Leenane, Co. Galway
Proposed development
To demolish an existing two storey extension to the rear of the former RIC Barracks. To construct a new single storey extension to the rear and to carry out general refurbishment. To change the location of the driveway and to set back the front boundary wall. To demolish the disused Garda Station & to construct a new dwellinghouse & all ancillary siteworks. A Natura Impact Statement will be lodged with the application. The former RIC Barracks is a Protected Struture. RPS Reference 515 (SPLIT DECISION - REFUSED new dwellinghouse and change of location of driveway, GRANTED - demolish an existing two storey extension to the rear of the former RIC Barracks, to construct a new single storey extension to the rear and to carry out general refurbishment and to demolish the disused garda station and setback front boundary wall)
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- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Galway County Council
- Decision due
- 22 Jan 2026
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 153.5 m²
Timeline
Application received
19 Nov 2025
Decision due
22 Jan 2026
Decision: conditional
21 Jan 2026
Grant issued
3 Mar 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
to (a) demolish existing stone barn/shed, (b) permission to construct new dwelling house with connection to foul sewer, and (c) all ancillary site works and site services. This application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS). Gross floor space for proposed works: 138 sqm(H). Gross floor space of any demolition: 44 sqm
to construct an extension to an existing dwellinghouse. Gross floor space of proposed works: 110 sqm
to: 1) demolish existing extension to the west, (2) construct new storey and a half extension to the west, (3) renovate existing dwelling including conversion of attic to living space and installation of velux windows and dormer window to the north, (4) connect to public wastewater drainage system, as well as all ancillary site works and services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 97.03 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: 13.70 sqm
to demolish an existing two storey extension to the rear of the former RIC Barracks, to construct a new single storey extension to the rear, to carry out general refurbishment, to change the location of the driveway and to set back the front boundary wall, and all ancillary site works. Note: the former RIC Barracks is a Protected Structure RPS Reference 515. Gross floor space of proposed works: Extension 8.86 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: 5.28 sqm
to demolish the disused Garda station and to set back the roadside wall, and for outline planning permission to construct a dwelling house and ancillary siteworks. Gross floor space of any demolition: 31.22 sqm
for a new off road Public Amenity Park, a new vehicular entrance to the Public Road (N59) using an existing Driveway Apron. Off road parking for 20 spaces including disabled parking accessed from the public road. A disabled toilet not exceeding 5 sqm. floor area discharging to the public sewer. A connection to the sewer in the public road. 400 metres of gravelled path 1.8 metres wide with adjoining seating areas. An adult exercise area. 3 separate play areas for children. Barbeque pits. Space for placement of 2 no. 20x8x8.5 foot storage containers. 10 no. 6m light poles and low energy fittings. Drainage of existing lands. 362m of Post and Wire fence. A surface water outfall to the public system or optionally to the adjacent seashore. Perimeter fencing, seating and landscaping and planting. Gross floor space of proposed works 39.8 sqm.