Annagh Lodge Geevagh, Co. Sligo
Masterplan – Planning Application for Eco-Retreat
The house dates from the early 1800s and has been extended and altered over time. The setting, approach and the main house are however still recognisable and of interest. While the surrounding landscape has changed over time it is likely that the land and curtilage has not changed much and has not been sub-divided in the way that the surrounding land has been divided. This openness, along with the mature trees, railings and gates is more like a park than agricultural farm land. It is proposed to maintain the landscape character of the place. Intensify its identity as a nature reserve through re-wilding and developing the native fauna and flora. Rather than shoehorning all into the existing building it is proposed to build an extension to the rear following the footprint of an older building that was on the site and is shown on the historic maps.. The historic site layout will inform the setting of a series of new interventions over time.
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