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Cloonascragh , Tuam , Co. Galway

Sep 10 2024

Application Received

Oct 29 2024

Further Info. Requested

Nov 14 2024

Further Info. Received

Jan 10 2025

Decision

Jan 17 2025

Decision Due

Feb 17 2025

Granted

Aug 03 2025

Expiry (if required)

Submitted: 10 / 09 / 2024
Galway County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

for an amendment planning application to the previously granted permission under planning reference 19/1315 (ABP-306685-20). The proposed amendments to the previously consented planning application will comprise the following: Reconfiguration and reduction in the overall length of internal access roads, reduction and relocation in the number of transformer stations, reduction and reconfiguration in the number of solar PV modules to optimise layout, provision of a spare parts container, amendments to the consented 38kV on-site substation control building & compound, relocation of consented site access by circa 440 metres at the southern portion of the site, amendments to the consented grid connection for the completion and installation of 180 metres of 38kV underground electricity cables, and ducts through ESB land to the Cloon 110kV substation

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
2.5km	22/07/2026	N/A	Ballynakilla , Tuam , Co. Galway	for the demolition of an existing extension to the rear of the existing dwelling and an existing outbuilding, proposed renovation and alterations to the existing dwelling, the construction of a two-storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, the installation of a treatment system and percolation area, and all associated site works	Details...
730m	21/05/2026	CONDITIONAL	Cloonascragh , Tuam , Co. Galway	for amendments to the transformer compound development permitted under Galway County Council Planning Register Reference 25/60096 as follows: Modifications to the consented transformer compound palisade fence to include a single pedestrian access gate; construction of an interface (marshalling) kiosk and plinth located at the boundary between the transformer compound and the existing Cloon 110kV substation (interface kiosk to be enclosed by 2.6m tall palisade fence including a gate); construction of approx. 15m (length) of 1.5m wide walkway comprising of crushed limestone on geotextile, to connect Cloon substation fenced enclosure with the interface (marshalling) kiosk fenced enclosure; approx. 50m of 110kV underground electrical cable connecting the transformer compound to the existing Cloon Substation; construction of 6.5m high x 13m long fire wall within compound and; all associated site development, drainage, access and reinstatement works. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply	Details...
2.4km	06/03/2026	CONDITIONAL	Ballinderry , Tuam , Co. Galway	to construct a dwelling house with treatment plant and percolation area	Details...
2.4km	13/02/2026	N/A	Ballinderry , Cummer , Tuam	to construct a dwelling house with treatment plant and percolation area	Details...
1.1km	07/02/2026	CONDITIONAL	Cloontoa Rinkippeen Cloonascragh Barnacurragh and Ballykeaghra , Tuam , Co. Galway	for amendments to a solar energy development permitted under Galway County Council Planning Register Reference 20/1387 as follows: i) Omission of c. 1.92ha of solar panels; ii) Insertion of c. 1.30ha of solar panels, within the footprint of the permitted solar energy development; iii) Revised configuration of solar panels and alteration to spacing between the solar array rows to allow for 2.5m spacing; iv) Alteration to the design and location of the electrical inverter/transformer units and reduction in the number of electrical inverter/transformer units from 20 no. to 14 no.; v) 1 no. additional site entrance from the L6141 local road; vi) Revised locations of 1 no. site entrance from the L6141 local road and 1 no. site entrance from the L6143 local road; vii) Increase in the operational lifetime of the development from 30-years to 40-years from the date of commissioning; and, viii) All associated site development, drainage, access and reinstatement works. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted with the application	Details...
1.3km	10/09/2025	CONDITIONAL	Shantallow Cloonascragh and Togher More , Tuam , County Galway	for the construction of and a 40-year operation and subsequent decommissioning of a 48.01-hectare solar farm (red line boundary) and underground cabling. The solar farm comprises of one single land parcel and is divided by existing farm access tracks and hedgerows. The proposed Solar Farm will consist of a series of ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, mounted on steel support structures, together with electrical transformers, transformer maintenance bays, a temporary construction compound, the use of existing farm access tracks, existing site entrance, inverters, CCTV poles and cameras, deer type security/boundary fencing, landscaping and biodiversity measures and all associated ancillary development works, for the purpose of generating renewable energy electricity. A Natura Impact Statement will also be submitted to the Planning Authority with this application. The development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive 2023/2413). It is important to note that the planning application is subject to section 34D. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34(b), the provisions of article 26A shall apply	Details...
1.7km	28/08/2025	N/A	Carrowmoneen Togher More , Tuam , Co.Galway	for the construction of a dwelling house, garage, treatment system, percolation area and all associated site works	Details...
2.2km	21/08/2025	CONDITIONAL	Rinikippeen , Hynes Plant & Tool Hire , Tuam	of the following amendments to the development permitted under PI Ref 22-60333. The revisions will consist of revised elevations and associated modifications to internal floor plans including storage at first floor, construction of an entrance porch, revised construction details to the eastern and western boundaries for security reasons, revisions to the carpark layout to accommodate the entrance porch	Details...
1.9km	24/06/2025	CONDITIONAL	Ballinderry , Tuam , Galway	for construction of a two storey dwelling and detached garage including a wastewater treatment system & percolation area including installation of all site services and landscaping, also permission to include a proposed vehicular road access. Gross floor space of proposed works: 192.00 sqm(H), 30.00 sqm(G)	Details...
730m	31/01/2025	CONDITIONAL	Cloonascragh , Tuam , Co. Galway	for a ten-year planning permission for an electrical transformer compound comprising (i) a hardcore surfaced compound with a footprint of approximately 1300m2 enclosed by a 2.6m high palisade security fence and security gates, (ii) a control room with a gross floor area of approximately 140m2, (iii) a 110kV electricity transformer, with associated equipment including cable sealing end, surge arrestor, earth disconnect, current/voltage transformer, house transformer, circuit breaker and lightning mast, (iv) a diesel generator for emergency lighting, (v) the upgrade of an existing access point from the L6141 and the construction of approximately 130m of access track, (vi) underground electrical and communications cabling, (vii) underground electrical cable connecting the transformer compound to the electrical cable permitted as part of the Tuam Energy Park (Galway County Council Planning Register Reference 20/1387) and (viii) all associated and ancillary site development, landscaping and reinstatement works. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application	Details...
2.6km	17/12/2024	CONDITIONAL	Carrowmoneen , Tuam , Co. Galway	to construct a dwelling house, domestic garage, effluent treatment system, percolation area and all associated works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 217 sqm (H) & 60 sqm (G)	Details...
2.9km	06/12/2024	CONDITIONAL	Cloonlusk , Co. Galway , H54EK82	and complete partial demolition and reconstruction of fire damaged dwelling house, to include a proposed extension and alterations to previously approved dwelling house and to retain and complete the above and the existing domestic garage, septic tank and all associated services and site works on revised site boundaries from those granted under Planning Reference No. 00/350. Gross floor area to be retained: 262.00 sqm(house) & 55.00 sqm(garage)	Details...
2.7km	20/11/2024	CONDITIONAL	Carrowpeter , Tuam , Co.Galway	for the demolition of an existing dwelling house, and for the construction of a replacement dwelling house, a domestic garage, effluent treatment system and all associated site works. Gross floor are of proposed works: 196.60 sqm(house), 35.00 sqm(garage), 74.60 sqm(extension), 74.60 sqm(demolision)	Details...
2.4km	25/10/2024	CONDITIONAL	Mahanagh , Corofin , Co. Galway	of the existing domestic garage/fuel store with attic storage space and the existing percolation area at its current location from previously granted location under planning reference numbers 02/4742 and 03/7193 and all ancillary site works. Total floor area to be retained: 90sqm	Details...
1.1km	25/10/2024	REFUSED	Cloonascragh , Tuam , Co. Galway	of a single storey shed used for the temporary storage of recyclable dry metals. Permission is sought for the provision of surface water drainage, interceptor tank and a concrete apron over the yard area and for all ancillary works including screen planting to serve the development which adjoins the family home. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 106.60 sqm	Details...
2.4km	24/07/2024	CONDITIONAL	Togher More , Tuam , Co. Galway	for a 2 storey dwelling, domestic garage, new entrance onto public road (Local road L2114), new proprietary sewerage treatment unit & percolation area and all ancillary site works and connections. Gross floor space of proposed works: 250.95 sqm (house) & 62.70 sqm (garage)	Details...
1.1km	17/05/2024	REFUSED	Cloonascragh , Tuam , Co Galway	of a shed and planning permission to use the yard as a temporary storage facility for the following: '17 04 metals' (including their alloys) '17 04 Ol' copper, bronze, brass, '17 04 02' aluminium, '17 04 03' lead, '17 04 05' iron and steel, '17 04 07' mixed metals '17 04 11' cables other than those mentioned in '17 04 10' and 20 01 separately collected fractions (except 15 01) '20 01 Ol' paper and cardboard, '20 01 38' wood other than that mentioned in 20 01 37, '20 01 40' metals, '20 03' other municipal wastes and '20 03 07' bulky waste. Gross floor space of work to be retained 99.75 sqm	Details...
1.8km	03/05/2024	REFUSED	Cloondarone , Tuam , Co. Galway	of advertising signage	Details...
2.9km	04/03/2024	CONDITIONAL	Carrownagarraun , Ballymote Rd. , Tuam	for the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, proprietary treatment system and percolation area and for all ancillary services and site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 230 sqm (house) & 40 sqm (garage)	Details...

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