Application description published by Galway City Council.
Permission for development which consists of; Uisce Éireann, intend to apply for permission for development at Merlin Park Pumping Station in the townland of Merlin Park, Old Dublin Road, Galway. The development will consist of a new c. 950m3 underground storage tank that will provide additional wastewater storage capacity to the Merlin Park pumping station. Associated works include overground kiosks and passive odour control units, underground sewerage manholes, watermain, chambers, tank washdown units, tank mixer, 2.0m high perimeter security fencing including vehicular and pedestrian gates and 0.45m high wall, filter drains, replacement of the existing pumps and control panel, associated landscaping and all associated site development works above and below ground. A Natura Impact Statement is included with the planning application.
Application and appeal history
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320864-24Submitted 19 September 2024 / decided 11 July 2025
Status not recordedCONDITIONAL
Appeal submittedAppeal reference 320864-24
19 September 2024
Appeal decisionCONDITIONAL
11 July 2025
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Decision details
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Application ref
2460226
Received
11 July 2024
Decided
27 August 2024
FI requested
No
Authority
Galway City Council
Application type
PERMISSION
Outcome
Conditional grant
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Planning analysis
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Source documents
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