| 2560014 |
APPLICATION FINALISED |
PERMISSION |
C |
20/01/2025 Monday |
Bord na Móna Energy Ltd |
Bord Na Móna lands within the townlands of Cloncraff or Bloomhill, Clonascra, Ballyduff, Clonaderg, Doon Demesne, Lackagh Beg, Lackagh More, Cormore and Corbeg, Corbane, Ballydaly, Kilcolgan Beg, Turraun, Leabeg, Leamore, Oughter, Derrymore, Bunakeeran, Lumcloon and Broughal in County Offaly. |
the development of a recreational shared cycle and walkway located on Bord Na Móna lands within the townlands of Cloncraff or Bloomhill, Clonascra, Ballyduff, Clonaderg, Doon Demesne, Lackagh Beg, Lackagh More, Cormore and Corbeg, Corbane, Ballydaly, Kilcolgan Beg, Turraun, Leabeg, Leamore, Oughter, Derrymore, Bunakeeran, Lumcloon and Broughal in County Offaly.
The development proposes the following;
a) The delivery of a shared cycle and walkway on Bord na Móna lands. This will include the repurposing
of 16,919 meters of existing former rail bed and 8,960 meters along existing bog headlands / former
high fields.
b) The proposed shared cycle and walkway will connect into the existing Grand Canal Greenway, The
Offaly Way, and the Lough Boora Discovery Park.
c) The construction of car and / or bicycle parking facilities at a number of gateway locations along the
proposed route and the provision of EV Charging spaces at the Gateway locations. This will include;
i. 5 no. Type 2 Gateways (including 2 no. upgrades to existing parking and 3 no. proposed parking
facilities)
ii. 6 no. Type 3 Gateways
iii. 1 no. Type 4 Gateways
iv. 2 no. Major Rest Points
v. 2 no. Minor Rest Points
d) Upgrade works to Brosna Bridge (Ref 15-100).
e) The construction of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge spanning the Grand Canal within the Turraun
townland.
f) Upgrade works to 10 no. local access road crossings, and 8 no. agricultural crossings.
g) The erection of wayfinding and interpretative signage at Gateway locations along the route.
h) The implementation of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) nature-based drainage proposals at the
Gateway locations to cater for surface water drainage at car park locations.
i) Fencing and screening will be erected where required for health and safety and biodiversity reasons
which will include 14,909 meters of ecological screening.
j) All other ancillary and associated site work.
This Planning Application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) |
| 2660177 |
APPLICATION FINALISED |
PERMISSION |
C |
02/04/2026 Thursday |
Bord na Móna Energy Ltd |
Townland of Lea More, County Offaly Offaly |
development of an amendment to the permitted Planning Application (Planning Reference 25/60014) located on Bord Na Móna lands within the townlands of Cloncraff or Bloomhill, Clonascra, Ballyduff, Clonaderg, Doon Demesne, Lackagh Beg, Lackagh More, Cormore and Corbeg, Corbane, Ballydaly, Kilcolgan Beg, Turraun, Lea Beg, Lea More, Oughter, Derrymore, Bunakeeran, Lumcloon and Broughal in County Offaly. The proposed development which is the subject of this application is located on a site extending to 0.12 hectares in the townland of Lea More in County Offaly. The proposed amendment will consist of; i. The development of a wayfinding Thematic Experience to enhance the permitted recreational shared cycle and walkway on Bord na Móna lands. The Thematic Experience will consist of a truncated pyramid landmark structure comprising a rainwater fountain and a perimeter drain. ii. The provision of PV panels, bicycle parking, staggered gates, associated hard and soft landscaping and all other ancillary and associated site work
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