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Proposed Part 8 Development – Birr Courthouse

Under Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001 as amended Offaly County Council proposes to carry out Proposed refurbishment and development of Birr Courthouse (protected structure RPS no. 49-252) at Emmet Street, Birr, Co. Offaly.

The proposed development will include the following:

  1. Refurbishment works to the existing former courthouse building (a Protected Structure, RPS number 49-252) to provide multipurpose spaces, offices and meeting rooms and small infill extension to rear (c.403sqm).
  2. The construction of a two-storey escape stairs to the rear of the building to facilitate escape in the event of fire (c.15 sqm).
  3. The construction of a single-storey shed within the rear yard (c. 105sqm).
  4. External lighting to the building.
  5. Provision of one accessible car parking space to the rear of the site.

Further information is available here: https://www.offaly.ie/public-consultation-birr-courthouse/