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The planning application is currently at the pre-validation stage with a decision due in December
Plans have been unveiled for works on the Head Gardener's House in Birr Castle Demesne. The development plans were revealed as part of a planning permission application sought by Fania Ellisons on October 20.
The Head Gardener's House is a protected structure located within the curtilage of additional protected structures listed under Offaly County Council and the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage.
The proposed development will consist of a change to the use of the existing derelict Head Gardener's House to short-term letting accommodation.
As a result, the works will include alterations, conservation and restoration of the existing structure and will be carried out in accordance with best conservation practice.
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The planning application does specify that no material alterations will be made to the architectural character of the building with all of the existing services to be reused and not altered.
The details of the development also confirms that no Integrated Pollution Control (IPC) license or waste license are required for the project.
The planning application is currently at the pre-validation stage as consultation around the development takes place. Any Submissions are to be made by November 23 with the final decision due on December 14.
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