26138
N/AGalway - Galway County Council
Proposed Development
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
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Application received
11 Jun 2026
Further information requested
29 Jul 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Esker , Banagher , Co. Galway
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Galway County Council
- Site Area
- 0.17 ha
- Floor Area
- 224.24 sq m
- Residential Units
- 1
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 11 June 2026
- Status
- FURTHER INFORMATION
- Decision
- N/A
Location
Planning Applications Nearby
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of an existing 2/3 storey dwelling house (326.1 sqm) and an ancillary shed (12.9sqm)
Esker , Banagher , Co. Galway
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
of shed ancillary to existing house (house previously approved under Ref. 01-446). Gross floor space of work to be retained 135.3 sqm.
Esker ,
for the reconfiguration of the internal layout of the existing house, extension to the side of the existing dwelling, amended windows to rear, existing windows to be replaced with black framed windows, existing front entrance door to be replaced with window, existing tiled roof to be replaced with slate roof, omit existing chimney, replace existing septic tank & all associated site works
Shannon View , Esker , Co Galway
for the reconfiguration of the internal layout of the existing house. Extension to the side of the existing dwelling. Amended windows to rear, existing windows to be replaced with black framed windows, existing front entrance door to be replaced with window, existing tiled roof to be replaced with slate roof. Omit existing chimney, replace existing septic tank. All associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 145 sqm. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 97 sqm
Esker , Esker , Co Galway
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
to construct a new farm building for the housing of livestock to include cubicles and concrete underground slatted slurry storage tanks, completed with associated siteworks, and a new external concrete underground slatted slurry storage tank, completed with associated siteworks. Gross floor space of proposed works: 243 sqm
Esker , via Banagher , Co Galway
for a) construction of a new dwelling, b) construction of a domestic garage/store, c) treatment system with percolation area, d) new site entrance and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works (dwelling) 175 sqm. (garage) 60 sqm.
Esker td. ,
for the following development; (a) Construction of a single storey dwelling (b) Construction of a domestic garage (c) Wastewater treatment system with percolation area (d) New site entrance and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: House - 234sqm, Garage - 60 sqm
Esker ,
for the erection of a two storey dwelling house, garage and sewage treatment system and new entrance including all associated services. Gross floor space of proposed works: House 184sqm, & 54sqm
Banagher ,
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