The material change of use and refurbishment of an existing courtyard accommodation block from camp accommodation to 2…

Application details

Planning reference

201599

Council

Kildare County Council

Proposal description

The material change of use and refurbishment of an existing courtyard accommodation block from camp accommodation to 2 No. new film and recording studios of 364sqm in area. The proposed development is located at Barretstown Castle, Ballymore Eustace. The existing building comprises 6 No. bedrooms, 1 No. nurses's station, 1 No. toilets and shower area. The proposed change of use and refurbishment works are to include: New performers' green room. 2 new recording studios and control room. The addition of some decorative cladding panels. Enlargement of an existing external door opening and new sliding door. 2 No. new operable canopy umbrellas for outdoor performances. All related ancillary services and site works on a site area of 403sqm. The refurbishment is located on an estate of approximately 210 hectares. The proposed development is located in the curtilage of Barretstown House, RPS B24-27, and the attached Barretstown Castle, National Monument KD024-029

Location / address

Barretstown Castle , Ballymore Eustace , Co. Kildare.

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

22 Dec 2020

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

19 Feb 2021

Final grant date

25 Mar 2021

Planning and construction timeline

Key dated milestones from planning, appeal and official building-control records.

1. Application received

   22 Dec 2020

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   19 Feb 2021

3. Final grant

   25 Mar 2021

4. Works commenced

   7 Apr 2021Official NBCO/BCMS data

5. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

   16 Dec 2021Official NBCO/BCMS data