Main Road Prospect, Athenry, Co Galway
Planning application 2360759
DecisionRefused
Decided30 August 2023
Application typePERMISSION
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Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 2560669Sought for residential development. The proposed development comprises the following – · Demolition of an existing residential dwelling (221 sq. m). · Construction of 61 no. two storey dwellings consisting of; 22 no. 4 bed dwellings; 31 no. 3 bed dwellings; 8 no. 2 bed dwellings. · Provision of new vehicular and pedestrian access from/to the existing Prospect Road. · Provision of new active travel access from/to the existing R348. · Provision of a new pedestrian footpath on the existing Prospect Road. · Provision of information board and buffer area around Recorded Monument (GA084-111). · Provision of all associated surface water, foul drainage services and connections with associated site works and ancillary services to include the provision of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) features. · Provision of communal open space areas, private open spaces, landscaping works to include boundary treatments, ancillary surface, car and bicycle parking, bin stores and all associated site development works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 7033.44 sqm. Gross floor area of demolition: 221.00 sqm / 0.0 km away / 28 January 2026Refused
- 201352For development to include: the creation of new vehicular and pedestrian access off the main road; demolition of a two storey residential dwelling (221 sqm); construction of 60 no. dwelling units, comprising 35 no. two storey 4 bed residential dwellings, 17 no. 2 storey, 3 bed residential dwellings, 8 no. two storey 2 bed residential dwellings; provision of 135 no. car parking spaces; provision of pumping station and attenuation area; retention of recorded monument, provision of information board and landscaped buffer area for the monument; general provision of public open space and landscaping; provision of 2m boundary fence along the existing railway line; retention and enhancement of existing boundary treatment; and all associated site development works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 7162.72 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition; 221sqm / 0.0 km away / 16 November 2020Refused
- 17111For the construction of a new community sports facility with parking area and waste water treatment plant, polishing filter and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 2042sqm / 0.1 km away / 24 October 2017Refused
- 2560038For a variation to condition 10 of the parent planning permission register ref 21/1721, as amended by register Ref 23/60947, in relation to a change of delivery hours at Aldi. The proposed delivery hours are as follows: Monday to Saturday: 6am to 9pm & Sunday: 6am to 7pm / 0.6 km away / 12 March 2025Refused
- 22308For the construction of a new storage warehouse to include all ancillary services and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works:1100 sqm / 0.6 km away / 03 November 2022Refused
- 2360049For a change of house and garage design to that previously granted under pl. ref. no. 21/924. Gross floor area: 250m² (house) + 237m² (garage) / 0.7 km away / 21 June 2023Refused
- 212281For development consisting of 1) construction of 59 no. residential units consisting of 3 no. 1 bed apartments, 17 no 2 bed apartments, 11 no. 3 bed apartments, 21 no. 3 bed houses, 7 no. 4 bed houses, 2) provision of 2,662.57 sqm of commercial floorspace and all associated ancillary and storage space consisting of: Block 5 - 2 no. Retail Units (gross floor area 284.57 sqm) - Unit 1: 121.17 sqm (net). Unit 2: 142.59 sqm (net). Block 6 - Café (221 sqm gross floor area), Provision of a Discount Foodstore with ancillary off-licence sales (gross floor area: 2,157 sqm / net retail area 1,422 sqm), (including roof mounted solar PV panels) 3. Works to provide for pedestrian access via the existing Athenry House Gate at the corner of Clarke Street and Cross Street. 4. Demolition of existing bungalow on application site (106.48 sqm) 5. Provision of shared communal and private open space, pedestrian and vehicular access, appropriate landscaping and boundary treatments, outdoor seating areas, street furniture, signage, bin stores, an ESB substation (37.21 sqm) associated car parking spaces (including accessible parking and EV Charging points), bicycle spaces and all other site development works and services ancillary to the proposed development. 6. Refurbishment of Athenry House which is a protected structure (RPS Ref 131/NIAH Ref 30332038) to provide for use as a community and heritage centre along with demolition of ancillary derelict outbuilding. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application. Gross floor space of proposed works: 8567.3 sqm. Gross floor space of works to be retained:401.14 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: 139.6 sqm / 0.7 km away / 01 April 2022Refused
- 201384For development consisting of 1) construction of 92 no residential units consisting of 8 no 1 bed apartments, 34 no 2 bed apartments, 11 no 3 bed apartments, 21 no 3 bed duplex apartments, 13 no 3 bed terraced houses, 5 no 4 bed terraced houses, 2) provision of 3,979 sqm of commercial floorspace and all associated ancillary and storage space consisting of Block 5 - 3 no. comparison Retail Units (gross floor area 309sqm) - Unit 1: 108.6sqm (net). Unit 2: 88.9sqm (net) and Unit 3: 76.5sqm (net). Block 6 - Creche (84sqm) & 2 no. Office Units (347sqm), Block 7 - Café (237 sqm gross floor area), Block 8 - 4 no. Convenience Retail Units (gross floor area 441sqm) - Unit 1: 67.7sqm (net), Unit 2: 71.6sqm (net), Unit 3: 88.3sqm (net) and Unit 4: 67.8sqm (net). Provision of a Discount Foodstore with ancillary off-licence sales (gross floor area: 2,268sqm / net retail area 1,420sqm). Change of use of Athenry House (RPS REf 131 / NIAH Ref 30332038) to office use (Gross floor area: 293sqm). 3) Works to existing Athenry House gate at the corner of Clarke Street and Cross Street. 4) Demolition of existing bungalow on application site (106.48sqm) 5) Provision of shared communal and private open space, pedestrian and vehicular access, appropriate landscaping and boundary treatments, play equipment, outdoor seating areas, street furniture, signage, bin stores, an ESB substation, 214 no car parking spaces, 291 no cycles spaces and all other site development works and services ancillary to the proposed development. 6) A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with the application. 7) Athenry House is included within the planning application site boundary and is a Protected Structure (RPS Ref 131 / NIAH Ref 30332038) The application site is within an Architectural Conservation Area. Gross floor space of proposed works; 12,953sqm, Gross floor space of any demolition; 106.48sqm / 0.7 km away / 18 November 2020Refused