Portumna Demense, Portumna, Fairyhill
Planning application 25250
DecisionUnconditional grant
Decided14 November 2025
Application typeEXTENSION OF DURATION
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Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 191287For developments at; Connaught Harbour to Portumna Bridge, Fairyhill following the ESB flood embankment, through Lough Derg Water Recreation Park, Portumna to Portumna Forest Park, Portumna Demesne, County Galway. The development consists of two Phases, Phase 1: a new multi-use shared leisure route (Blueway), 2.4km in length, with tailored surface finishes, information, directional and safety signage and all other associated ancillary works. The route commences at Portumna Bridge, crosses over the ESB flood bank via a new timber boardwalk, following along the toe of the flood bank connect to Lough Derg Water Recreation Park. A new cycle advisory lane, marked parking bays upgrade to footpaths shall be constructed at Lough Derg Water Recreation. The route continues through adjacent farm land which connects to OPW lands that lead to the existing access road at Portumna Forest Park. Phase 2: a new 8 berth marina, incorporating boat pump-out at Connaught Harbour, the removal of the two existing buildings and construction of a new car parking area. Located at the existing Waterways Ireland works yard at Portumna bridge the three existing building shall be removed, for the construction of a new car parking and amenity area, including a new timber covered space incorporating a bat roost. Existing footpaths shall be repaired where required and a new Toucan road crossing shall be constructed to connect to the Blueway constructed in Phase 1. The proposal will involve works to or within the curtilage of the following protected structures; Portumna Harbour, Fairyhill (RPS 477) and Portumna Castle, Portumna Demesne (PRS 3785). A Natura Impact Statement have been prepared and included as part of the planning application / 0.0 km away / 15 June 2020Granted
- 2460740Of alterations to existing petrol station including (i) removal of stone wall and provision of bollards along Bridge Road; (ii) revisions to the height and design of the forecourt canopy inclusive of illuminated signage; (iii) additional signage inclusive of directional signage at entrance and exit of the site, the eastern and southern elevations of the former retail unit and interior of boundary fencing; (iv) replacement of 1 no. totem sign and replacement of vent pipes with 1 no. vent pipe totem sign; (v) brick paving at the entrance, under canopy and at northern, eastern and western boundaries; (vi) relocation of offset fill and associated structure at eastern site boundary; (vii) provision of 1 no. drive through car wash with associated signage and 1 no. lance car wash with associated signage, and associated pump house located to the north west of the site; (viii) ACO drainage channels around forecourt, along tanker stand and at the entrance and exit to the site; (ix) provision of apartment bin storage adjoining ‘shop compound’ comprising mini vent pipes, water tank, pumping station and oil and car wash interceptors to the north east of the site; (x) provision of 4 no. car parking spaces to serve the existing apartments; (xi) provision of new timber boundary fence on the northern, eastern and western site boundaries; (xii) change of use of retail unit to storage; (xiii) addition of fresh water tank; (xiv) all associated works inclusive of infrastructure, lighting, surface drainage, boundary treatments, and site works; and (xv) revised operating hours to provide a 24-hour self-service petrol station. Gross floor space of work to be retained: (Pumphouse) 25.77 sqm & (Change of use Commercial) 188.00 sqm / 0.7 km away / 30 July 2024Granted
- 212220For (a) demolition of extension and out building to rear of existing dwelling (b) construction of a single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling house, (c) renovation and changes to existing dwelling design to include new opening on gable end and (d) all associated site services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 116.18 sqm. / 0.7 km away / 27 July 2022Granted
- 24279For: (a) the construction of a two storey extension to the rear of an existing single storey dwelling. (b) Demolition of a single storey annex to the rear of the existing dwelling with alteration of the existing roof form from hipped roof to gable roof which shall include for the conversion of the existing attic space to habitable accommodation. Alterations to the existing dwelling shall include for modifications to the internal layout arrangement, minor changes to the exterior, removal of two chimneys and the application of external wall insulation and render to the existing elevations. (c) Demolition of an existing domestic store to the rear of the existing dwelling and construction of a new domestic store in lieu of the demolished building. (d) Provisions for an additional on site car parking space and (e) all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 199.03 (extension), 6.24 sqm (garage/store). Gross floor space of any demolition: 51.14 sqm / 0.8 km away / 20 March 2025Granted
- 181676For the following development: (a) construction of a single storey extension to rear of existing two storey dwelling, (b) minor alterations to side of existing two storey dwelling, (c) demolition of store to rear of site, (d) and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: (Extension) 30.80 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: (Shed to rear) 15.84 sqm / 0.8 km away / 23 January 2019Granted
- 2561261For the construction of a serviced dwellinghouse, new vehicular entrance and all associated services. The proposed development is adjacent to Palmerstown House, protected structure (RPS No. 3766) as defined by Part IV of the 2000 Planning & Development Act / 0.9 km away / 30 October 2025Granted
- 211013For alterations to proposed single storey group home which has been granted planning permission (PI Ref 181472), changes include reduction of area from 336m2 to 278sqm and alterations to the building plan and elevations, all at Church Road, Portumna, Co. Galway. / 0.9 km away / 30 July 2021Granted
- 181472To construct a single storey group home (336m2), new vehicular entrance and associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 336sqm / 0.9 km away / 10 December 2018Granted