Plans for major development to derelict former hotel in Offaly put on hold
Offaly County Council has sought further information before making a decision
A decision on the future of the former Moorhill House in Tullamore has been put on hold by Offaly County Council who are seeking further information from the applicant Cayenne Holdings.
The proposed works include the partial rear demolition of the building with refurbishment and rear single and two storey extension to create a three-bedroom house. In the curtilage of the protected structure, 24 one-bedroom units are proposed in a single and three storey block with associated site works.
Moorhill Country House Hotel was once a thriving business owned by Oliver and Jean Toner who put it up for sale in 1999.
It was built in the 1870s. The site contains a number of oak trees which are belived to be oer 200 years old.
One of its most famous guests was the late Mrs Jean Kennedy Smith who served as United States Ambassador to Ireland from 1993 to 1998.
There has been a strong objections from residents living along the Clara Road against the proposals by Cayenne Holdings. They argue that the planned apartments are out of character with the rest of the residences and would change the ambience of the neighbourhood.
A large number of objections were lodged with Offaly County Council and the application was put on hold for a period of time while further information was sought from the applicant.
This appears is the second hold up in the application. No new date has been set for a decision.