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| File Number: | 2560014 | ||
| Application Type: | PERMISSION | Planning Status: | APPLICATION FINALISED |
| Received Date: | 20/01/2025 | Decision Due Date: | 10/08/2025 |
| Validated Date: | 20/01/2025 | Invalidated Date: | |
| Further Info Requested: | 14/03/2025 | Further Info Received: | 16/06/2025 |
| Withdrawn Date: | Extend Date: | ||
| Decision Type: | Conditional | Decision Date: | 07/08/2025 |
| Leave to Appeal: | Appeal Date: | ||
| Commenced Date: | Submissions By: | 20/07/2025 | |
Applicant Details |
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| Applicant name: | Bord na Móna Energy Ltd | ||
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| Phone Number: | Fax Number: | ||
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Proposed Development |
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| Development Description: | 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) | ||
| Development Address: | 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. | ||
| Architect Name: | Location Key: | CLONCRAFF OR BLOOMHILL | |
| Electoral Division: | Planner: | Una McCafferkey | |
| Social Housing Exempt: | Plan Enforcement #: | ||
| IPC Licence Required: | No | Waste Licence Required: | No |
| Protected Structure: | No | Protected Structure #: | |
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Comments |
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| Significant Case Flag: | Comments: | ||
Decision |
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| Decision Date: | 07/08/2025 | Manager Order: | |
| Decision Type: | Conditional | Number of Conditions: | 8 |
| Grant Date: | 12/09/2025 | Grant Managers Order #: | |
| Section 47 Apply?: | Part 5 Apply?: | ||
| Expiry Date: | 11/09/2030 | ||
| Decision Description: | 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) | ||
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| Appeal Type: | File Forward Date: | ||
| Submission Due Date: | Submission Sent Date: | ||
| Appeal Decision: | Decision Date: | ||
| Withdrawn Date: | Dismissed Date: | ||
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