The vacant Caledon Arms Hotel in Co Tyrone is set to enjoy a new lease of life, with the listed building to be turned into a restaurant and brewery – and a lot more.
Planning approval was granted at Tuesday’s Planning committee meeting of Mid Ulster District Council.
The new complex on Main Street, Caledon, will also include a bar, three residential apartments on the first and second floors and a new rear balcony at first-floor level.
There are plans for seven glamping pods; outdoor seating and eating areas; an outdoor kitchen area with a pizza oven; a kids playground, communal garden, pathways and landscaping, as well as new access from Derrycourtney Road, and a single-storey, one-bedroom ‘Guard House’.
The planning application was lodged by Ciara Higgins, of Cromac Quay, Belfast, on behalf of Dwayne McGlone, of Killybrone, who will have the use of the Guard House.
Planning officers noted in their report that the building is Grade B1 listed, and is a two-and-a-half storey Georgian building with a basement. It has a hipped roof and was constructed with sandstone in the 1820s by the Earl of Caledon.
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They added: “Prior to the submission of this full planning and the Listed Building Consent applications, the applicant in February 2022 engaged with the agent and Historic Environment Division (HED).
“HED confirmed they welcomed development which would retain, restore and repair this listed building which occupies a prominent position within the village, and plays an important part in the history of the area.
“Amendments were submitted by the agent, and HED have said they have no objection in principle, subject to conditions attached to any permission.
“The development is considered to be appropriate and sympathetic to the listed buildings and the Caledon Conservation Area.”