Pollacappul, Kylemore Abbey, Co Galway
Proposed development
For the construction of wastewater alleviation works to the existing on-site foul wastewater treatment system. The development is located within the curtilage of both Kylemore Abbey, which is a protected structure- RPS No. 549 and Kylemore Abbey Gardens - RPS No. 547
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Galway County Council
- Decision due
- Not available
Timeline
Application received
7 Apr 2025
Council asked for further information
27 May 2025
Decision due
Not available
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Planning history within 750 m
for the construction of a detached standalone living pod, including all associated site works and services and connection to the existing on-site foul wastewater treatment system. The development is located within the curtilage of Kylemore Abbey, which is a protected structure - RPS No. 549, as listed in the Record of Protected Structures of the Galway County Council, County Development Plan 2022-2028
for a new monastery to consist of a change of building design from that granted under Planning Permission Ref. 17/1239. The new building design will consist of a single and three storey monastery building and the demolition and reconstruction of an existing single storey area at the rear of the existing Chapel building. All other aspects of the granted permission 17/1239 will still be carried out, but do not form part of this change of building design application. These other aspects include the demolition of an existing single-storey storage unit; a new ESB substation building with switchroom adjacent; the reconfiguration of the footpath on the existing access bridge from the visitors car park area to facilitate construction works; 10 car parking spaces at the west of the proposed building for residents use; and ancillary hard and soft landscaping works and all ancillary site works. This application will be accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS). The development is located within the curtilage of Kylemore Abbey, which is a protected structure - RPS No. 549 - as listed in the Record of Protected Structures of the Galway County Council, County Development Plan 2015-2021. Gross floor area proposed 2292m2, demolition 159m2
for development at the above address which is a strategic development zone. A visual impact assessment is included. The development consist of installation of 370 ground mounted Solar PV panels and associated site works and services
of an existing 10m wooden pole to carry 1 no. 3.1m radio aerial and a dish (these extend to a total height of 12.75m AGL) for use by the emergency services (Garda, Ambulance & Fire Brigade) together with 1 no. GPS, climbing pegs on pole, equipment cabinet, cables, associated fencing with access gate, associated equipment and access track for the National Digital Radio Service.
involving the construction of a new pedestrian path and bridge connected to the existing vehicular bridge crossing the River Dawros, together with all associated site works. This application is accompanied by a Nautra Impact Statement (NIS). The development is located within the curtilage of Kylemore Abbey, which is a protected structure - RPS No. 549 - as listed in the Record of Protected Structures of the Galway County Council, County Development Plan 2015-2021
for development consisting of the following works to the existing abbey: 1) Internal and external modifications to building fabric and finishes. 2) Modifications and alterations to facilitate fire escape and accessibility. 3) External landscape works to facilitate accessibility. The development is located with the curtilage of Kylemore Abbey, which is a protected structure - RPS No. 549 - as listed in the Record of Protected Structures of the Galway County Council, County Development Plan2015-2021.