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20178

REFUSED

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

for the following development: (a) construction of a new dwelling (b) construction of a domestic garage (c) wastewater treatment system with percolation area (d) new site entrance and all associated site works.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    13 Feb 2020

  2. Decision due

    8 Apr 2020

  3. Decision: REFUSED

    8 Apr 2020

Application Details

Location
Kilnaborris ,
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
OUTLINE PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Site Area
0.244 ha
Floor Area
1 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
13 February 2020
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
8 April 2020

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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7m
20619CONDITIONAL21 May 2020

for the following development: (a) Construction of a new dwelling (b) construction of a domestic garage (c) wastewater treatment system with percolation area (d) new site entrance and all associated site works.

Shannongrove td ,

11m
23422CONDITIONAL18 Oct 2023

on the grant of outline planning permission (previously approved under pl. ref. no. 20/619) for the following development: (a) construction of a new dwelling, (b) construction of a domestic garage, (c) wastewater treatment system with percolation area, (d) new site entrance & all associated site works

Kilnaborris , via Banagher , Co. Galway

12m
24175CONDITIONAL27 Jun 2024

for a change in house design from that previously approved under planning ref no. 23/422 for a dwelling, garage, wastewater treatment unit with percolation area and site entrance and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: (House) 145 sqm & (Garage) 60 sqm

Kilnaborris , Banagher , Co. Galway

310m
2461251REFUSED20 Sept 2024

for: (a) Conservation and protection of all existing viable trees and woodland areas and the natural environment as a fundamental objective of the development and the extensive planting of additional native tree species, as well as other planting proposals in keeping with biodiversity objectives, the design heritage of the estate and the proposed development. A small number of minor and diseased trees are proposed for removal to accommodate safe site circulation. (b) Construction of a visitor centre comprising a restaurant, café and gift shop, which will be fully universally accessible with interpretation and visitor servicing. (c) The provision of 10 no. timber shepherd's huts raised above ground levels, to conserve existing ground conditions and preserve through routes for movement of wildlife. The huts, arranged in a cluster, are confined to the north eastern portion of the lands, carefully respond to their specific site context, respecting existing woodlands and topographical conditions. The provision of an external guest communal area. (d) Provision of 2 no. butterfly domes, a garden dome with internal water feature, a media dome, vivarium and mining experience to provide interactive immersive experiences, enhancing awareness and promoting environmental stewardship. (e) Construction of a playground and petting farm area. (f) Provision of sensitively designed landscaped areas, including paths and paved terraces, native, ornamental and screen planting; seated areas; timber cycle shelters and pergolas and water features. Resurfacing of existing pathways with minor extensions and realignments to avoid tree canopy overhangs. (g) Sustainable energy sources with the use of roof-mounted renewable solar photovoltaic panels and plant. (h) Provision of an entrance gate to provide vehicular access from the R356, with related walls and signage, demolition of existing boundary wall and new hedgerow with post and rail fence to define boundary. (i) Construction of 1 no. permeable asphalt surfaced car park providing a total of 250 no. car parking spaces including 18 no. designated parking spaces and 6 no. bus parking spaces and a separate recreational vehicle (RV) area. The majority of the parking bays will be gravel and the designated parking bays will be asphalt. The car parking provision includes for the future installation of EV charging facilities for 20% of the car parking spaces. (j) Provision of public lighting/foul sewer drainage & all site works. (NIS)

Kilnaborris , Lairakeen House Ballinasloe , Co. Galway

566m
171161CONDITIONAL1 Aug 2017

consists of (1) Construction of a farm building for the housing of livestock including a slatted area over an underground effluent storage tank, and (2) Construction of a silage pit base, all completed with associated siteworks and for the purpose of agriculture. Gross floor space of proposed works 259.00sqm.

Shannon Grove ,

683m
171121CONDITIONAL27 Jul 2017

to construct a dwellinghouse including ancillary site services. Gross floor space of proposed works 189.26sqm.

Rooaun ,

684m
17597N/A27 Apr 2017

to construct a dwelllinghouse including ancillary site services. (Gross floor space of proposed works: 189.26 sqm.)

Rooaun ,

731m
221247CONDITIONAL20 Dec 2022

for the following development: (a) construction of a domestic garage & (b) all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 60.3sqm

Kilnaborris , Banagher

1.2km
26138N/A11 Jun 2026

for (a) construction of extensions to the side (east) elevation, rear (south) elevation & side (west) elevation of an existing detached dwelling to include first floor level habitable accomodation & the demolition of an open porch to the side (west) elevation, (b) minor elevational alterations to the existing dwelling & (c) all associated site works

Esker , Banagher , Co. Galway

1.4km
171159CONDITIONAL1 Aug 2017

(a) Construction of a dwelling house (b) Wastewater treatment system with percolation area (c)New site entrance and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works 150sqm.

Rooaun td ,

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