the construction of a seven storey over basement Hotel of approximately 31,955 sqm, providing 250 no. bedrooms (approximately 1000 no. bedspaces) at first to fifth floor levels, accessed from the established internal Tayto Park access road. The proposed hotel incorporates a Leisure Centre of 3,382 sqm at ground floor and mezzanine level, a dedicated Function/Conference area of 2,359 sqm at ground floor; a Spa and Therapy Centre of 530 sqm at first and second floor level; 2 no. Sky Lounges of 702 sqm at sixth floor level and all associated and ancillary stores, services and circulation space. The ground floor level provides a main entrance porch, foyer and lounge areas; a main lounge and bar; 3 no. main dining rooms and 2 no. ancillary dining rooms providing 2 no. restaurants for fine dining and general dining; 3 no. kitchens and associated stores; a servery area; a single shop/kiosk unit (23 sqm); plant; an ESB substation and a service corridor to the rear. Ancillary and associated storage and staff facilities including a staff room, toilet facilities, changing facilities and a dedicated kitchen are located at mezzanine level above the kitchens at ground floor level. The basement level provides associated plant and storage space for the Hotel and Leisure Club with vehicular access to the basement via a service ramp from the proposed surface car parking area. The Function/Conference area incorporates 3 no. reception areas and bars and a dedicated entrance. The proposed Leisure Centre consists of a dedicated landscaped entrance; foyer; adult and family changing areas; a junior play and acitivity area; a parents' lounge and viewing area; a family leisure pool including flume slide; a 30m exercise pool; 2 no. wet lounges; a Jacuzzi; Sauna, Steam and Plunge Pool rooms; and a gym incorporating a studio room and cardio vascular room at ground floor level along with a weights area at mezzanine level. Ancillary and associated office suites for the hotel are located adjacent to the weights area at mezzanine level. The proposed development also includes the provision of an attenuation pond of 3,145 sqm surface area; 2 no. vehicular bridges and 1 no. pedestrian bridge over the River Hurley (incorporating the existing bridge); internal roads and junctions with the established internal access road; hardstanding service yard to the rear; vehicular set down areas at the hotel entrance; 40 no. surface car parking spaces associated ..........
Development Address:
Tayto Park Visitor Centre, Kilbrew, Ashbourne, Co. Meath
Architect Name:
Declan Brassil & Co. Ltd
Location Key:
KILBREW
Electoral Division:
Incorrect Icl Voter Recor
Planner:
Billy Joe Padden
Social Housing Exempt:
Plan Enforcement #:
IPC
Licence Required:
No
Waste Licence Required:
No
Protected Structure:
No
Protected Structure #:
Development Name:
Proposed Development
Comments
Significant Case Flag:
Comments:
Agreed to extend period for submission of Further Information to 22/04/2018
Visitor Centre Building, Tayto Park Kilbrew, Ashbourne Co. Meath
an extension to the existing Visitor Centre Building by a total of 1,844sqm at ground and first floor level to the north and at ground floor level to the south, and provision of an ancillary external single storey store (60sqm). The proposed extension will provide additional accommodation for restaurant, event and function uses with associated kitchens, storage, w.c. and staff facilities and an extension to existing Visitor Centre shop. The proposed development will result in the removal of the Indian Village and associated Tipiis; removal of 22 no. staff car parking places, removal of existing temporary staff accommodation (2 no. portacabins and a staff smoking shelter); and all associated development and landscaping works within the application site. Permission is also sought for the omission of Condition 4 of ABP Ref. PL17.230693 (which permitted operation of the Visitor Centre Building only in conjunction with the permitted Educational, Visitor and Interpretive Centre) to facilitate evening restaurant (between 1800hours to 0100 hours) and event and function uses not associated with or ancillary to the operation of the permitted Tayto Park facility at off-peak and out-of-season times
Tayto Park Visitor Centre Kilbrew, Ashbourne Co. Meath
the development consists of amendments to the previously permitted layout under Reg. Ref. DA/140179 comprising the proposed development of a Flume Ride amusement which has an overall ride length of 343m, a maximum height above adjoining ground level of approx. 9.75m, and associated station platform; and a proposed Audio Visual Theatre (232sqm) with an overall height of approx. 9m and seating for approximately 48 no. persons; together with consequential minor amendments to the permitted layout including ommision of permitted indoor "Dark Ride" attraction (548sqm) and relocation of permitted "Air Race" attraction. Permission for retention and completion of development is also sought for the consequential relocation of the permitted Toilet Block and the permitted Admissions Building, and consequential minor amendments to road alignment and carpark layout (in vicinity of the Admissions Building) resulting in a reduction in total number of permitted car parking spaces from 1,917 no. to 1,904 no. spaces. Permission and permission for retention and completion is also sought for all associated and ancillary site development works including reconfiguration of permitted Surface Water Attenuation Pond; Site Services; Landscaping; Lighting and Walkways associated with this part of the site. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Tayto Park Visitor Centre Kilbrew Ashbourne, Co. Meath
the development consists of the construction of a falconry attraction and associated structures at three separate locations all within the existing park area and comprises of 2 no. Lofting Aviary Structures measuring c. 250 sqm gross floor area each with a maximum height of c.4.3m;1 no. Lofting Aviary Structure measuring c. 960sqm gross floor area with a maximum height of c.4.0m; 1 no. Aviary Mews Building measuring c. 107 sqm gross floor area with a maximum height of c.3.3m; and a Spectator Stand with a capacity for c. 300 persons and with a maximum height of c.3.75m; together with associaed removal of existing animal pens/enclosures and associated landscaping and fencing; and all ancillary and all associated landscape, development and site works
Tayto Park Visitor Centre Kilbrew, Ashbourne Co. Meath
the development will supersede part of previously granted application AA160769, namely construction of 960sqm Lofting Aviary Structure at this location will not take place. The development will consist of the demolition of existing hay shed & stable, construction of a new storage shed incorporating personnel office and toilet used to house light goods and non-perishable materials with external lean-to canopy to one side of shed. The storage shed shall have a gross floor area of 2218 sqm and a max height of 10.7m with external lean to canopy a max height of 6.2m, together with all associated ancillary development and site works
