Center Parcs, Newcastle, Ballymahon Co. Longford
Proposed development
The construction of a single-storey timber canopy for kit-on/kit-off facilities, the installation of a tower platform for a new aerial zipline attraction and associated ancillary site works
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Decision due
- 18 Mar 2026
Timeline
Application received
22 Jan 2026
Decision due
18 Mar 2026
Decision: conditional
13 Mar 2026
Grant issued
15 Apr 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
the following: 1. Retention permission for amendments to the external cladding elevations of the tower platform for the new aerial zipline attraction, as constructed, which differ from the elevations approved under Planning Permission Ref. No. 26/60018. 2. Planning permission for the construction of a 25.5 sq.m extension to the existing Action Challenge Hut, together with all associated site development and ancillary works
for the following: 1. Retention permission for amendments to the external cladding elevations of the tower platform for the new aerial zipline attraction, as constructed, which differ from the elevations approved under Planning Permission Ref. No. 26/60018. 2. Planning permission for the construction of a 25.5 sq.m extension to the existing Action Challenge Hut, together with all associated site development and ancillary works
the proposed development will consist of the installation of a new adventure nets attraction comprising suspended rope and net structures within the existing forest setting, the provision of an electrical distribution board and IT cabinet on a concrete base, lighting infrastructure, and all associated ancillary site works
the construction of a single storey bicycle storage shed (175 sqm) and all associated site works
the proposed construction of a three bedroom a-frame dormer type dwelling house with detached garage, entrance, boundary fence/wall, onsite suitable treatment system with polishing filter and all ancillary site works whereby it is now proposed to relocate the proposed site adjacent to the northern boundary in the same field in which the original site was located together with also redesigning the proposed bungalow type dwelling house and all ancillary site works
extension to the existing development within the existing 160 hectare Centre Parcs Longford Forest Holiday Village. The development will consist of: I) 198 no. new lodges located in 3 no. zones (comprising of 56 no. 2 bedroom lodges, 105 no. 3 bedroom lodges, 32 no. 4 bedroom lodges, 1 no. 5 bedroom lodge, 4 no. 6 bedroom lodges), ii) External sauna/Pods associated with specific lodges (151m2), iii) coffee shop (282m2), iv) lakeside restaurant (902m2), v) energy centre (235m2), vi) staff welfare and storage building (611m2), vii) 2 no. remote housekeeping stores (35m2 each), viii) extensions and alterations to existing commercial retail and leisure buildings, including: a) extension to housekeeping/technical services (HKTS) building (157m2) to provide increased storage, b) extension to existing Aqua Sauna spa facility (453m2) to include new treatment rooms and treetop sauna, c) extension to existing Sub-Tropical Swimming Paradise (STSP) including a new pool (875m2), d) extension to existing Sports Hall (735m2), ix) extensions to existing Village Centre restaurants: a) Huck's restaurant (128m2), b) Cara's restaurant (105m2), c) Sports Café restaurant (104m2) and d) Bella Italia restaurant (222m2 - internal extension only), x) installation of Solar PV on the roof of the existing Sports Hall and Sports Café building and on the roof of the proposed Sports Hall extension, xi) installation of District Heating System within the site, xii) upgrades to existing Wastewater Treatment Plant and associated infrastructure, xiii) new car park to provide 313 no. car parking spaces for staff, xiv) provision of electrical vehicle charging points, xv) provision of new cycle parking within the site, xvi) associated civil infrastructure works including all internal roads, hardstanding and all foul and surface water drainage works, xvii) creation of landscape screening bunds, xviii) erection of security perimeter fencing, xix) all new landscaping and hard landscaping, xx) all ancillary and associated site works.