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Portumna Demense , Portumna , Fairyhill

Sep 22 2025

Application Received

Nov 14 2025

Decision

Nov 16 2025

Decision Due

Aug 02 2030

Expiry (if required)
  • Submitted: 22 / 09 / 2025
  • Application Type:
    EXTENSION OF DURATION
  • Application Status:
    APPLICATION FINALISED
  • Council Decision:
    UNCONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

of planning ref. 19/1287 for developments at; Connaught Harbour to Portumna Bridge, Fairyhill following the ESB flood embankment, through Lough Derg Water Recreation Park, Portumna to Portumna Forest Park, Portumna Demesne, County Galway. The development consists of two Phases, Phase 1: a new multi-use shared leisure route (Blueway), 2.4km in length, with tailored surface finishes, information, directional and safety signage and all other associated ancillary works. The route commences at Portumna Bridge, crosses over the ESB flood bank via a new timber boardwalk, following along the toe of the flood bank connect to Lough Derg Water Recreation Park. A new cycle advisory lane, marked parking bays upgrade to footpaths shall be constructed at Lough Derg Water Recreation. The route continues through adjacent farm land which connects to OPW lands that lead to the existing access road at Portumna Forest Park. Phase 2: a new 8 berth marina, incorporating boat pump-out at Connaught Harbour, the removal of the two existing buildings and construction of a new car parking area. Located at the existing Waterways Ireland works yard at Portumna bridge the three existing building shall be removed, for the construction of a new car parking and amenity area, including a new timber covered space incorporating a bat roost. Existing footpaths shall be repaired where required and a new Toucan road crossing shall be constructed to connect to the Blueway constructed in Phase 1. The proposal will involve works to or within the curtilage of the following protected structures; Portumna Harbour, Fairyhill (RPS 477) and Portumna Castle, Portumna Demesne (PRS 3785). A Natura Impact Statement have been prepared and included as part of the planning application

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880m 26/01/2026 CONDITIONAL Portumna , Dominic Street , Galway for the construction of a new storage/warehouse facility along with ancillary site works as well as retention permission to existing trade shop entrance Details...
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1.1km 21/11/2025 CONDITIONAL Portumna , Clonfert Avenue , Co. Galway for 1) change of use of commercial unit to dwelling 2) Minor alterations & refurbishment to existing dwelling & all associated site works Details...
1km 29/09/2025 N/A Portumna Demesne , Portumna , Co. Galway for the construction of a car park to accompany the existing on site, to cater for the club and community including and all ancillary services and site works Details...
1.6km 10/09/2025 REFUSED Portumna , Saint Brigid's Road , Co. Galway to construct 13 residential units, comprising of 10 number two storey semi-detached, 2 number single storey semi-detached and 1 number detached single storey dwelling house. The development will also make provision for common car parking for residents and visitors and open green areas, all units to be connected to public services & also to include all associated site works Details...
850m 05/09/2025 CONDITIONAL Fairyhill , Portumna , Co. Galway for the construction of a serviced dwellinghouse, new vehicular entrance and all associated services. The proposed development is adjacent to Palmerstown House, protected structure (RPS No. 3766) as defined by Part IV of the 2000 Planning & Development Act Details...
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1.1km 04/07/2025 CONDITIONAL Lehinch , Lorrha , Nenagh (a) the construction of a 2 bay extension with related signage to the existing garage and showroom (Previously permitted under Planning Ref No: 07/510824 and (b) all landscaping, boundary treatments and associated external site works Details...
980m 26/06/2025 CONDITIONAL Fairyhill , Portumna , Co. Galway to construct 1) a new single storey extension to rear of existing house. 2) Minor alterations and refurbishment to existing house. 3) A domestic garage and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 27.00 sqm(G), 74 sqm(extension) Details...
1.3km 21/05/2025 CONDITIONAL Portumna , St. Brigid's Road Portumna , Co. Galway for the construction of a new two and three-storey extension to the north of the existing buildings consisting of classrooms, library, staffroom, and ancillary accommodation; partial demolition of existing single-storey school buildings; internal alterations to existing PE hall; construction of a new single-storey extension consisting of a four-classroom special education needs unit with ancillary accommodation, external soft play areas, and sensory garden to the south and west of the existing buildings; construction of a new carpark, set-down areas, site entrances and exits, and internal access road; extending existing bus set-down area along St. Brigid's Road and all associated site works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and accompanies the planning application. Gross floor space of proposed works: 5,800.10 sqm Details...
860m 02/05/2025 CONDITIONAL Portumna , Dominic Street , Co. Galway to change the use of three vacant ground floor commercial units to three number apartments, and to change the use of an adjacent vacant shell core unit, to nine number apartments. Permission is also sought for elevational changes to both blocks, along with changes to the site, to allow for a change in car parking layout, amenity space, and boundary treatments. Gross floor space of proposed works: 1,186 sqm Details...
920m 19/12/2024 CONDITIONAL Fairyhill , Portumna , co galway for the demolition of existing house and construction of new dwellinghouse and associated services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 114 sqm Details...
1km 03/10/2024 REFUSED Portumna Demesne , O'Meara's Supervalu Clonfert Avenue Dominic Street , Co. Galway for; 1) Demolition works to existing sheds (92 sq.m) and existing boundary walls; 2) The extension and reconfiguration of the existing car park with the addition of 14 extra car parking spaces bringing the total from 84 to 98 spaces including 20 EV charging spaces, 5 disabled spaces and 6 parent and child spaces. 3) Alterations to the existing entrance/exits onto Dominick Street to include the closure of one number exit and enlargement of second number exit from 6.0m to 8.0m wide, and the addition of an entrance only access 4.5m wide from the Clonfert Avenue with pedestrian crossing. 4) Site works to include the following, construction of a 2.0m high boundary wall, kerbing, footpaths, surfacing, associated drainage and installation of traffic management line marking. Gross floor space of any demolition: 92.00 sqm Details...
760m 26/09/2024 CONDITIONAL Fairyhill , Portumna , Co Galway for: (a) the construction of a two storey extension to the rear of an existing single storey dwelling. (b) Demolition of a single storey annex to the rear of the existing dwelling with alteration of the existing roof form from hipped roof to gable roof which shall include for the conversion of the existing attic space to habitable accommodation. Alterations to the existing dwelling shall include for modifications to the internal layout arrangement, minor changes to the exterior, removal of two chimneys and the application of external wall insulation and render to the existing elevations. (c) Demolition of an existing domestic store to the rear of the existing dwelling and construction of a new domestic store in lieu of the demolished building. (d) Provisions for an additional on site car parking space and (e) all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 199.03 (extension), 6.24 sqm (garage/store). Gross floor space of any demolition: 51.14 sqm Details...
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