Change use of Millbrook House, and coach house, from residential use to guest house accommodation, including…

Application details

Planning reference

2460010

Council

Laois County Council

Proposal description

Change use of Millbrook House, and coach house, from residential use to guest house accommodation, including: • The restoration of the external elevations of Millbrook House (including extant original windows) and all of the coach house, including the upgrade of the historic timber sash windows with double glazing units; • The reconstruction the three principal reception rooms of Millbrook House along with other ancillary spaces and new windows; • The construction of a new roof, including dormer windows, and a full height corner extension (2.5 storey) to Millbrook House, and standalone 1.5 storey structure (139 sq m) to the rear; and • The adaptation of the remaining internal spaces of Millbrook House and the coach house to provide guest accommodation; including upgrade of building services. The above works will result in a total of 16 no. guest bedrooms across Millbrook House (with extension) (899 sq m), coach house (145 sq m) and proposed 1.5 storey structure (139 sq m). The development will also consist of the construction of a restaurant building (688 sq m), comprising two single storey buildings and external terraces, at the western part of the site, arranged within gardens and courtyards. The development will also consist of car parking, bicycle parking, soft and hard landscaping, servicing yard, waste storage shed (15.5 sq m), alterations to boundary treatment, including the provision of a new service entrance and widening of the main entrance, site lighting, wastewater treatment plant and percolation and all associated works above and below ground. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development

Location / address

Millbrook House , Abbeyleix , Co. Laois

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

12 Jan 2024

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

7 Mar 2024

Final grant date

15 Apr 2024

Planning and construction timeline

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

1. Application received

   12 Jan 2024

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   7 Mar 2024

3. Final grant

   15 Apr 2024

4. Works commenced

   7 Oct 2024Official NBCO/BCMS data

5. Works commenced

   29 Oct 2024Official NBCO/BCMS data

6. Works commenced

   15 Nov 2024Official NBCO/BCMS data

7. Works commenced

   22 Nov 2024Official NBCO/BCMS data

8. Works commenced

   29 Nov 2024Official NBCO/BCMS data

9. Works commenced

   25 Feb 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data

10. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

    26 May 2026Official NBCO/BCMS data

11. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

    11 Jun 2026Official NBCO/BCMS data