Newton Clashard , Abbeyknockmoy , Co. Galway
N/APlanning application 2561551
Galway - Galway County Council
Proposed Development
for the "change of use" of part of this existing historical property to facilitate agri-tourism and as described as follows: the refurbishment and conversion of the existing attached barns (Block C) into 3 apartments and facilities areas & the refurbishment and conversion of the old attached service area wing (Block B) into 3 Apartments and facilities areas; the recovery & refurbishment of the main residence (Block A) that maintains the existing character and use of the dwelling; to upgrade the existing courtyard and gardens to reflect the original design and character of the property; to install a new proprietary effluent treatment system and percolation area to replace the old style septic tank system; the provision of a ground-mounted solar panel system within part of the overall estate grounds. The above proposed developments are proposed for the existing Newton House, which is a protected structure RPS No. 84
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Application received
22 Oct 2025
Further information requested
16 Dec 2025
Further information received
30 Mar 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Newton Clashard , Abbeyknockmoy , Co. Galway
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Galway County Council
- Site Area
- 72.96 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 22 October 2025
- Status
- FURTHER INFORMATION
- Decision
- N/A
Location
Planning Applications Nearby
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to construct an extension to the existing dwelling house. Full planning permission also sought to change the use of the existing garage (which is attached to the dwelling house) to living quarters. Planning permission also sought to construct a domestic garage/fuel store and all ancillary site works. Gross floor space of proposed works (extension) 41 sqm. (garage) 60 sqm.
Farmhill ,
retain existing Dwelling House, Septic tank, percolation area and all associated site services on revised site boundaries.Gross floor space of work to be retained 130.80sqm
Clashard ,
to construct a dwelling house, sewage treatment system and garage, together with all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 108 sqm(H), 60.00 sqm(G)
Moyne , Derreen , Tuam
for change of house plan and site layout from that granted under planning reference 25/148 to construct a dwelling house, sewage treatment system and garage, together with all associated site works
Moyne , Tuam , Co. Galway
for change from that previously granted under PD/16/761 to include for the refurbishment and an extension to existing dwelling house together with all necessary ancillary siteworks.
Kilgrave North ,
for change from that previously granted under PD/16/761 to include for the refurbishment and an extension to existing dwelling house together with all necessary ancillary siteworks. (Gross floor space of proposed works: 65.65 sqm.)
Kilgrave North ,
to construct a straw bedded sheep shed, concrete apron and seepage tank. Gross floor space of proposed works: 300 sqm
Farmhill ,
to construct a two bay double slatted shed extension onto existing slatted shed. Gross floor space of proposed works: 125.53 sqm
Farmhill , Newtown , Abbeyknockmoy Tuam
of a domestic shed and associated services. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 100.70 sqm
Abbert Demesne ,
for the construction of a dwelling house, detached garage, treatment plant and percolation area and all associated works. Gross floor space of proposed works: (dwelling 182 sqm & garage 60 sqm)
Cloonkeen , Abbeyknockmoy , Co .Galway
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