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2660019

CONDITIONAL

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

for the felling of 43 hectares of mature pine forest at Derrylea, Clifden, Co. Galway and restoration measures to raise the water table to re-establish the hydrological conditions for blanket bog vegetation to redevelop. The proposed restoration includes drain blocking using peat dams, stump grinding, stump flipping and surface smoothing techniques and provision of silt fencing and silt traps to minimise the mobilisation of sediment, and the creation of a new forest spur road, provision of temporary water course crossings and ancillary development. The application seeks a 10-year permission in order to allow for phased completion. The site lies adjacent to the Connemara bog Complex Special Area of Conservation and the application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    12 Jan 2026

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    6 Mar 2026

  3. Decision due

    8 Mar 2026

  4. Grant issued

    14 Apr 2026

Application Details

Location
Derrylea , 3km South-East of Clifden , Derrylea Townland
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Site Area
43 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
12 January 2026
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
6 March 2026
Grant Date
14 April 2026
Permission Expires
13 April 2031

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