Emlaghmore, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway
Proposed development
Of development and permission for amendments to development at Emlagh, Ballyconneely. Retention of a house extension and refurbishment under construction as permitted Galway County Council reg ref 21/2242. The development subject to retention permission consists of: modifications to the existing cottage comprising the removal, rebuilding and minor repositioning of selected external walls; minor repositioning of the permitted cottage extensions to accommodate to repositoning of external cottage walls; amended internal layout and minor elevational changes including the insertion of a full-height window (matching the width of the previously permitted window) the replacement of a permitted window with a pantry door of the same width, and an increase in the overall cottage height. The amendments for which permission is sought consist of the facing of the replacement external blockwork walls to the cottage with the original stone; and all associated site works above and below ground
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- Galway County Council
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Timeline
Application received
16 Sept 2025
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Planning history within 750 m
to construct an extension to their house and carry out all associated site development works
to carry out works to existing cottage to minimize flood risk. These works will involve: (a) external alterations to elevations of existing cottage including (b) change of roof level and profile, (c) demolition of existing rear extension, (d) internal refurbishment to cottage, (e) raise existing finished floor level as set out per attached flood risk assessment report, (f) rebuild eroded sea wall existing on site, (g) installation of new proprietary sewage treatment system with filter area, (h) relocate existing entrance from public road, together with all associated site works. This planning application is accompanied by NIS. Gross floor space of any demolition: 8.34 sqm
for development consisting of: Carry out works to existing cottage to minimize flood risk. The works will involve: (a) external alterations to elevations of existing cottage including (b) change of roof level and profile, (c) demolition of existing rear extension, (d) internal refurbishment to cottage, (e) raise existing finished floor level as set out per attached flood risk assessment report, (f) rebuild eroded sea wall existing on site, (g) installation of new proprietary sewage treatment system with filter area, together with all associated site works
The development will consist of: a) the restoration of existing single storey cottage including elevation modifications(existing floor area 55 sqm), b) the provision of single storey extensions to side and rear (157 sqm). The development will include a new wastewater treatment system and new vehicular entrance from the existing private lane, along with associated site works. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS). Gross floor space of proposed works:157 sqm. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 53 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: 2 sqm.
(1) change of house design previously granted under PL Ref No 20/717 on revised site boundaries(2) change of location of proposed proprietary wastewater treatment system with polishing filter, previously granted under PL Ref No 20/717 and (3) construction of proposed boathouse/garage as well as all ancillary site works.
to (1) Demolish existing rear elevation extension and replace with new single storey rear extension (2) Permission to construct single storey side elevation extension (3) Permission to make internal and external alterations to existing dwelling house (4) Permission to replace existing septic tank and percolation area with new proprietary sewage treatment system with polishing filter as well as all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 37.20 sqm. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 93.60 sqm