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Ballynahinch , Ballynahinch Castle Hotel Recess , Connemara

Jun 10 2026

Application Received

Aug 04 2026

Decision Due
  • Submitted: 10 / 06 / 2026
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    NEW APPLICATION
  • Council Decision:
    N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

for the upgrade of the existing waste water treatment plant (WWTP) to facilitate the planned hotel and expansion works. The proposed development includes the decommissioning of existing waste water treatment plant and pumping station, construction of new waste water treatment plant and pumping station and associated civil works west of the existing administration office including extension of existing percolation area and all associated site development works. The works are within the curtilage of Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, Recess, Connemara, Co. Galway. H91 F4A7 a Protected Structure. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared

Nearby Applications:

Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
10m 11/06/2026 N/A Ballynahinch , Ballynahinch Castle Hotel Recess , Connemara for the construction of a 275sqm single storey extension to the existing administration office built in 2018 to accommodate additional staff offices, staff canteen and in house laundry which is to be relocated from the main house courtyard. Remodelling of the existing car park to provide 35 spaces and the construction of a single storey 24sqm ESB substation. Including all associated site works including boundary treatments, landscaping, infrastructure and drainage necessary to facilitate the development. The administration office is within the curtilage of Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, Recess, Connemara, Co. Galway. H91 F4A7. A Protected Structure. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared Details...
140m 11/06/2026 N/A Ballynahinch , Ballynahinch Castle Hotel Recess , Connemara for the demolition of the existing two storey 633sqm staff accommodation block built in the 1990’s to the west of the main house and the construction of a two storey with dormer roof 1020sqm 10 bedroom guest wing with stores under. Creation of new link into the existing guest corridor at -1 level and the recently permitted 4 bedroom extension of the River wing (GCC ref 25/61323) including formation of dormer windows. Single storey 12sqm extension to existing staircase at level -2 to the rear of the Luxury Wing to provide new secondary entrance to the bedroom wings. Relocation of the existing vehicular access road to the west of the new bedroom wing and modifications to the existing car parking (12 spaces) and general landscaping. Extension of existing dining room to the East by 122sqm at level +0 and 90sqm at level -1 to create wine cellar, private dining room & Wc’s. Relocation of staff offices and canteen from level -1 courtyard to administration building (subject of separate application) to form Guest amenity lounges and wc’s accessed via the glazed lean too to the perimeter of the courtyard. Demolition of the existing 25sqm male & accessible wc built in 2015 at level +0 and extension of the existing Ranji room to the west (courtyard) by 125sqm at level +0 to form new guest lounge, male, female & accessible wc’s. Extension of existing preparation kitchen and staff amenity space by 90sqm at level -1 (courtyard). Relocation of the existing hotel laundry to administration building (subject of separate application). Including all associated site works including boundary treatments, landscaping, infrastructure and drainage necessary to facilitate the development. A Protected Structure. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared Details...
2.6km 11/06/2026 N/A Emlaghmore , Clifden , Co Galway for the construction of a new agricultural shed as well as all associated site works and ancillary services Details...
2.6km 05/03/2026 REFUSED Emlaghmore , Clifden , Co Galway for the construction of a new agricultural shed as well as all associated site works and ancillary services Details...
740m 13/02/2026 CONDITIONAL Ballynahinch , Ballynahinch Castle Hotel , Recess Connemara for the re-instatement of a simple gabled stone roof, glazed steel screens within existing openings and insertion of a viewing gallery to the late Medieval Tower House. Recorded Monument (GA036-001001), Recorded Monument (GA036-001002). The subject site is located within the designed landscape of Protected structure Ballynahinch Castle Hotel (RPS: 620). A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared with the application Details...
2.9km 25/09/2025 CONDITIONAL Doire na bhFlann , Co na Gaillimhe to demolish an existing dwelling house and other associates structures and to construct a new dwelling house, domestic garage and sewage treatment system together with all associated site works on same site boundaries granted planning permission under ref 24/307. This application will be accompanied by an updated Natura Impact Statement Details...
190m 15/09/2025 CONDITIONAL Ballynahinch Killeen , Ballynahinch Recess , Connemara Co.Galway for the construction of an additional floor over the existing 1990’s River Wing to accommodate 4 bedroom suites with private terraces over looking the river and dormer windows within a mansard roof to the courtyard. Access will be formed via an opening through to the guest corridor constructed in 2017 Details...
2.9km 17/04/2025 N/A Doire Na bhFlann , Co na Gaillimhe chun leasú a dhéanamh ar phleananna a bhronnadh theana, faoi cead pleanála 24/307 chun athruithe a dhéanamh agus chun sineadh a chuir le mo Theach Cónaithe agus chun Córas Séarachais agus Garáiste a thogail, chomh maith le gach obair eile a bhaineann leis art thorbairt a thógáil. Tá me ag cuir Ráiteas Tionchair Nádurtha faoi bhraid Chomhairie Chontae Na Gaillimhe, maidir leis an t-larratas. Spás urláir comhlán na n-oibreacha beartaithe: (H) 195 sqm & (G) 29 sqm(G), 29.5 sqm(scartáil) Details...
190m 26/11/2024 CONDITIONAL Ballynahinch , BallynahinchCastle Hotel Recess , Connemara Co.Galway for the construction of a single storey extension located to the rear (south) of the hotel to accommodate an accessible wc and 2 guest wc’s. Ballynahinch Castle Hotel is a Protected structure. Details...
2.9km 21/10/2024 CONDITIONAL Doire na Bhflann , Co na Gaillimhe chun athruithe a dhéanamh agus Córas Séarachais agus Garáiste a thógáil chomh maith le gach obair eile a bhaineann leis an fhorbairt a thógáil. Tá me ag cuir Ráites Tionchair Nádurtha faoi bhráid. Spás urláir comhlán na n-oibreacha beartaithe: 140 sqm(h) 29 sqm (G). Details...
2.8km 24/07/2024 CONDITIONAL Emlaghmore , Co. Galway to demolish an existing dwelling house and to construct a new dwelling house, sewage treatment system and domestic garage together with all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 267 sqm (house) & 60 sqm (garage). Gross floor of any demolition: 100.50 sqm Details...

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