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Yew Point Hodson Bay , Barrymore Kiltoom , Athlone Co. Roscommon

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560020

Roscommon - Roscommon County Council

Proposed Development

Permission for minor amendments to the sustainable eco-tourism project previously approved under Planning Ref. No. PD/23/60204. The development, situated on a 59.71-hectare (147.55-acre) site, is a low-density visitor destination designed with minimal environmental impact, utilizing renewable energy, sustainable materials, and reversible construction methods. The proposed amendments are:

  1. a.
    minor relocation southward by c.7 metres of the permitted Environmental Induction Building with bicycle parking (8 spaces) relocated adjacent to the building
  2. b.
    A small increase in the building’s floor area (from the permitted area of c.111 sq.m. to c.142 sq.m.), to include a café/restaurant (c.107 sq.m.) area, kitchen (c.28 sq.m.) and storage (c.6 sq.m.) to serve guests and staff only, enhancing the environmental education experience, with associated amendments to the building’s elevations.
  3. c.
    The addition of an external covered walkway (c.86 sq.m.) connecting the Environmental Induction Building as amended to the existing WC/shower facilities building. The application is supported by an addendum Natura Impact Statement (NIS) to the original NIS submitted under Ref. No. PD/23/60204 at
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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    21 Jan 2025

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    13 Mar 2025

  3. Decision due

    17 Mar 2025

  4. Grant issued

    17 Apr 2025

Application Details

Location
Yew Point Hodson Bay , Barrymore Kiltoom , Athlone Co. Roscommon.
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Roscommon County Council
Site Area
59.71 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
21 January 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
13 March 2025
Grant Date
17 April 2025
Permission Expires
15 February 2029

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