Nonsuch Tullynally (Pakenhamhall) and Clonteens, Castlepollard, County Westmeath
Proposed development
Development which will consist of the use of an existing agricultural track and private road on the Tullynally Castle grounds which accesses onto the local road L1826, as a temporary construction access route for the construction of a solar farm development previously permitted under Planning Ref. No. 17/6361 (and revised under Planning Ref. No. 23/60223 and Planning Ref. No. 23/60222). The proposed development also comprises minor localised widening of the private road and track, the provision of 3 no. pairs of temporary passing bays within existing verges on the L1826 for the period of construction, and the reinstatement of the verges on completion of construction. The proposed construction access route will be used in lieu of a temporary construction access track previously permitted under Planning Ref. 17/6161, through an agricultural field to connect to the existing entrance to Tullynally Castle grounds from the R395. Tullynally Castle is a Protected Structure.
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Westmeath County Council
- Decision due
- 15 Apr 2025
Timeline
Application received
19 Feb 2025
Decision due
15 Apr 2025
Decision: conditional
10 Apr 2025
Grant issued
12 May 2025
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Planning history within 750 m
to construct an extension to the northeast of the existing clubhouse, which will consist of a community recreational area, match viewing area, storage, stage to main hall and back stage area on the ground floor. The first floor will consist of a storage area. Permission is sought for 2 no. bike stands to be located to the southeast of the existing building. Permission is sought for a 740m x 3m wide walking path with 28 no. walking lights along the perimeter of the site. Permission is also sought to upgrade the existing agricultural entrance to accommodate an entrance for recreational use, with 20 no. car parking spaces and all associated site works
construction of 4 no. Houses (2 units), consisting of 4 no. semi-detached two storey houses. Permission is also sought to alter the existing boundary wall along the road, to allow for widening of the existing vehicle entrance and a pedestrian entrance The development will include the provision for the construction of service road, footpaths, grass margins, public lighting, open space, 2m boundary wall treatment around the site boundaries and connecting to public mains water, storm water and foul water services on site and the adjacent site boundaries and all associated site works.
construction of 6 no. Houses (4 units), consisting of 4 no. semi-detached two storey houses & 2 no. detached bungalow dwellings. Permission is also sought to alter the existing boundary wall along the road, to allow for widening of the existing vehicle entrance and a pedestrian entrance. The development will include the provision for the construction of service road, footpaths, grass margins, public lighting, open space, boundary wall treatment and connecting to public mains water, storm water and foul water services on site and the adjacent site boundaries and all associated site works
Permission to construct of 6 no. Houses (4 units), consisting of 4 no. semi-detached two storey houses & 2 no. detached bungalow dwellings. Permission is also sought to alter the existing boundary wall along the road, to allow for widening of the existing vehicle entrance and a pedestrian entrance. The development will include the provision for the construction of service road, footpaths, grass margins, public lighting, open space, boundary wall treatment and connecting to public mains water, storm water and foul water services on site and the adjacent site boundaries and all associated site works.
development which will consist of the extension of the operational lifespan of a solar farm permitted by Westmeath County Council under Reg. Ref. 17/6361 from 30 No. years as permitted (by reason of condition No. 3 of permission Reg. Ref. 17/6361) to 40 No. years
development which will consist of revisions to a permitted single storey medium voltage substation as previously permitted as part of a solar farm permission by Westmeath County Council under Planning Reference No. 17/6361 to provide a revised 20kV substation which will have an increased footprint and floor area and a pitched roof in lieu of the previously permitted flat roof. Permission is also sought for minor track revision adjacent to the substation to accommodate emergency fire tender access