Yew Point Hodson Bay, Barrymore Kiltoom, Athlone Co. Roscommon.
Planning application 2560020
DecisionConditional grant
Decided13 March 2025
Application typePERMISSION
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Planning a project near Yew Point Hodson Bay, Barrymore Kiltoom, Athlone Co. Roscommon.?
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Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 2360204Permission for development consisting of: a) Conservation and protection of all existing woodland areas and the natural environment as a fundamental objective of the development, b) Regeneration of the former woodland areas towards the centre of the Yew Point peninsula, now largely depleted following generations of agricultural activity, with the extensive planting of native tree species of Irish provenance, c) Construction of 36 no. timber eco-cabins providing 12 no. family cabins and 24 no. two-person cabins raised on stilts above ground levels, to conserve existing ground conditions and preserve through routes for movement of wildlife. The cabins arranged in five clusters confined to the southern portion of the lands, carefully respond to their specific site context, respecting existing woodlands and topographical conditions, d) Provision of 4 no. timber guest shelters distributed across the site, and a covered shelter to facilitate the charging and storing of electric golf buggies, e) Extension and refurbishment of the existing building/shop, with minor internal reconfigurations and the upgrading of the exterior with slatted timber screens, new doors and windows and a covered deck area, f) Construction of an Environmental Induction Area to facilitate the immersion of guests in environmental topics and the principles of fully sustainable living, and inform them, specifically, on the ecology and biodiversity of the Yew Point/Lough Ree area, g) All cabins and other new structures are designed to minimise environmental impact and disruption through the off-site fabrication of the main components, careful siting and reversible forms of construction. Materials of low embedded carbon are to be used and operational carbon is minimised through the use of renewable sources of energy. Surface water run-off is dealt with by strategically located Rain Gardens to filter and slowly release rainwater into the ground, h) Sustainable energy sources with the use of renewable solar photovoltaic panels as the primary source of energy generation for the entire development, i) Provision of slatted timber entrance gate structure to provide vehicular access and a covered pedestrian entrance with related signage, j) Construction of 1 no. reinforced "Grass-crete" surfaced car park at the existing site entrance providing 48 no. car parking spaces in total (1 no. car parking space per cabin and 12 no. staff car parking spaces). The car parking provision includes 10 no. EV charg / 0.0 km away / 12 January 2024Granted
- 2262Permission for development consisting of the following recreational facilities: Part A. Landside installations details of which are outlined below: 1. 2 No. marquees for use as a reception and wet suit distribution, measuring 9m X 9m X 6.6m high and 21m X 15m X 7.8M high; 2. 1 No. 9m X 9m X 3.8m high disabled changing marquee; 3. 1 No. 9m X 9m X 4.7m high safety briefing marquee; 4. 9 No. 12m X 6m X 3.3m high changing marquees; 5. 3 No. 12m X 15M X 5m high marquees for use as a customer observation area, a dining area and a gift shop; 6. 1 No. 4m X 8m X 3.7m high café marquee; 7. 2 No. 3m X 6m X 3m high prefabricated office buildings; 8. Outdoor showers 5m X 6m; 9. Realignment of existing fencing. All the marquees will be coloured white. The proposed development includes all ancillary and enabling site works. The changing rooms and coffee shop will be connected by gravity to existing public sewerage. Part B. Waterside Installations, details of which are outlined below: 1. Main waterpark consisting of inflatable platforms, slides and climbing walls with overall dimensions of 35m X 40m X 8m high; 2. Inflatable junior waterpark measuring 8m X 15m X 5.2 high; 3. No. 1 inflatable water slide measuring 15m X12m X12m high; 4. No. 1 inflatable water slide measuring 31m x 22m x 16m high; 5. No. 1 inflatable water slide measuring 20m X 8m X 13m high; 6. No. 1 inflatable water slide measuring 32m X 16m X 13m high; 7. 50 No. cylindrical shaped inflatable safety booms 4m by.4m diameter. All of the above installations are inflatable PVC structures which are permanently fixed to the lake bed using ropes and anchors. Proposed Operation Periods: It is intended that the overall facility will be operational annually between the 15th March and the 15th of October. The facility will operate during daylight hours only and will not operate past 21:00 hours on any day (a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the planning application) at / 1.1 km away / 24 January 2023Granted
- 2360194Permission for the construction of a new two storey dwelling (280 sqm) and associated ancillary works to facilitate the development including site development works, parking, drainage, foul connection to the mains drainage and landscaping at / 1.8 km away / 13 May 2024Granted
- 20571To demolish semi derelict dwelling and construct replacement part two storey and part single storey dwelling, domestic garage and connect to existing public sewer and water services on site, associated site development works and services at / 2.0 km away / 23 February 2021Granted
- 23298Permission to construct a detached dwelling house and garage on site no. 5 (Phase 2). (Note: development access entrance/exit onto the public road, ancillary landscaping and footpaths along with connection to public services and sewers including all associated site development works previously granted under PD/21/233) at / 2.0 km away / 21 March 2024Granted
- 21233Permission to: (a) construct a development access road incorporating entrance / exit onto the public road, ancillary landscaping, and footpaths along with connection to public services and sewers including associated site development works and (b) construct 4 No. detached dwelling houses and garages at / 2.0 km away / 05 July 2021Granted
- 2360292Permission for development consisting of: 1) The construction of new front and rear extensions with internal and external alterations to an existing single storey private dwelling; 2) the provision of a new ancillary detached garage to the rear; 3) the addition of a prefabricated cabin to serve as an ancillary accommodation to the main house; enhancements to the existing vehicular entrance and all associated site development works at / 2.0 km away / 23 February 2024Granted
- 19116Construct extension to existing dwelling house and associated siteworks / 2.1 km away / 25 April 2019Granted