For the development to Emo Court House, a protected structure (RPS 412A)…

Application details

Planning reference

2460008

Council

Laois County Council

Proposal description

For the development to Emo Court House, a protected structure (RPS 412A), under Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000, consists of the conservation of the roof structures and facade fabric as follows: Conservation of the Michael Scott designed roof structure, including reinstatement of the original south elevation, installation of new zinc roof deck closely following the original design, renewal of flat roof structures and the conservation of existing steel windows. Renewal of the natural copper to the 19th-century dome. Reinstatement of original roof pitches and profiles to the east and west wing roofs, along with the renewal of all natural slate and subsidiary roof coverings. Installation of two automatic opening vents to the east wing and central flat roofs. Conservation of facade fabric includes repairs to high-level stonework, including decorative stone cornices, corbelling, friezes and column capital. Installation of a new lead weathering over the parapet and projecting stone cornices. Repair of the semi-circular balustrade over the eastern elevation, along with removal of inappropriate cementitious render and conservation of chimney stacks.

Location / address

Emo Court Demesne, Emo Park Emo, Co. Laois

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

10 Jan 2024