Permission for development to consist refurbishment and alterations to the existing monastery, replacement of the existing St.Gerard`s Hall and the construction of a two storey extension to the rear of the existing monastery to facilitate the future long-term use of the complex by the Redemptorist community. St. Joseph`s Monastery is a protected structure. The proposed works to the ground floor of the existing structure include minor changes to the room adjacent to the church to provide toilet facilities, the reorganisation of the kitchen and the subdivision of the existing dining room to form a large meeting room and a small meeting room. At first, second and third floor levels it is proposed to carry out minor structural changes to facilitate the provision of seventeen study bedrooms with en-suite bathroom facilities where small bedrooms presently exist. The proposal involves the demolition of the existing St. Gerard`s Hall and the provision of a two storey rear axtension. The new two storey rear extension at ground floor will accommodate a new parochial hall with a reception area, meeting room and toilets as well as administration offices, communication offices, an archive store, secretarial rooms, toilets and storage facilities. The new two storey rear extension at first floor level will accommodate ten study bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a community room, oratory and two multi-purpose rooms. The proposal includes the provision of a small four storey extension inside the courtyard of the existing monastery to accommodate a fire escape and lift. It is proposed to take down the existing stone wall and wheelchair access ramp at the front elevation adjacent to the car park and rebuild the wall in a revised location to allow the extension of the car park. A new disabled access ramp will be provided under this proposal.
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