The Johnstown Estate Hotel , Johnstown (ED Innfield , Enfield Co. Meath A83 V070

Dec 02 2024

Application Received

Jan 31 2025

Further Info. Requested

Apr 15 2025

Further Info. Received

May 28 2025

Decision

May 29 2025

Decision Due

Jul 09 2025

Granted

May 18 2026

Commencement Notice

Jun 01 2026

Commencement Started

Jul 08 2030

Expiry (if required)

Submitted: 02 / 12 / 2024
Meath County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

(i) Construction of a three-storey extension to the rear of the existing hotel comprising 90 no. guest bedrooms with an area of plant at roof level of the extension; (ii) Creation of opening in rear façade of the existing hotel at ground floor level with the omission of one existing guest bedroom to allow for a new single-storey connection to the proposed extension; (iii) Modifications to the existing floor plan of the tenor suite at the ground floor level of the existing hotel to provide for a new restaurant, extend the existing kitchen, provide bathrooms and to separate the restaurant from the spa and gym; (iv) provision of single-storey extension to the proposed restaurant at ground floor and a new entrance to the existing leisure centre; (v) provision of extension to the basement level to the north-west corner of the existing hotel and provision of storeroom; (vi) removal of existing external escape staircase from ground floor level to basement level and provision of a new entrance and reception area to gym; (vii) provision of new replacement external staircase from ground floor level to basement level and alterations to existing openings and partition walls; (viii) modifications to 6 no. car parking spaces comprising the provision of 4 no. accessible spaces to serve the restaurant and relocation of the remaining 2 no. spaces. Car parking numbers remain the same; (ix) provision of 14 no. additional bicycle parking spaces for staff; (x) provision of 2 no. external signs above new restaurant and gym entrances; (xi) The development also includes all other associated engineering works, landscaping, lighting, and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. The subject property is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure (MH048-103). Significant Further Information/revised plans submitted on this application

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Start Date: 01 / 06 / 2026
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