2660870
N/AGalway - Galway County Council
Proposed Development
for the erection of an 18m telecommunications structure supporting 4 no. receiving dishes, dual bay cabinet on concrete plinth, palisade fence with access gate, concrete plinth, fibre chamber, stone compound ground finish, replacement of existing gate with farm gate and hanging post and all ancillary development works thereto. The development is required to carry the broadband data from the new high speed fibre broadband network on the Island to the mainland by radio link to connect to the NBI national fibre network as part of the government’s national broadband plan to provide high speed broadband to all parts of the country that are not available commercially, including the Islands, at the same data speed. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and submitted in support of this planning application
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Application received
29 May 2026
Further information requested
17 Jul 2026
Further information received
4 Aug 2026
Decision due (upcoming)
28 Sept 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Middlequarter , Lands at Galway County Council Sheep Dipping Lands , Inishbofin Co. Galway
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Galway County Council
- Site Area
- 0.009 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 29 May 2026
- Status
- NEW APPLICATION
- Decision
- N/A
- Decision Due
- 28 September 2026
Location
Planning Applications Nearby
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for the installation of a 18-metre high lattice structure supporting 1 no. radio-link dish, a ground-level dual bay cabinet, palisade fence and gate, fibre chamber, concrete plinth and white stone compound ground finish. The development is required to carry the broadband data from the new high speed fibre broadband network on the island, to the mainland by radio link, to connect to the NBI national fibre network, as part of the government’s national broadband plan to provide high speed broadband to all parts of the country that are not available commercially, including the islands, at the same data speed. A natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and submitted in support of this application
Middlequarter , Inishbofin Island , Co. Galway
to demolish existing agricultural sheds and to construct an agricultural barn which will be used for the purpose of fodder storage and the storage of agriculture related material. Gross floor space of proposed works: 246.5 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: 48.5 sqm. (agricultural)
Middle quarter Inishbofin ,
to construct an agricultural barn. Gross floor space of proposed works 246.5 sqm.
Middlequarter ,
to demolish existing agricultural sheds and to construct an agricultural barn which will be used for the purpose of fodder storage and the storage of agriculture related materials. A Natura Impact Statement will be lodged with this application. Gross floor space of proposed works: 228.50 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: 48.50 sqm (Agricultural)
Middlequarter ,
for the construction of new ferry staff accommodation, office and equipment storage along with a wastewater treatment system. Gross floor space of proposed works 134.00 sqm
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to demolish and reconstruct the existing dwelling house. Gross floor space of proposed works: Proposed 156sqm., demolition 106sqm
Middlequarter ,
for: 1. Renovations and extension to existing cottage, 2. New onsite sewage treatment plant, percolation area and all associated works, 3. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has also been included with the application. Gross floor space of proposed works: 40 sqm
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for change of use from store/garage on the ground floor to community shop
Middlequarter , Inishbofin , Co. Galway
for the construction of a dwelling house, secondary wastewater treatment unit and soil polishing filter, together with associated site works. This application will be accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) and a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP). Gross floor space of proposed works: 144 sqm(H)
MIddlequarter , Inishbofin , Co. Galway
for the construction of a dwelling house, secondary wastewater treatment unit and soil polishing filter, together with associated site works.This application will be accompanied by a Natural Impact Statement (NIS) and a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP). Gross floor space of proposed works: 144.00 sqm
Middlequarter , Inishbofin , Co. Galway
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