flat roofed ESB electrical substation with attached switch room of (22m2). At the previously approved underground sprinkler water tank, in the west farm yard, it is proposed to erect a new single storey pumphouse of (53.5m2) with double pitched roof. Adjacent to the restored millpond, it is proposed to slightly revise the location of the already approved single storey pumphouse. At the rear of Slane Castle, it is proposed to relocate the previously approved underground waste storage tank and its connection to the already approved underground waste treatment plant near Block A |
LB170517 |
APPLICATION FINALISED |
PERMISSION |
C |
12/05/2017 Friday |
Slane Castle Irish Whiskey Ltd |
Slane Castle Slane Co. Meath |
planning permission at Slane Castle, Slane, County Meath (a Protected Structure). The site is located within the Slane Castle Demesne Architectural Conservation Area. The development consists of amendments to the approved planning permission, (File Number SA130152). The previous applications comprised the creation of a new whiskey distillery and visitor centre and associated development to be set within the existing two-storey East Stableyard, single-storey West Courtyard, the East, Middle and West Farmyards and the Gardener's Cottage and Gardens. The original planning permission was subsequently modified in Planning Permission (LB150172, LB160924). The site for the development is located aproximately 110m to the north-west of Slane Castle. The application seeks permission for modifications to the previously granted development. The development will consist of: At Blocks A & B, comprising the two-storey East Stableyard, changes to the structures include: internal alterations to ground and first floor rooms, modifications of non-historic door into a window on east elevation, cladding of the clock tower roof with copper sheet, modifications to the design of the first floor link bridge, modifications to the wall and ceiling finishes in the Visitors' Areas and reduction in the number of previously approved roof lights to Block B roof. At Block C, minor modifications to the number and sizes of external wall vents to the south elevation and minor internal alterations. At Block D, the single storey West Courtyard, the modifications include minor changes to internal and external doors, windows and internal partitions. The installation of gas fired stoves in two of the visitor's room will require the installation of new flues through the existing roof and low level wall vents. At Block F, the Spirit House, the modifications include changes to the internal layout of the former Calving Shed to accommodate staff facilities and minor modifications to external doors, windows and openings. One additional rooflight is proposed over the offices. At Block G, proposed modifications to the previously approved developments include changes to the internal partitions to accommodate a workshop and store, and a transformer room. Additional external door and window opes will be un-blocked and reinstated as doors windows and vents. At Block H, proposals include minor modifications to the Visitors' toilets and changes to internal partitions to create ....... |
SA130152 |
APPLICATION FINALISED |
PERMISSION |
C |
08/03/2013 Friday |
Slane Castle Irish Whiskey Limited, |
Slane Castle Slane Co Meath |
the creation of a new whiskey distillery and visitor centre and associated development located within the Slane Castle Demesne Architectural Conservation Area at Slane Castle a Protected Structure , to be set within the existing two-storey East Stableyard, West single-storey Courtyard, the East, Middle and West Farmyards and the Gardner's (Eddie's) Cottage and Gardens. The majority of existing buildings are presently not in any use. Part of the East range of the Stableyard is in use as office space. The site for the development is located approximately 110m to the Northwest of Slane Castle. The proposal includes the restoration and repair of existing buildings to sensitively adapt them to the new Distillery and Visitor Centre uses. The proposal minimises internal and external alterations to the existing building fabric. Where new construction is required to suplement the existing structures, it has been carefully sited and designed with appropriate materials and scale to cause the lease impact to the historic setting. A two storey extension of (531m2) is proposed to the West and South of the East Stableyard for the main Distillery production area. A single storey extension of (47m2) is proposed to the North of the East Stableyard for a new kitchen and deliveries area. The Distillery and associated Visitor areas including Reception/Ticket, AV Room, Shop, Cafe, Tasting Rooms, show cask area are located within the East Stableyard and West Courtyard Buildings, providing a total area of (2813m2) over (2) levels. (2) No. external stairs are proposed to the West of the West Range of the Stableyard and a new stair and lift core and link bridge at first floor level connecting the North and East Ranges of the East Stableyard, all for the purposes of access and fire safety. The North, East, South and West two storey ranges will be provided with total (24) rooflights. The existing hay shed, calving shed in the Middle Farmyard area are to be repaired and rebuilt with (10) rooflights to provide the Spirit Store and Cask Filling area known as Spirit House (651m2). The sheds in the Middle Farmyard area shall be repaired and used as Dry Cask Stores. The North sheds are proposed to be repaired and used for Distillery storage and for visitor WCs. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared for this development and was partially informed by detailed sub-studies including a dive-based Aquatic Report and Tree Survey. (see public notices for full description) |