Emlaghmore , Ballyconneelly , Co. Galway

Jul 15 2024

Application Received

Sep 03 2024

Decision

Sep 08 2024

Decision Due

Sep 30 2024

Appeal Submitted

Feb 09 2026

Appeal Decision

Submitted: 15 / 07 / 2024
Galway County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
REFUSED (Refused)

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Development Description:

to carry out works to existing cottage to minimize flood risk. These works will involve: (a) external alterations to elevations of existing cottage including (b) change of roof level and profile, (c) demolition of existing rear extension, (d) internal refurbishment to cottage, (e) raise existing finished floor level as set out per attached flood risk assessment report, (f) rebuild eroded sea wall existing on site, (g) installation of new proprietary sewage treatment system with filter area, (h) relocate existing entrance from public road, together with all associated site works. This planning application is accompanied by NIS. Gross floor space of any demolition: 8.34 sqm

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
950m	03/09/2026	N/A	Callow , Roundstone , Co. Galway	of dwelling and associated out buildings as constructed; permission for the decommissioning of existing septic tank, and the installation of an upgraded wastewater treatment & disposal system, and all associated site works and services	Details...
2.8km	03/09/2026	N/A	Murvey , Roundstone , Co Galway	for elongating at its eastern elevation the single story rear extension of the dwelling house	Details...
990m	05/05/2026	CONDITIONAL	Callow , Roundstone , County Galway	for the upgrade of the domestic wastewater treatment system serving her dwelling	Details...
3km	05/02/2026	CONDITIONAL	Ballyconneely , Strand rd. , Co Galway	for the demolition of the existing single storey dwelling, removal of the cattle crush and the existing registered wastewater treatment system including percolation area, the extension of the existing previously approved farm shed and its conversion to a single storey dwelling, and the installation of a wastewater treatment system and percolation area together with all associated site works. A Natura Impact Statement is submitted to the planning authority with the application	Details...
950m	20/01/2026	REFUSED	Callow , Roundstone , Co. Galway	to decommission existing septic tank system and install and construct a new wastewater treatment and disposal system, and all associated site works and services	Details...
400m	16/09/2025	N/A	Emlaghmore , Ballyconneely , Co. Galway	of development and permission for amendments to development at Emlagh, Ballyconneely. Retention of a house extension and refurbishment under construction as permitted Galway County Council reg ref 21/2242. The development subject to retention permission consists of: modifications to the existing cottage comprising the removal, rebuilding and minor repositioning of selected external walls; minor repositioning of the permitted cottage extensions to accommodate to repositoning of external cottage walls; amended internal layout and minor elevational changes including the insertion of a full-height window (matching the width of the previously permitted window) the replacement of a permitted window with a pantry door of the same width, and an increase in the overall cottage height. The amendments for which permission is sought consist of the facing of the replacement external blockwork walls to the cottage with the original stone; and all associated site works above and below ground	Details...
60m	08/09/2025	CONDITIONAL	Emlaghmore , Ballyconneely , Co Galway	to construct an extension to their house and carry out all associated site development works	Details...
2.7km	16/05/2025	CONDITIONAL	Ballyconneely , Townland , Co Galway	for change of dwelling house design, layout and location from that previously permitted under planning permission ref. no. 22/61092 and for a shed/store building with all associated works and ancillary service. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS), has been submitted with this application. Gross floor space of proposed works: 220 sqm(H), 26 sqm(G)	Details...
1.9km	19/04/2025	CONDITIONAL	Foorglass , Ballyconneely , Co. Galway	for changes from previously approved permission (28634), on a revised boundary, with the addition of a garage and other minor design changes. Gross floor space of proposed works: 140 sqm	Details...
2.9km	16/04/2025	CONDITIONAL	Ballyconneely , Clann Treasa , Clifden	to (1) retain dwelling house as constructed, (2) remove existing septic tank and replace with a new wastewater treatment unit and tertiary treatment system & (3) remove enurement clause attached to Pl. Ref. 62704 (condition no. 5). Gross floor space of work to be retained: 79.60 sqm	Details...
800m	02/01/2025	CONDITIONAL	Callow , Roundstone , Co Galway	to construct a new storage shed with all associated works and ancillary services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 55 sqm(garage)	Details...
3km	02/09/2024	REFUSED	Ballyconneely , Strand rd. , Co.Galway	to demolish and reconstruct the current single-storey dwelling, remove an existing farm shed, construct a general purpose garage, remove the existing registered septic tank and percolation area, and install a wastewater treatment facility and percolation area. A Natura Impact Statement is submitted with this application. Gross floor space of proposed work: 134.00 sqm approx. & 23.65 sqm (garage). Gross floor space of any demolition: 103.50 sqm	Details...
1.4km	10/07/2024	N/A	Emlaghmore , Ballyconneely , Co. Galway	for: (A) The reinstatement of a collapsed roof and making good of an existing chimney and, (B) The unblocking of window opes and replacement of timber framed windows on the front elevation. Planning Permission for: (A) Restore existing unoccupied farm cottage, (B) Raise wall plate level of existing farm cottage to allow for habitable loft space to comply with current building regulation standards, (C) Form single storey extension linking existing cottage and adjoining outhouse, (D) Restore, convert and extend an existing outhouse to form part of overall single dwelling, (E) Decommission and desludging of existing wastewater system to install a new proprietary sewage treatment system with filter area to comply with current EPA standards, as well as associated site works. This planning application is accompanied by a NIS. Gross floor space of proposed works: 41.50 sqm	Details...
2.3km	04/07/2024	CONDITIONAL	Dolan , Roundstone , Co Galway	to renovate and extend existing dwelling and construct domestic garage/boat shed as well as all ancillary site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 32 sqm (garage/boat shed) & 129.92 sqm (extension)	Details...
3km	19/04/2024	REFUSED	Ballyconneely , Strand Rd. , Co Galway	to demolish and reconstruct the current single-story dwelling, remove an existing farm shed, construct a general-purpose garage, and preserve the existing registered wastewater treatment facility and percolation area. A Natura Impact Statement is submitted with the application. Gross floor space of proposed works: 134 sqm (house) & 23.65 sqm (garage) . Gross floor space of any demolition: 103.5 sqm	Details...

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Appeal Status:
Appeal Decision: REFUSED
An Coimisiún Pleanála File Ref.: 320936
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