Planning application · Longford County Council

Development of a PROTECTED STRUCTURE ref 368 at Viewmount House, Viewmount Dublin Road

Viewmount House, Viewmount Dublin Road, Knockahaw Td. Co Longford

2360217 · LongfordOn Site

1.52 ha · On Site

Planning application 2360217 to Longford County Council: Development of a PROTECTED STRUCTURE ref 368, at Viewmount House, Viewmount Dublin Road, Knockahaw Td. Granted by the council on 6 March 2024. Work commenced on 28 January 2026.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged
  2. Further information requested
  3. Further information received
  4. Council granted
  5. Work commenced

Key facts

Reference
2360217
Planning authority
Longford County Council
Received
30 Nov 2023
Decided
6 Mar 2024
Status
On Site
Use
Hospitality
Floor area (estimated)
62 m²
Read from the description, not stated on the register.
Site area
1.52 ha
Further information requested
30 Jan 2024
Further information received
20 Feb 2024
Commenced
28 Jan 2026

Proposed development

development of a PROTECTED STRUCTURE ref 368. Retention Permission is sought for minor adjustments and extension of kitchen area layout (15sqm) and extension to restaurant reception area (47.4sqm.) Permission is sought for the following works; 1) Alterations to layout of main house at first and second floor level along with fire upgrade works, restoration of stairs, rearrangement of bedrooms and ensuites partitions, electrical and plumbing upgrade, roof restoration works, associated internal and external alterations and refurbishments including windows; 2) Alteration and extension of annex to east of main house to provide reception area, disabled wc, staff welfare facilities and office at ground level with staff accommodation and ensuite guest accommodation at first floor level with alteration of elevations to suit (44.5 sqm additional area); 3) Alteration and upgrade of existing guest accommodation wing to east, removal of mezzanine levels, replacement of windows as doors at ground level and provision of external patio area; 4)Alteration and extension to previously approved detached garage and store (ref 22183) as guest accommodation at first floor level and alteration of elevations & access steps to suit (5.7sqm additional area); 5) Extension to bar area to provide stores & yard, wc facilities, laundry to service hotel (99.5 sqm); 6) Erection of additional en-suite bedroom and corridor extension (52 sqm) to east gable of Bedroom annexe; 7) New lobby extension (89.1sqm) to east of courtyard; 8) New parking arrangement providing 6 No. additional spaces & 2 disabled spaces, revised landscaping and all associated site works including drainage

Planning status

A commencement notice has been lodged: works are under way or about to start.

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