Alterations to an existing whiskey maturation storage building
Lough Gill Distillery, Hazelwood Demesne, Co. Sligo.
11.54 ha · On Site
Planning application 2360108 to Sligo County Council: Alterations to an existing whiskey maturation storage building, at Lough Gill Distillery, Hazelwood Demesne. Granted by the council on 29 June 2023. Work commenced on 19 November 2025.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Council granted
- Work commenced
Key facts
Proposed development
development will consist of alterations to an existing whiskey maturation storage building (permitted under PL15/296) and will include the following works including any associated site development works: 1) Demolition of a section of the existing building to create a fire break and form a standalone whiskey maturation storage building, 2) modifications to the standalone whiskey maturation storage building which will include, a) lowering the existing high-level roof on the eastern side of the building, b) removing the existing brick cladding on the western and southern façades, c) elevational alteration with the addition of new fire escapes and roller shutter doors, d) the addition of external cladding and louvred vents to the exterior walls, 3) the construction of a sprinkler valve house extension (floor area of 4.0 m²) and sprinkler valve house/electrical room extension (floor area of 10.3 m²) to the western elevation, 4) the construction of a sprinkler valve house extension (floor area of 6.0 m²) to the eastern elevation, 5) construct a forklift charging building (floor area of 85.8 m²), 6) provide a sprinkler tank and sprinkler pump house building (floor area of 96.0 m²), 7) deepen sprinkler water and spillage run off retention pond permitted under PL20/180 to increase the retention volume, 8) provision of 2 no. boreholes to supply process water for the existing whiskey production and potable water for staff welfare facilities including pipelines and ancillary works and therefore amendment of Condition no.14 of PL15/296. The proposed development is located on the grounds of Hazelwood House containing two protected structures (RPS No. 292SE and RPS No. 293SE) and will involve the carrying out of works to and within the curtilage of the protected structures. The application will be accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.
Planning status
A commencement notice has been lodged: works are under way or about to start.
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