Thornfield , Portumna , Co. Galway

Jul 04 2025

Application Received

Aug 27 2025

Decision

Aug 28 2025

Decision Due

Oct 07 2025

Granted

Feb 19 2026

Commencement Notice

Mar 09 2026

Commencement Started

Oct 06 2030

Expiry (if required)

Submitted: 04 / 07 / 2025
Galway County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

for the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, treatment unit, percolation area and all associated site services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 210 sqm(H), 50.00 sqm(G)

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
2.7km	02/07/2026	N/A	Coolnageeragh , Ballyshrule , Co. Galway	to construct a new 5 bay slatted shed with creep area and all associated site works	Details...
2.9km	25/05/2026	CONDITIONAL	Claggernagh West , Portumna , Co. Galway	of planning ref. 21/449, for ref. No. 19/1061 for a new dwelling and domestic garage, Wastewater Treatment System with polishing filter, new site entrance and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works house-250 sqm, garage-34.5sqm	Details...
2.7km	25/03/2026	CONDITIONAL	Shanvally , Portumna , Co. Galway	for the conversion of the attic space of the existing dwelling house to a home office/study and bathroom, roof lights to the rear and side of the roof and all associated site services	Details...
2.9km	05/03/2026	CONDITIONAL	Coolpowra , Portumna , Co. Galway	of an existing domestic garage, retention of an existing site entrance, retention of an existing dwelling on revised site boundaries from previously approved under planning reference no. 34490 and all associated site works	Details...
2.7km	23/12/2025	CONDITIONAL	Shanvally , Portumna , Ballinasloe	for change of house and garage/store design from that granted 22/60656 to include all associated site works	Details...
1.1km	12/12/2025	CONDITIONAL	Portumna , Woodpark , Co. Galway	for renovation and extension of existing house with conversion of existing garage to living space	Details...
1.9km	21/10/2025	CONDITIONAL	Lecarrow , Ballyshrule , Portumna	for an agricultural shed for calf housing, together with a slatted area, feed passage, concrete apron and all associated works	Details...
2.9km	09/07/2025	CONDITIONAL	Claggernagh West , Portumna , Co. Galway	for: (a) construction of a new dwelling, (b) construction of a new garage, (c) waste water treatment system with percolation area, (d) new site enterance and (e) all associated site works. Gross floor space of works: (H) 270 sqm & (G) 60.16 sqm	Details...
2.7km	01/05/2025	CONDITIONAL	Drumscar , Ballyshrule , Portumna	to construct (a) a single storey extension to the side (west) and rear (south) of an existing detached 2 storey dwelling, (b) minor elevational alterations to the existing dwelling, (c) decommission an existing septic tank and install a new wastewater treatment system with soil polishing filter, (d) demolition of existing outbuildings and stores, (e) construction of a new domestic garage, (f) new vehicular entrance to serve existing farm yard l4316 roadway and (g) all associated external site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 50.90 sqm(extension) & 40.00 sqm(G). Gross floor space of any demolition: 150.30 sqm	Details...
2.7km	25/04/2025	CONDITIONAL	Portumna Demesne , Claggernagh East Portumna , Co. Galway	for the following: Replace existing equipment/storage and staff welfare sheds with new fit for purpose machinery/storage and welfare facilities shed. New golf driving range shed and boundary safety netting on the existing golf driving range: New vehicle and equipment wash pad with wash water recycling system. New safety road traffic island at the main entrance, and all associated site works and services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 687.00 sqm	Details...
2.6km	28/01/2025	REFUSED	Shanvally , Portumna , Co Galway	for dwelling house, garage, on-site wastewater treatment and all associated services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 236.80(house), 60.00 sqm(garage)	Details...
2km	16/12/2024	CONDITIONAL	Cooldorragha , Portumna , Co Galway	to construct a single storey extension to the rear of an existing single storey dwelling and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 131.20 sqm(extension)	Details...
3km	15/10/2024	REFUSED	Gortanummera , Ballyshrule , Co. Galway	to: 1) Demolish the existing derelict building. 2) Construct a new dwelling house, domestic garage, treatment unit with percolation area and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 205.20 sqm (house) & 60.00 sqm (garage). Gross floor space of any demolition: 24.10 sqm	Details...
3km	22/08/2024	N/A	Gortanummera , Ballyshrule , Co. Galway	to construct a new dwelling house, domestic garage, treatment unit with percolation area and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 205.20 sqm (house) & 60.00 sqm (garage)	Details...
2.3km	08/07/2024	REFUSED	Coolpowra Cooldorragha Gortlusky Ballynaheskeragh & Sheeaunrush , Co. Galway , H53 Y997	for; (1) a Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) facility contained within a secure outdoor compound (area of 34,855sqm), (2) a Synchronous Condenser (SC)positioned within a building and located within a second secure outdoor compound (area of 9,716sqm) on lands to the south of the LDES facility, and (3) demolition and removal of an existing dwelling, outhouses and agricultural sheds. The LDES facility comprises: (i) an open area battery energy storage system containing 168no. single storey battery enclosures and 56no. single storey medium voltage power station (MVPS) enclosures, (ii) IPP building, (iii) firewater storage tank, (iv) lightning masts and (v) electrical plant and bunded transformer. The SC facility comprises (i) a SC building, (ii) externally located cooling fans, (iii) firewater storage tank, (iv) lightning masts, (v) ESB rural supply compound, and (vi) bunded transformers and electrical plant. Both the LDES and SC facilities will electrically connect to the 400kV electricity grid using HV underground cables which will route from the respective LDES and SC compounds to a proposed Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) substation located adjacent to the ESS development. The proposed GIS associated HV cables and electric plant are the subject of a separate and concurrent strategic infrastructure development (SID) planning application to An Bord Pleanála under Section 182A of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended). The proposed ESS development includes a temporary construction compound, a main entrance connecting to the L8763 public road, improvement works to the L8763 and the junction of the N65/L8763 public roads and all ancillary development including new internal roads, fencing and gates, car parking, lighting, utilities, lightning protection masts, underground services, landscaping and associated engineering works to provide for the connection of site services and foul and surface water management and drainage. The proposed ESS development is also located adjacent to a proposed Reserve Gas-Fired Generator which is the subject of a separate and concurrent SID planning application being made to An Bord Pleanála under Section 37E of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended). Planning permission is being sought for a period of 10 years. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) are included in this application. Gross floor space of proposed works: 1,389.00 sqm and 750 sqm for demolition	Details...
1.3km	27/06/2024	CONDITIONAL	Attigara , Portumna , Co Galway	for (a) construction of a single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, (b) alterations to the roof of the existing dwelling to provide habitable accommodation at first floor level, (c) alteration to the roof of side annex on south east elevation, (d) modifications to internal layout of existing dwelling with minor elevational alterations, (e) retention of domestic garage and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 78.32 sqm. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 75.35 sqm.	Details...
2.2km	02/06/2024	CONDITIONAL	Portumna , Tynagh Road , Co. Galway	for the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, treatment unit, percolation area and all associated site services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 362.98 sqm (house) & 58.00m sqm (garage)	Details...
1.3km	11/04/2024	N/A	Attigara , Portumna , Co. Galway	for the construction of a single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, alterations to the roof design of the existing dwelling to provide for habitable accommodation at first floor level, alterations to the roof design of side annex on south east elevation, modifications to internal layout of existing dwelling with minor elevational alterations and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 78.32 sqm	Details...
2.1km	02/04/2024	CONDITIONAL	Fairyhill , Portumna , Co. Galway	for the construction of a domestic garage and all associated site services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 42 sqm	Details...

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Notice Submitted: 19 / 02 / 2026
Start Date: 09 / 03 / 2026
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