modifications to the previous permitted development Meath Co Co Planning Reg Ref No. 21…

Proposed development

modifications to the previous permitted development Meath Co Co Planning Reg Ref No. 21 /395 amended by Planning Reg Ref No. 23/ 448. The development now proposed provides for internal and external changes and 2 new bedrooms giving a total of 94 bedrooms includes: Basement Level: amendments within the permitted hotel Extension Structure; 1. Extension of the service plant area (17sq.m) and repositioning of the external access stairs to the south east facade 2. Lowering of the external levels and enlarging vented grills to allow for plant access into the basement 3. Minor internal alteration including new steps into the plant room from the restaurant level ,repositioned door to stairwell and alterations to the design of the aquarium Ground Floor amendments within the Existing Structure include 1. Change of use from offices to a bedroom (no. 93) in the existing stand-alone building to the north west of the existing hotel building 2. Relocation of steps and platform lift into the bar 3. Alterations to Porters Office including the removal of laundry machinery 4. Previous approved openings in existing approved structure remain intact Proposed Extension Structure 1. Two new escape stairs from the upper floor bedrooms. No's 03 and 04 2. New viewing gallery from the aquarium into the basement and aquarium redesigned The proposed works at ground floor level provide for a reduction in the extended floor area of the permitted hotel by 28.5 sq.m. First Floor amendments include; within the existing Structure 1. Change of use from offices to a bedroom (no. 94) with previous mezzanine floor infilled to provide an ensuite bathroom in the north west standalone building including an external staircase and 2 new first floor windows 2. Within suite10 additional bedroom space over the entrance arch (a previous plant room) and associated protected escape corridor 3. Redesign of Ensuite No.14. and various minor interior changes including previous permitted existing wall openings now retained 4. Changes to ensuite No. 17 with door opening swopped to the other side of the wall, the removal of a ramp on the first floor corridor level Within the permitted extension structure. 1. The first floor laundry redesigned as back of house staff canteen and changing rooms including washing facilities 2. Two new escape stairs have been introduced from the upper floor bedrooms No's 3 and 4 3. The aquarium has been redesigned including an enlarged plan

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Permission was granted on 21 Feb 2025. Third parties may appeal within four weeks; after that the permission is final and works can start once a commencement notice is lodged.

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