Planning precedent report

Planning permission is sought for (a) construct a two storey extension to the side of existing dwelling, (b) install proprietary sewage treatment unit and percolation area (c) construct attached domestic garage (d) together with all associated site works at Magheraboy Upper, Finea, Co. Cavan on behalf of Garvan Hanley. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.

To rehabilitate and improve a 800 metre stretch of the Maghera River at Magheraboy Upper, Finea, Co. Cavan. Works will include the removal of some in-stream vegetation, repair and reinstatement of existing in-stream structures. Improvement and alteration of flow dynamics by the construction of deflectors and weirs, reinforcement of the river bank in some locations and the introduction of spawning gravel to improve breeding habitats for trout. Appropriate assessment and an NIS has been submitted as part of this application.

For development consisting of construction of a camping park within a Special Protection Area (Lough Sheelin Special Protection Area 004065) and within a Proposed National Heritage Areas (Lough Sheelin pNHA 000987) including; A. A fully serviced single storey building containing toilets, showers & wash up facilities, laundry room, plant room and storage rooms, B. Conversion of existing single storey domestic house on site to a reception area with kitchen canteen, games rooms and hang out areas with mezzanine over part. House to be part demolished and rebuilt on North Side Gable. Hipped roof to be replaced with the addition of roof lights. Rear east elevation to have adjoining existing lean to shed demolished and glazing installed to match existing house. Minor alteration to allow changes to over structure. C. A camping area with driveway and associated fittings for each pitch with a proprietary waste water system and percolation area, chemical sewerage treatment facilities, private well, car-parking, entrance, walls and piers and all ancillary works. D. A Natura Impact Statement is being submitted with the application. Significant further information and revised plans have been submitted.

To create new domestic entrance from public road, construct new entrance gate, walls and piers and all associated site works

To construct 1 no fully serviced, single storey dwelling, new sewage treatment system & percolation area, private well, new entrance walls and piers and all associated ancillary site works

To carry out the following alterations to an existing dwelling house: (1) demolish front porch together with part of existing single storey flat roof extension & existing pitched roof storage building to the rear, (2) construct a new two-storey extension to rear to existing dwelling house (3) upgrade existing septic tank & percolation area