2561661
CONDITIONALGalway - Galway County Council
Proposed Development
for the demolition of the original single-storey cottage with associated later storey-and-a-half extensions (total gross floor area 199m2), and the detached single-storey shed (total gross floor area21m2), and the construction of a new single-storey replacement dwelling on the footprint of the original cottage with single-storey over basement extension to the east (total gross floor area383m2; ground floor 243.5m2; basement level 139.5m2), the installation of a new on-site wastewater treatment system & percolation area, decommissioning of the existing septic tank on site, together with all associated site works, including extended driveway and landscaping. A NIS (Natura Impact Statement) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application
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Application received
13 Nov 2025
Decision: CONDITIONAL
14 Jan 2026
Decision due
16 Jan 2026
Grant issued
24 Feb 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Emlagharan , Ballyconneely , Clifden Co. Galway
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Galway County Council
- Site Area
- 0.401 ha
- Floor Area
- 383 sq m
- Residential Units
- 1
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 13 November 2025
- Status
- APPLICATION FINALISED
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Decision Date
- 14 January 2026
- Grant Date
- 24 February 2026
- Permission Expires
- 23 February 2031
Location
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of refurbishment and upgrading works [including (where necessary) replacement of existing poles along the existing overhead electricity line, minor ground works e.g. replacement or installation of stays, and maintenance or improvement works]; and all associated ancillary works including the provision of temporary accessways. Replacement poles will be constructed at, or immediately adjacent to, the existing structures that they will replace. Replacement poles will have a maximum height of 12m above ground; and be similar in appearance to existing poles. Planning permission is sought for a 10 year period. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application
Doonloughan - Foorglass ,
of existing dwelling house and domestic garage. Gross floor space of work to be retained (house) 77 sqm. (garage) 9.86 sqm.
Emlagharan Td. ,
to 1) construct a new single storey extension to the rear elevation of the existing dwelling house 2) to construct a new porch to the front elevation of the existing dwelling house and all associated works and ancillary services. The application will be accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS)
Emlagharan , Ballyconneely , Co Galway
to (1) proposed alterations to existing house as well as change in roof design (2) demolish existing rear elevation extension (3) construct new single storey porch and rear elevation extension (4) replace existing septic tank and install new wastewater treatment system and polishing filter (5) proposed boat shed (6) Proposed alterations to existing site entrance and up-grading of driveway as well as all ancillary site works. This planning application is accompanied by a NIS, as required by Article 239 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended). Gross floor space of proposed works: 47.72 sqm + 59.55 sqm.
Truska ,
to [1] proposed alterations to existing house as well as change in roof design [2] demolish existing rear elevation extension [3] construct new single storey porch and rear elevation extension [4] replace existing septic tank and install new effluent treatment system and polishing filter [5] proposed boat shed [6] Proposed alterations to existing site entrance as well as all ancillary site works. This planning application is accompanied by an NIS. Gross floor space of proposed works: 162.60sqm.
Truska ,
to [1] proposed alterations to existing house as well as change in roof design [2] demolish existing rear elevation extension [3] construct new single storey porch and rear elevation extension [4] replace existing septic tank and install new effluent treatment system and polishing filter [5] proposed boat shed [6] Proposed alterations to existing site entrance as well as all ancillary site works. This planning application is accompanied by an NIS as required by Article 239 of the Planning & Development Act, 2001 [as amended]. Gross floor space of proposed works: 91.45 msq & 124.40 msq
Truska ,
to restore and extend existing semi-ruinous farm cottage for habitable use further to previous grant of permission. (Galway Co. Co. Ref No. 21334, ABP Ref No. 310364-21). The works will involve: (A) Forming a single storey split level extension to the northern side of the cottage. Works will also include the following previously approved elements: (B) minor external alterations to elevations of existing cottage including replacement of roof, (C) internal refurbishment to cottage, (D) installation of new proprietary sewage treatment system with filter area as well as all associated site works.
Keerhaun South ,
to [1] restore and extend existing semi- ruinous farm cottage for habitable use. The works will involve [2] minor external alterations to elevations including replacement of roof [3] internal refurbishment to cottage [4] installation of new proprietary sewerage treatment system with filter area as well as all associated site works. This planning application is accompanied by an NIS as required under Article 239 of the Planning & Development Regulations, 2001 [as amended]. Gross floor space of proposed works: 4.00 msq. Gross floor space of retained works: 32.00 msq
Keerhaun South ,
of existing dwelling house and existing shed on revised site boundaries well as all associated site services. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 111.40 sqm - House, Shed - 24 sqm
Emlagharan ,
of existing dwelling house and retention of existing garage/studio. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 163.23 sqm (house) & 33.4 sqm (garage)
Aillebrack ,
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