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Merlin Park Pumping Station in the townland of Merlin Park , Old Dublin Road , Galway

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2460226

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development which consists of; Uisce Éireann, intend to apply for permission for development at Merlin Park Pumping Station in the townland of Merlin Park, Old Dublin Road, Galway. The development will consist of a new c. 950m3 underground storage tank that will provide additional wastewater storage capacity to the Merlin Park pumping station. Associated works include overground kiosks and passive odour control units, underground sewerage manholes, watermain, chambers, tank washdown units, tank mixer, 2.0m high perimeter security fencing including vehicular and pedestrian gates and 0.45m high wall, filter drains, replacement of the existing pumps and control panel, associated landscaping and all associated site development works above and below ground. A Natura Impact Statement is included with the planning application.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    11 Jul 2024

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    27 Aug 2024

  3. Decision due

    4 Sept 2024

  4. Appeal submitted

    19 Sept 2024

  5. Appeal decided: CONDITIONAL

    11 Jul 2025

Application Details

Location
Merlin Park Pumping Station in the townland of Merlin Park , Old Dublin Road , Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
0.216 ha
Floor Area
100 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
11 July 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
27 August 2024
Permission Expires
10 July 2030

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
320864-24
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Submitted
19 September 2024
Decided
11 July 2025

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Permission for development which consists of a new 949m3 underground storage tank and all associated works. The underground storage tank will provide additional wastewater storage capacity to the Merlin Park pumping station. Associated works include site clearance works, overground kiosks and passive odour control units, underground sewerage manholes, watermain chambers, tank washdown units, tank mixer, 2.4m high security fencing including vehicular and pedestrian gates and 0.45m high wall, bollards, filter drains, etc. Landscaping on the site will include new trees, grassed areas, wildflower areas, footpaths, filter drains, shrub planting, etc. The existing 1500mm diameter surface water sewer will be diverted to avoid the new storage tank. The application is for a 10 year planning permission

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