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17570

CONDITIONAL

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

to demolish a dis-used single storey garage building. Address: Knockawnglass, Athenry. (Gross floor space for demolition 91.26 sqm.)

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    25 Apr 2017

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    16 Jun 2017

  3. Decision due

    19 Jun 2017

  4. Grant issued

    24 Jul 2017

Application Details

Location
Knockawnglass ,
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Site Area
0.14 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
25 April 2017
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
16 June 2017
Grant Date
24 July 2017
Permission Expires
23 July 2022

Location

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Knockaunglass ,

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212026CONDITIONAL29 Oct 2021

for the upgrade of the sewerage network in the town of Athenry and the townlands of Caherroyn, Gorteenacra, Knockaunglass, Athenry, Baunmore, Gortnahown, Prospect, Newford, Ballygarraun South, Raheen and Cullairbaun in Co. Galway. The Athenry Town Walls and Gateway (Record of Proteccted Structure No. 132) is located within the subject site. The development will consist of; Decommissioning of an existing combined sewer overflow at North Gate street within the centre of Athenry Town; upgrade/replacement of the sewers from the Cuirt Ard/Caheroyan Road junction to the Caheroyan Pumping Station; decommissioning and removal of above ground structures of the Caheroyan Pumping station; construction of a new sewer from the decommissioned Caheroyan Pumping including crossing of the River Clarin and lands to the south east; construction of a new sewer which starts at North Gate, crosses the River Clarin at Bridge Street, flows via a new sewer to a pumping station adjacent to Pairc na hAbhainn housing estate, crossing a tributaryof the River Clarin to the pumping station site; construction of a new main wastewater pumping station adjacent to Pairc na hAbhainn housing estate including underground chambers, emergency storage tank, wet kiosk, above ground control kiosk, generator, lifting gantry (max 4m in height) and vent stack; Rising main from the pumping station, crossing the R348, to Athenry wastewater treatment plant; Construction of new boundary fencing of 2.4m in height around the pumping station and stormwater overflow outfall to stream to the north of the pumping station site; Decommissioning and removal of existing on-site package wastewater treatment plant at the pumping station site; construction of a new sewer which begins at a small estate in Raheen, passes through the Presentation College school site, crosses 2 no. railway lines and connects into a newly built sewer within the Clarin College school site and then flows to the Athenry Wastewater Treatment Plant; and connecting the existing rising main from the Presentation College to the new sewer; Installation of a new access gate between Caheroyan Drive and Caheroyan House to facilitate access to the sewer for maintenance and for agricultural purposes; and all associated site development works above and below ground. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this planning application.

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ATHENRY ,

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2339CONDITIONAL9 Feb 2023

for the development consisting of; (a) The change of use of part of ground floor level from previously granted retail / commercial use (ref. no. 06/4983) to use as a restaurant, (b) the change of use of first floor level from previously approved office / commercial unit (ref. no. 06/4983) for use as a guest house, (c) formation of a new fire escape staircase internally forming a new fire escape door leading to car park of adjoining property in applicant's family ownership, (d) installation of a lift serving all floors including basement to improve accessibility, (e) provide additional 4 no. roof lights, and a new window overlooking internal courtyard, (f) retention of attic level to form guesthouse bedrooms and communal areas, (g) retention of pitched roof connection over previously granted flat roof area (ref. no 06/4983) linking granted pitched roofs together, (h) formation of drainage and services connections independent to rest of building, and (i) provide carparking, bicycle parking, and refuse storage at basement level. Gross floor space of proposed works: 1319.14 sqm. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 470.6 sqm

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