Yew Point Hodson Bay, Barrymore Kiltoom, Athlone Co. Roscommon.
Permission for minor amendments to the sustainable eco-tourism project previously approved under Planning Ref. No. PD/23/60204. The development, situated on a 59.71-hectare (147.55-acre) site, is a low-density visitor destination designed with minimal environmental impact, utilizing renewable energy, sustainable materials, and reversible construction methods. The proposed amendments are: a. minor relocation southward by c.7 metres of the permitted Environmental Induction Building with bicycle parking (8 spaces) relocated adjacent to the building, b. A small increase in the building’s floor area (from the permitted area of c.111 sq.m. to c.142 sq.m.), to include a café/restaurant (c.107 sq.m.) area, kitchen (c.28 sq.m.) and storage (c.6 sq.m.) to serve guests and staff only, enhancing the environmental education experience, with associated amendments to the building’s elevations. c. The addition of an external covered walkway (c.86 sq.m.) connecting the Environmental Induction Building as amended to the existing WC/shower facilities building. The application is supported by an addendum Natura Impact Statement (NIS) to the original NIS submitted under Ref. No. PD/23/60204 atDecision record indexed
Permission for Retention of: (a) The permission for retention for the as constructed dwelling house from that permitted under PD/19/325 with alteration to fenestration and elevations to the front, rear and sides of the dwelling. (b) The exclusion of the basement level from that permitted under PD/19/325 atDecision record indexed
Hodson's Bay, Barrymore Townland Athlone, Co. Roscommon
Permission 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 atDecision record indexed
Hodson Bay, Barrymore Townland, Athlone Co. Roscommon
Permission 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 atDecision record indexed
Yew Point Hodson Bay, townlands of Barrymore Kiltoom Athlone, Co. Roscommon
Permission 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 chargDecision record indexed
Permission for the construction of 2 new private dwellings with a detached garage and adjoining garage respectively; new entrances; connection to mains sewer and water services and all associated site development works atDecision record indexed
Permission for the construction of a new private dwelling with a detached garage, a new entrance, connection to mains sewer and water services and all associated site development works atDecision record indexed
Permission to construct a dwelling house and domestic shed plus associated siteworks, patio, underground services including connection to public sewer atDecision record indexed