1. 2 no. Extensions to the North Western Elevation of the Main Building at Glenlough, Rathowen

Proposed development

Retention permission for: 1. 2 no. Extensions to the North Western Elevation of the Main Building with one consisting of Marshalling Area with 3 no Loading Bays and the other incorporating a Corridor and Internal Escape Stairs, 2. A Single Storey Extension incorporating Reception with Accessible Toilet and Breakroom, previously permitted for demolition under Pl Ref 11/5001, 3. A Single Storey Amenity Extension incorporating Canteen, Toilets, Locker Rooms, Link Corridor including lean-to Covered Walkway connecting to existing Main Building with Access Platform and Stairs from Existing First Floor Plant Rooms, 4. Stand alone Single Storey Laundry Unit, 5. Stand alone Electrical Substation, Switch Room and Transformer including associated plant, 6. LPG Storage Tank with Concrete Base, 7. CO2 Storage Tank with Perimeter Fence, 8. 3no. Steel Storage Containers, 9. First Floor Plant Room, Roof Mounted Plant including external Access Stairs & Ladders, 10. Stand alone Security Hut & Training Room. 11. All ancillary Site Works including alterations to Site Boundaries, Installation of Boundary Fence and Revised Car Parking layout from that permitted under previous planning ref 11/5001 & 13/6086. Planning Permission is also sought for Planting and Landscaping Works to the site boundaries and the provision of 13no. additional car parking spaces within the site.

Planning status

Permission was granted on 2 Mar 2026. The four-week appeal period has passed with no appeal recorded, so the permission is final. Works can start once a commencement notice is lodged; the register gives its end as 13 Apr 2031.

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