Natura Impact Statements

This is a list of Natura Impact Statements (NIS) received by Sligo County Council:

PL 24/60045

Applicant:  Seamus Egan

Location:  Lochán Ballinfull Co. Sligo F91 F720

Planning Description:

The renovation of the existing cottage with the addition of a single story rear/side extension and replacement of the existing entrance porch, provision of a new wastewater treatment system and percolation area, landscaping and other ancillary works.

PL 24/60045 Natura Impact Statement (PDF) - 1,775 kbs  PDF

PL 24/60008

Applicant:  Marion Hall Calry (Trustees) CLG

Location:  Hazelwood Demesne and Bellanode, Co. Sligo

Planning Description:

A walking trail recreational development in the townlands HAZELWOOD DEMESNE and BELLANODE, CO. SLIGO. The proposed development includes 1.2km of 3m wide walking trail including boundary treatments, signage, and all associated works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted with the application.

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PL 23/60298

Location: Kilboglashy Td., Ballysadare East ED, Co. Sligo

Planning Description:

Planning Permission to Construct 3 No. two storey (split level) semi-detached dwellings (total of 6 No. units), boundary treatment, modify front boundary wall for individual access and parking, construct a retaining wall to the north, south and west boundaries, public lighting, connect to all services and carry out all ancillary site works at Kilboglashy Td., Ballysadare East ED, Co. Sligo. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted with the application.

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PL 23/60046

Applicant:  David McMunn

Location:  Cloongad, Castlebaldwin, Co Sligo

Planning Description:

Construction of an agricultural machinery shed to include the filling/ importation of 8,973 cum or 17,048 tons of inert soil and stone material round the proposed shed and complete area of the site along with reseeding to complete area of the as part of the site development. Natura Impact Statement accompanies this application.

PL 23/60046 - Natura Impact Statement (PDF) - 18,191 kbs  PDF

PL 23/60279

Applicant:  Gillian Filan

Location:  St. Helen’s, Cregg, Rosses Point, Co Sligo

Planning Description:

Permission for (a) the construction of two split level side extensions and a single storey rear extension following the demolition of the existing left hand side extension and existing extensions to the rear elevation; (b) the incorporation of a new garage area into the existing topography of the land to the front of the dwelling; (c) the construction of a storey and a half detached leisure building, (d) the creation of a new site entrance from the public road with gates and pillars, (e) the installation of a new tertiary treatment system with infiltration/treatment area and (f) associated site works

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PL 23/60266

Applicant:  Aoibhinn Lynch & Seth Beer

For a proposed one and a half storey dwelling, domestic garage together with a proprietary waste water treatment unit and percolation area at Hazelwood Demesne, Hazelwood, Co Sligo.

PL 23/60266 - Natura Impact Statement (PDF) - 2,514 kbs  PDF

PL 23/60115

Applicant:  Coillte CGA

For development consisting of the following: The construction of a new single storey National Mountain Bike Trail Head Building consisting of a café, bike hire facility, toilets, ancillary spaces and all associated site works. The construction of a new wastewater treatment system and bike wash area. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority. These proposed works if so granted planning permission will replace the previously granted proposed building development included under granted planning permission reference number: PL 17/294 at Seevness, Rathosey, Coolaney, Co. Sligo

PL 23/60115 - Natura Impact Statement (PDF) - 812 kbs  PDF

PL 23/60110

Applicant:  Grey Rock Atlantic Ltd

For development consisting of the following: (a) 5 number two storey dwelling houses, comprising of 4 number 127m2 semidetached dwellings and 1 number 124m2 mid terrace dwelling house, (b) Previous planning associated with this site is planning reference number PL 04/1227, (c) In accordance with article 239 of the planning and development regulations 2001 – 2023 a notice under article 17(1)(a) shall state: (a) a natura impact statement will be submitted to the planning authority with the application, and (b) that the natura impact statement will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the office of the relevant planning authority. (d) together with all ancillary site works and services. at Masshill Road, Carrowntober,Tubbercurry, Co Sligo.

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PL 23/60085

Applicant: Colm & Maria Burns

For development consisting of the following: 1. Construction of a single level dwelling house, 2. Provision of a proprietary wastewater treatment system & soil polishing filter, 3. Provision of new vehicular entrance and access lane and all associated site works at Aghamore Near, Carraroe, Co. Sligo.

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PL 23/60056

Applicant: Caltragh Construction Ltd

For development consisting of the following: : a) A total of 65 no. residential units consisting of 19 no. – Type A – 2 bed semi detached and terraced houses 10 no. – Type B – 3 bed semi detached and terraced houses 23 no. – Type C – 3 bed semi detached, terraced and detached houses, 13 no. – Type D – 5 Bed semi detached and detached houses b) Pedestrian, cycle and vehicular access/egress with Newtownholmes Road, c) All car parking, landscaping, boundary treatments, pedestrian links, public lighting, service connections and all associated site works at Newtownholmes Road, Caltragh, Sligo.

PL 23/60056 - Natura Impact Statement (PDF) - 4,573 kbs  PDF

PL 23-60189

Applicant:  Barna Recycling 

For development consisting of the following: Change of use from a coal yard to a recycling facility. This includes the demolition of an existing storage building (287m2) and the construction of a proposed recycling facility (1124m2). The proposed development also includes: Construction of a maintenance shed (287m2), 3 no. storage containers (3 x 26.5m2), skip storage areas, 15 no. car parking spaces including 1 no. EV charging space and 1 no. accessible parking space, 8 no. truck parking spaces, covered bicycle stand for 5 no. bicycles, 1 no. new weighbridge and associated weighbridge office, security fencing on part of northwestern boundary, connections to all existing services, all ancillary site works. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the planning application at Deepwater Quay, Sligo, Co. Sligo, F91 WC60.

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PL 23/60226

Applicant: Carnarvon Ltd

For development consisting of the following: a large-scale residential development of: a total of 127 no. residential units consisting of a) 11 no. – type A– 4 bed semi detached houses 4 no. – type A1 – 5 bed semi detached houses 60 no. – type B/B1 – 3 bed semi detached/terraced/detached houses 28 no. – type C – 2 bed apartments 10 no. – type D – 2 bed semi detached/terraced dormer houses 4 no. – type E – 2 bed semi detached bungalow houses 10 no. – type F/F1 – 4 bed detached houses b) demolition of 1 no. unfinished vacant house and garage. c) proposed creche with associated landscaping and surface car parking, d) on site waste water pumping station e) all landscaping, boundary treatments, entrance improvements, public lighting, all associated site works and service connections. A Natura Impact Statement is submitted to the Planning Authority with this application at Second Sea Road, Sligo.

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PL 23/60262 

Applicant: Enniscrone & District Community Deve. Co

Planning Description:

The demolition of Existing Pavilion above the Hollows Car Park; the existing external stairways, ramps and walkways between the existing Pavilion and the Cliff Bath House along with general associated external works; the removal of a section of wall along the Cliff Road to facilitate the construction of a new widened Boardwalk on the Cliff Road leading to a new Viewing Area with a new Covered Colonnade below and a new Accessible Ramp leading down from the street to the Upper Promenade; the construction of a new Accessible ramp leading from the Upper Promenade to the proposed new Community Pavilion; the construction of a new Diagonal ramp leading from the Upper Promenade to the Lower Promenade to include the removal of a section of the Lower Promenade retaining wall; the installation of 5 no. Covered Shelters along the Lower Promenade and the existing Stepped Ramp at the northern end; the installation of a new Accessible Walkway from the north end of the Lower Promenade adjacent to the Cliff Bank behind the Cliff Bath House leading to the Old Slipway with a link to the Cliff Bath House; a new retaining wall with replacement steps leading back up the grassy area at the Cliff Road; the construction of New Accessible Toilets behind the existing Stone Retaining Wall opposite the Cliff Bath House; the construction of new Outdoor Performance Area in the Grassy Area north of the Cliff Bathhouse; the removal of the existing Gathering Space area on the Upper Promenade and its replacement with a new sheltered hedged landscaped Gathering Space.  The proposal includes the construction of a new two-story Community Pavilion comprising Community Use at ground floor and Café at first floor level and Viewing Areas at roof level; circulation by way of ramps, stairs and lift connecting the Hollows car park to ground floor, first floor, roof level up to the Cliff Road with public accessible open deck at roof level and associated alterations to the external adjacent areas including a landscaped area along the Hollows car park.  The proposal also includes the refurbishment, repair, internal alterations and general conservation works to the existing Cliff Bath House, a Protected Structure. The alterations to include the installation of sauna cabins, the restoration of one seaweed bath room and associated facilities; external alterations to include new windows, doors, pin head roof lights and access deck connecting with the new deck walkway.  New maritime landscaping is proposed to the Cliff Public Realm. The provision of new foul and surface water drainage systems, water services, mechanical and electrical services, CCTV including discreet low impact external lighting along principal walkways and promenades. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared and will be available for inspection.  At the Enniscrone Cliff Walk/Promenade environs located between the Cliff Road, The Hollows Carpark, Enniscrone Beach, the Cliff Bath House and old Slipway, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo

PL 23/60262 - Natura Impact Statement (PDF) - 4,475 kbs  PDF

PL 23/60062

Applicant:  Martview Ltd

Planning Description:

Development consisting of the following:  provision of 3 no. new dwelling houses which will comprise: - House Type A - 4-bedroom detached family home (267.4sqm) with storage shed (15.7sqm); - House Type B - 4-bedroom detached family home (265.5sqm) with storage shed (15.7sqm); and - House Type C - 4-bedroom detached family home (272.4sqm) with storage shed (15.7sqm). The development will include the construction of new vehicular entrances to each house from the existing access road to the west of the site and all associated site works and service connections. This planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

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PL23/60187

Name: Brendan Ward

Location:  Killanly, Killanley, Co Sligo

Development Description:

The development will consist of; change of use of existing workshop to cafe, design studio, craft shop and one bed studio for tourist accommodation; single story extension to existing workshop building to North, East, South and West facade, total internal floor area of extensions 45m2; Construction of 8no. One bedroom Cabins for tourist accommodation of single story pitched roof form with an internal floor area of 31m2; Construction of nature spa to include reception, showers/changing area, seaweed baths, treatment rooms sauna, hot tub and surf equipment rental/retail, a single story pitched roof building with an internal floor area of 94m2;
Construction of Woodland park with playground, pump track, and walking trail connecting the site to the village, car parking, including all landscaping and all associated ancillary works. (A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the planning application).

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PL23/60128

Name: Karen Smyth & Shane Loftus

Location:  Killanly, Killanley, Co Sligo

Development Description:

Development consisting of the following (1) construction of a new detached dwelling house, (2) proposed effluent treatment system, percolation area and all associated site works.  A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of this application.

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PL 23/18

Applicant: SF Waste Management Ltd

Planning Description:

Development consisting of 1. Retain boundary wall (2.54m in height) and entrance as constructed 2. Retain hard surface measuring 1140 m2 and 748 m2 for the storage of metal and end of life vehicles respectively 3. Retain existing shed and office 4. Retain and complete partially constructed precious metals shed 5. All ancillary works associated with the above. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this application.

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PL 22/369

Applicant: Island Stability Services Limited

Planning Description:

Development consisting of the development of a battery energy storage system. The development will consist of a 10 year planning permission for the construction of a: (1) enclosed battery energy storage system compound on a total of up to c. 1.7 hectare site, to include: 1 no. single storey customer substation and 1 no. TSO substation (c. 182m2), control and switch rooms, up to 174 battery units set inside storage blocks on concrete support structures including heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit (HVAC units), transformer and inverter units. Including access tracks and site entrance along with upgrade works on the public roads (c.800m), associated electrical cabling and ducting, security gates, palisade perimeter security fencing (c. 2.6m height), CCTV system, landscaping works and all associated ancillary infrastructure. The total development area including the area of public road improvements is c.2.3 hectares. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared for this proposed development to assess and mitigate any potential ecological impacts.

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PL 22/352

Applicant: Quarry Lane Stability Ltd

Location: Ballysumaghan, Sooey, Co. Sligo

Planning Description:

Development consisting of (a) A High Inertia Synchronous Compensator (HISC) compound containing 1 No. HISC unit enclosed within a steel clad framed style structure (12.1m max height) and supported by 7 No. electrical equipment containers (containing ancillary power supply products including static frequency converters, MV switchgear, exciters, LV distribution, control room); 4 No. external cooler units; main, auxiliary & start-up electrical transformers, generator circuit breakers, switchgear equipment, and 1 No. back up diesel generator and associated diesel storage tank; (b) A 220kV High Voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) compound containing a GIS building with all control & HV equipment within a single storey building (13.2m max height). The building will be surrounded by a compound road and contained within a 2.6 high galvanised steel palisade fence; (c) A 220kV underground cable to the existing adjoining Eirgrid substation boundary; (d) New access road and entrance from the L5204; (e) All associated and ancillary site works necessary to facilitate the development including: all necessary drainage systems, foundations works for the above compounds, various underground cables and ducts, equipment plinths, internal services roads, rainwater harvesting systems, welfare and office units, 2 No. material storage containers, compound lighting and palisade gates and fencing, security lighting, CCTV, hardstanding areas and boundary security fence. Planning permission to construct the development is sought for a period for 10 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and accompanies the application.

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PL 22/364

Applicant: Louise Corrigan

Location: Aclare, Co. Sligo

Planning Description:

development consisting of decommissioning of the existing wastewater percolation area and install a new tertiary polishing filter and attenuation area.  A Natura Impact Statement is also submitted with this application. 

PL 22/364 - Natura Impact Statement (PDF) - 1,687 kbs  PDF

PL 22/362

Applicant: Keelan Waters & Sorcha Mc Loughlin

Location: Cloontyprocklis, Grange, Co. Sligo

Planning Description:

Development consisting of demolition of existing cottage and shed structures; construct a new dwelling house (single storey to the front and one and a half storey to the rear) and a single storey domestic garage; install an on-site waste water treatment system with percolation area; and carry out all associated ancillary site works (a Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the planning application).

PL 22/362 - Natura Impact Statement (PDF) - 6,573 kbs  PDF

PL 22/351

Applicant: Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited

Location: Ballysumaghan, Ballygawley, Co. Sligo

Planning Description:

Development consisting of: The 10 year permission for the construction and operation of a synchronous condenser facility. The facility will be a fenced compound ca. 1.196ha in size. The development will have a 30 year operational lifetime and will consist of a synchronous condenser, which will include the following elements: generator and flywheel building (ca. 600 sq.m., ca. 12.5m high) to house the equipment including the generator, flywheel, lube oil skid, vacumn skid, TEWAC pump skid, reverse switch cubicle and star point cubicle; SFC start-up equipment room (ca. 43.650 sq.m., ca. 4.20m high); AC/DC room (ca. 81.480 sq.m., ca. 4.20m high); C&P room (ca. 70.685 sq.m., ca. 4.20m high); battery room (ca. 28.130 sq.m., ca. 4.20m high); storage room (ca. 49.200 sq.m., ca. 4.20m high); supporting components of plant within the compound that include: outdoor cooler (ca. 190.925 sq.m., ca. 2.660m high); start-up transformer & auxiliary transformer structure (ca. 68.265 sq.m., ca. 4.50m high; step-up transformer (ca. 170.985 sq.m., ca. 8.0m high) partially surrounded by a fire wall; and, generator circuit breaker (40.160 sq.m., ca.10m high). All other ancillary and miscellaneous site works including: six (6 No.) lightening masts - height of lightening masts will be determined by lightening protection study prior to commencement of construction; site clearance; site access; separation walls (ca. 8m high) to the south of the transformers; internal hardcore access track; and, development of areas of hard standing including a maintenance layout area. The development will be bound by 2.4m high perimeter fencing. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

 

PL 22/351 - Natura Impact Statement (PDF) - 4,871 kbs  PDF

PL 22/55

Applicant: Colm & Maria Burns

Location: Aghamore Near, Carraroe, Co. Sligo

Planning Description:

Application for Planning permission for development consisting of (1) construction of a single level type dwelling house (2) provision of a proprietary wastewater treatment system & soil polishing filter (3) provision of new vehicular entrance and access lane (4) and all associated site works.  The Application includes a Natura Impact Statement.

PL 22/55 - Natura Impact Statement (PDF) - 11,691 kbs  PDF

PL 21/436

Applicant: Michelle Gray

Location: Union Td, Collooney, Co Sligo

Planning Description:

Application for planning permission for development consisting of demolition of part of existing dwelling house with construction of new 2 storey and single storey extension including alterations to existing dwelling and all associated site works including proprietary sewage treatment system and percolation area at Union Td, Collooney, Co Sligo.  A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanied the further information response.

PL 21/436 - Natura Impact Statement (PDF) - 19,600 kbs  PDF

PL 22/291

Applicant: Brickmount Ltd

Location: Dunneill Wind Farm

Planning Description:

Development consisting of a fifteen (15) year continuation of the operational life of the existing wind farm (SCC Reg. Ref. PL03/619 & ABP Pl. Ref. 21.204790, as amended by SCC Reg. Ref PL10/371 and PL10/388) from the date of expiration (March 2024) of the current permissions. No modifications are proposed to the existing windfarm which comprises the following elements: (a) 13 no. existing Vestas V52 850 kilowatt (kW) wind turbines with a maximum overall blade tip height of 75 metres (m) (b) Existing 1 no. onsite 20 kilovolt (kW) electrical substation compound which includes a control building, welfare facilities, associated electrical plant and equipment, security fencing, associated underground cabling and a foul waste holding tank (c) Existing 1 no. permanent meteorological mast with a height of 50m and an associated concrete platform/base (d) All associated existing underground electrical and communications cabling connecting the turbines to the on-site substation (e) Existing site access tracks of circa 3.3 kilometres (km) total length, 3 no. car parking spaces and 13 no. turbine hardstands (f) 2 No. existing gated site entrances from an unnamed third-class public road which dissects the windfarm site into north and south (g) Existing site drainage; and (h) All existing ancillary infrastructure, associated site fencing and signage. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in respect of the proposed development and accompanies the application.

PL 22/291 - Natura Impact Statement (PDF) - 23,358 kbs  PDF

PL 22/161

Applicant: Aerowest Wind Farm Limited

Location: Cloonkeelaun townland, (adjacent to existing Carrowleagh and Black Lough wind farms), Co Sligo

Planning Description:

Planning Permission for development consisting of the construction of a wind turbine with an operational lifespan of 30 years, from commissioning, with a tip height of approximately 150 metres, site access road (approximately 330m), hardstand areas, underground cabling from the turbine to the existing Black Lough Wind Farm control building (in Cloonkeelaun) and all ancillary site works.  As directed in accordance with Section 177T (5) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended) and Article 33 (1) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) was submitted.

PL 22/161 - Natura Impact Statement (PDF) - 425 kbs  PDF

PL 22/214

Applicant: Sligo Tourist Development Association

Planning Description:

Development consisting of an extension to the existing Greenlands Caravan and Camping Park to provide a total of 17 no. new additional pitches, 1 no. new waste disposal point, including all landscaping and all associated ancillary works. The planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.

PL 22/214 - Natura Impact Statement - Updated (PDF) - 6,135 kbs  PDF
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PL 21/225

Applicant: Inland Fisheries Ireland

Planning Description:

Planning Permission for development Development consisting of carrying out the reinstatement of a stone breakwater and the removal of silt build up from a boat slipway. A Natura Impact Statement will accompany this application at Shores of Lough Gill, Hazelwood Demesne, Co Sligo.

PL 21/225 - Natura Impact Statement (PDF) - 21,951 kbs  PDF

PL 22/199

Applicant: Carvarvon Limited

Location: Second Sea Road, Sligo, Co. Sligo

Planning Description:

Development consisting of the following: (a) a total of 95 no. residential units consisting of 5 no. - type A - 4 bed semi detached houses 4 no. - type A1 - 5 bed semi detached houses 46 no. - type B/B1 - 3 bed semi detached/terraced houses 18 no. - type C - 2 bed apartments 8 no. - type D -1 bed semi detached/terraced bungalow houses 4 no. - type E -2 bed semi detached bungalow houses 10 no. - type F/F1 - 4 bed detached houses (b) demolition of 1 no. unfinished vacant house and garage (c) proposed creche with associated landscaping and surface car parking (d) on site waste water pumping station (e) all landscaping, boundary treatments, entrance improvements, public lighting, all associated site works and service connections. The documents to be submitted as part of this planning application will include a Natura Impact Statement.

PL 22/199 - Natura Impact Statement (PDF) - 3,325 kbs  PDF

PL 22/167

Applicant: Knoxpark Developments Limited

Planning Description:

Development consisting of: A) the demolition of existing derelict structures on site, and B) the construction of 22 no. houses, comprising 7 no. 2 bed units, 10 no 3 bed units and 5 no. 4 bed units, together with the creation of public open space, works to site boundaries, and all other associated site works and services. The proposed application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.

PL 22/167 - Natura Impact Statement (PDF) - 3,260 kbs  PDF

PL 21/491

Applicant: Seamus Egan

Planning Description:

Development consisting of the demolition of an existing single storey extension, renovation of the existing cottage to include a new extension consisting of two single storey elements, provision of a new wastewater treatment system and percolation area, landscaping and other ancillary works. A Natura Impact Statement accompanies this application.

PL 21/491 - Natura Impact Statement (PDF) - 1,737 kbs  PDF

PL 22/94

Applicant: Kelly Mahon & Jake Roemer

Planning Description:

Ddevelopment consisting of construction of a two storey detached dwelling house and install a waster water treatment system with associated percolation area.

PL 22/94 - Natura Impact Statement (PDF) - 1,636 kbs  PDF

PL 22/97

Applicant: Novot Holdings Ltd

Planning Description:

Development consisting of: (1) Construction of 74 no. residential units comprising: • 5 no. 1-bed own-door apartments, • 19 no. 2-bed own-door apartments, • 8 no. 3-bed terrace houses, • 14 no. 3-bed semi-detached houses, • 2 no. 4-bed terrace houses, • 26 no. 4-bed semi-detached houses. (2) Provision of all associated surface water and foul drainage services and connections with all associated site works and ancillary services. (3) Pedestrian, cycle, and vehicular access/egress with Cairns Road, and pedestrian and cycle access/egress with the adjoining Ardcairn residential estate. (4) Provision of public open space, communal open space, private open space, site landscaping, public lighting, refuse storage, resident and visitor car parking including electric vehicle charging points, bicycle parking, boundary treatments, and all associated site development works. (5) Demolition of existing bungalow dwellinghouse and outbuildings located to the north-east of the development site. (6) This application is accompanied with a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

PL22/97 - Cover & Table of Contents (PDF) - 306 kbs  PDF
PL22/97 - Introduction (PDF) - 135 kbs  PDF
PL22/97 - Summary of Article 6(3) Appropriate Assessment Screening Report (PDF) - 11,554 kbs  PDF
PL22/97 - Description of Proposed Development (PDF) - 6,330 kbs  PDF
PL22/97 - Characteristics of The Receiving Environment (PDF) - 7,238 kbs  PDF
PL22/97 - Assessment of Potential Adverse Effects & Associated Mitigation (PDF) - 129 kbs  PDF
PL22/97 - Residual Impact Statement (PDF) - 264 kbs  PDF
PL22/97 - Cumulative Effects (PDF) - 112 kbs  PDF
PL22/97 - Concluding Statement (PDF) - 62 kbs  PDF
PL22/97 - Bibliography (PDF) - 43 kbs  PDF
PL22/97 - Appendix 1 - Cover & Table of Contents (PDF) - 346 kbs  PDF
PL22/97 - Appendix 1 - Introduction (PDF) - 142 kbs  PDF
PL22/97 - Appendix 1 - Description of The Proposed Development (PDF) - 10,002 kbs  PDF
PL22/97 - Appendix 1 - Identification of Relevant European Sites (PDF) - 11,716 kbs  PDF
PL22/97 - Appendix 1 - In Combination Effects (PDF) - 85 kbs  PDF
PL22/97 - Appendix 1 - Article 6(3) Appropriate Assessment Screening Statement & Conclusions (PDF) - 79 kbs  PDF
NIS 22-97 - Appendix 1 - Bibliograpy (PDF) - 60 kbs  PDF
PL22/97 - AASR Appendix A - Civil Design Report (PDF) - 491 kbs  PDF
PL22/97 - Appendix A - Drawings (PDF) - 28,978 kbs  PDF
PL22/97 - Appendix B - Design (PDF) - 342 kbs  PDF
PL22/97 - Appendix C - Typical Pipe Specifications (PDF) - 10,231 kbs  PDF
PL22/97 - Appendix D - Oil Interceptor Details (PDF) - 1,228 kbs  PDF
PL22/97 - Appendix E - IW Preconnecontion Response (PDF) - 158 kbs  PDF
PL22/97 - Appendix F - CFRAM Map (PDF) - 2,401 kbs  PDF
PL22/97 - AASR Appendix B - Wintering Bird Survey Report (PDF) - 28,362 kbs  PDF

EL/2

Application:  Outdoor Festival to include camping

Location:  Hazelwood, Sligo

Dates:  2nd – 6th June 2022

EL/2 - Natura Impact Statement (PDF) - 2,559 kbs  PDF

PL 22/11

Applicant:  Richard Kennedy

Planning Description:

Development consisting of the proposed erection of an On-Farm Horticulture Building (consisting of Production Area, Cold Storage Area, Storage and Preparation Area, Laboratory, Kitchen Servery and farm Office/meeting room), 2 No. Water Storage tanks and Underground drainage system, ancillary site works, additional Landscaping and new boundary fencing. This planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

PL 22/11 - Natura Impact Statement (PDF) - 23,496 kbs  PDF

PL 21/505

Applicant:  Carvarvon Limited

Planning Description:

Development consisting of the following: (a) Phase 1 of Residential Development consists of 98 No. residential units made up of 9 No. - Type A - 4 Bed Semi Detached/Detached Houses 4 No. - Type A1 - 5 Bed Semi Detached Houses 59 No. - Type B/B1 - 3 Bed Semi Detached/Terraced Houses 3 No. - Type C - 2 Bed Apartments 14 No. - Type D - 1 Bed Semi Detached/Terraced Bungalow Houses 6 No. - Type E - 2 Bed Semi Detached Bungalow Houses 3 No. - First Floor Apartments within the Creche Building (b) Proposed Creche with associated landscaping and surface car parking, (c) On site waste water pumping station (d) All landscaping, boundary treatments, entrance improvements, all associated site works and service connections. The documents to be submitted as part of this planning application will be include a Natura Impact Statement at Second Sea Road, Sligo, Co. Sligo.

PL 21/505 - Natura Impact Statement (PDF) - 6,317 kbs  PDF

PL 21/475

Applicant: Mullane Plant Hire Ltd

Planning Description:

Development consisting of the filling of lands consisting of area of 1.0 hectares with 100,000 tonnes of construction and demolition waste materials, comprising of inert soil and stone, together with screening berms, weighbridge and associated ancillary works. The Planning Application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) at Carrownamadoo, Ballintogher West ED, Co Sligo.

PL 21/475 - Natura Impact Statement (PDF) - 29,138 kbs  PDF

PL 21/459

Applicant:  Antoinette Burns

Location:  Aughamore Near, Carraroe, Co Sligo

Planning Description:

Development consisting of (a) demolish existing detached dwelling house and domestic garage (b) construct a replacement detached dwelling house (c) connect into existing water supply and existing septic tank on site and carry out all associated site development works and services.  A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority as part of this planning application.

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PL 21/450

Applicant:  Brendan & Aishling Brett

Location: Drumbaun, Curry, Co. Sligo

Planning Description:

Development consisting of construction of a new dwelling house and domestic garage, with a proposed new connection to public sewer, together with all associated site works.  The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.

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PL 21/211

Applicant:  Carty Construction Ltd

Location:  Knockbeg West, Collooney, Co. Sligo

Planning Description:

Planning Permission for development consisting of the completion of an unfinished housing estate (previously granted under PL041502) including the construction of 59 no. new two-storey dwelling houses (18 no. 2-bedroom semi-detached houses, 4 no. 3 bedroom semi-detached houses, 11 no 3-bedroom detached houses, 15 no. 3 bedroom detached houses with integral internal garages, 11 no. 4-bedroom detached houses) together with connection to the existing sewer system, works to the site boundaries, completion of all associated site development works including lighting, hard and  soft landscaping.  A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted to the Planning Authority as part of this application in accordance with the requirements of Article 240 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended).

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PL 21/334

Applicant:  Carbon Sole Group Limited

Location:  Finisklin, Finisklin Road, Co Sligo 

Planning Description:

Planning Permission for development consisting of a renewable energy development on a 3.9 hectare site.  The proposed development will constitute the provision of the following: Construction of a Biomass processing and storage area utilising forestry products.  Construction of a Gasification and Methanation Plant including buildings for the production of advanced biofuels.  Construction of a Gasification and Combined Heat Power Plant including building for the production of electricity and heating. Construction of Containerised Battery Storage Facility (20MW). Construction of a Thermal Energy recovery storage facility including buildings for district heating distribution.  Construction of two on-site 38kV substations.  Creation of a new access from Finisklin Road. All ancillary development , including the provision of site office, car parking, internal access roads, perimeter landscaping, fencing, lighting, and on-site drainage.  The Planning application is accompanied a Natura Impact Statement at Finisklin, Finisklin Road, Co Sligo.

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PL 21/236

Applicant:  Lagan Materials Ltd

Location:  Aghamore Near, Aghamore Far and Carrownamaddoo townlands, Co. Sligo

Planning Description:

Development consisting of the recommencement of quarry operations within previously permitted quarry extraction area (c. 10.9ha), deepening of the previously permitted quarry area by 2 no. extractive benches from c. - 21m  OD to -50m OD, recommencement of aggregate processing (crushing and screening) within the existing processing area, located to the east of the local road that bisects the site, provision of a settlement lagoon (c. 2,830m2), provision of a 2 no. wheelwashes, provision of a double stacked portacabin office; provision of a wastewater treatment system, additional stockproof/trespass proof boundary fencing, all within an application area of c. 22.5 hectares.  The Planning application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

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PL 21/180  

Applicant:  Aidan & Margaret Glacken

Location: Ballincar, Co. Sligo

Planning Description: 

Development consisting of the erection of 1 no single storey dwelling, and domestic garage, onsite wastewater treatment plant,pump sump, tertiary system and distribution area, and all other associated siteworks and services. The proposed application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.

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PL 21/113

Applicant:  Natural Forces Renewable Energy Ltd.

Location:  Templehouse, Rathbaun, Co. Sligo

Planning Description: 

Development consisting of the construction of one wind turbine up to 5MW with overall tip height of up to 180m; Construct the wind turbine foundation, hard standing and assembly area; Provide a site entrance and an access track within the site; Construct an on-site 20kV substation and underground electrical cable;  Install a 7.9km underground grid connection, which passes throught the following townlands: Rathbaun, Templehouse Demesne, Kilbrattan, Portinch, Emlaghnaghtan, Cartron (Percival), Cartron (Phibbs), Lecarrow, Carrowkeel, Cloonkeevy, Ballybrennan, connecting into the existing ESB Substation; and construct all associated site development and ancillary works. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared with this planning application. 

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PL21/51 

Applicant:  George & Joanna Mullen

Location:  Washington House, Cregg, Rosses Point, Co. Sligo

Development consisting of the construction of a Synthetic Grass Tennis Court with Perimeter Fencing. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement at Washington House, Cregg, Rosses Point, Co. Sligo.

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PL21/9 

Applicant:  Mullane Plant Hire Ltd

Location:  Carrownamaddoo, Balintogher West ED, Co. Sligo

Development consisting of the following; the filling of lands consisting of an area of 1.3 hectares with 100,000 tonnes of construction and demolition waste material, comprising of inert soil and stone, together with screening berms and all associated ancillary works. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS)

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PL 20/430

Applicant:  Martview Ltd

Location:  Ballincar, Co. Sligo

Development consisting of the construction of a new single storey dwelling and domestic garage, on-site wastewater treatment system and polishing filter, and all other associated site works and services. The proposed application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement Ballincar, Co. Sligo.

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PL 20/426

Applicant:  Cyril O’Reilly

Location: Mullinabreena, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo

Development consisting of (a) The infilling of a quarry void for the purposes of re-instatement to agricultural land using recovered excavated waste soils, stone and concrete rubble fill (b) Construction of (i) hardstand area/offload area (ii) weighbridge (iii)wheelwash (iv) portacabin and portaloo with car parking (c) and all associated site works.  The proposed maximum annual intake volume will be 24,800 tonnes with the lifetime proposed volume approximately 100,00 tonnes. A screening for Appropriate Assessment and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and accompanies this planning application at Mullinabreena, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo.

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PL 20/408

Applicant:  Irish Water

Location:  Rosses Upper, Ballyweelin, Cregg, Ballincar and Shannon Eighter, Co. Sligo

Planning Permission for development consisting of the following (1) upgrade of the existing Wastewater Pumping Station (PSE3) at Rosses Upper including: remedial works to existing underground pumping chamber, new underground stormwater storage tank with associated kiosks, pipelines, ducting and vent stack, new emergency overflow to connect to existing outfall pipeline, new prefabricated welfare cabin, new gabion retaining wall structure and a 2.4m high weld mesh fence internal to the site, replace existing masonry front boundary with a new 2.4m high stone-faced boundary wall incorporating a railing and new vehicle access gates, together with all associated site development works (2) decommision existing wastewater treatment plant and construction of new Pumping Station (PS2) at Ballyweelin including: demolish existing single storey building, decommission existing septic tank, replace existing boundary fence with new 2.4m weld mesh fence. Construction of underground pumping chamber with associated valve chambers, manholes, kiosks, pipelines, ducting and vent stack, new emergency overflow to connect to existing outfall pipeline, together with all associated site development works. Upgrade works to existing access road together with replacement of existing access road fence with 1.2m high concrete post and chainlink fence, and all associated site development  works. (3) construction of a new 90mm diameter rising main from Pumping Station PS2 at Ballyweelin to connect to the existing gravity sewer on Regional Road R291, overall length 250m approximately. (4) construction of new 225mm diameter sewer on Colmcille Drive in Rosses Upper to replace existing 150mm diameter sewer, overall length 150m approximately. (5) construction of new 375mm diameter foul sewer, overall length 115m approximately and new 450mm diameter foul sewer, overall length 590m approximately between Colmcille Drive and existing Pumping Station (PSE3) on the Main Street in Rosses Point. Decommissioning of approximately 460m of existing Cast Iron watermain and transfer of associated service connections to the existing uPVC watermain. (6) construction of new 180mm diameter rising main from existing Pumping Station (PSE3) to  the proposed gravity sewer connection on Regional Road R291 in Ballincar, overall length 3.6km approximately. (7) construction of new 375mm diameter gravity sewer from Ballincar to connect to the existing Pumping Station on the N15 (known as the Teesan Lisnalurg PS) at Shannon Eighter, overall length 2.5km approximately. (8) all associated site development works above and below ground. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this Planning Application Rosses Upper, Ballyweelin, Cregg, Ballincar and Shannon Eighter, Co. Sligo

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PL 20/90

Applicant:  PNG Energy Ltd

Location: Ballysumaghan, Sooey, Co Sligo

Development consisting of a 10 year permission. The development will consist of the development and operation of a 250 to 300 MVA (electrical rating) synchronous condenser. The development which will be located within a site compound of c. 1 hectare and will consist of the following elements: A Condenser and Control Building to house equipment including the synchronous condenser, flywheel, lube oil skid system, air compressor and pumps. Equipment to be located outside the footprint of the Condenser and Control Building but within the fenced compound will include: Cooling equipment (c. 160 sq m., c.3m high); 6 No. modular containers to house electrical and control equipment (total area of c. 195 sqm., c. 5m high); A step-up transformer, auxillary transformer and electrical plant including an external circuit breaker; 1 No. firefighting water tank; A below ground oil interceptor and attenuation tank in lieu of the originally proposed above ground oil interceptor and collection pit. Underground cabling ducts and cable to the neighbouring ESB substation boundary fencing (c. 500m). Palisade security entrance gate, boundary fencing and CCTV; All other ancillary and miscellaneous site works including site clearance; demolition of an existing agricultural shed, site access, internal roads and development of areas of hard standing including a maintenance lay-down area. Following a direction under section 177T(5) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will now accompany the planning application.

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PL 20/396

Applicant:  Keelan Waters and Sorcha McLoughlin

Location:  Cloontyprocklis, Grange, Co Sligo, F91 A448  

Planning permission for development consisting of demolition of an existing cottage and shed structure; construction of a dwelling house (one and a half storey to the front and two storey to the rear) and a single storey domestic garage; installation of an on-site waste water treatment system with percolation area; and carrying out all associated ancillary site works (A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the planning application).

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PL 20/373

Applicant:  Sligo Rowing Club CLG & Sligo Kayak Club

Location:  Doorly Park, Cleaveragh Demesne

Development consisting of (1) removal of existing boat storage containers, (2) construction of new boat house consisting of boat storage to the ground floor with dressing rooms, gymnasium and meeting rooms to the first floor and associated siteworks and services. Please note this application will be accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement. 

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PL 20/249

Applicant:  Mullane Plant Hire Ltd.

Planning Description:

Planning Permission for  development consisting of the filing of land with inert soil/subsoil and construction and demolition waste (Application area = 2.22 Ha, Volume of material = 24,950 tonnes) together with all associated ancillary site works and landscaping. This proposed development relates to the depositing of 24,950 tonnes of fill over a 5-year period. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) shall be submitted to the Planning Authority as part of this application at Glennagoolagh, Co. Sligo.

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PL 20/251

Applicant: Coillte CGA 

Location: Townlands of Carrowmore and Carrownyclowan, County Sligo.

Planning Permission for development consisting of a ten-year planning permission for a renewable energy development with a 30-year operational life (from the date of commissioning of the renewable energy development).  The entirety of the renewable energy development constitutes the provision of a ten-turbine wind farm and all associated site works on lands in both Counties Leitrim and Sligo.  The development will consist of:

  1. Construction of up to 2 no. wind turbines with a maximum overall blade tip height of up to 170 metres and associated underground hardstand areas;
  2. 1 no. permanent Meteorological Mast with maximum height of up to 100 metres,
  3. All associated underground electrical and communications cabling connecting the turbines to the proposed wind farm 38kV electricity substation (which is proposed to be located in the townland of Garvagh Glebe, Co Leitrim);
  4. Upgrade of existing tracks, roads and provision of new site access roads;
  5. Recreation and amenity works, including marked trails and associated recreation and amenity signage;
  6. Site drainage;
  7. Permanent signage;
  8. Ancillary forestry felling to facilitate construction and operation of the proposed development; and
  9. All associated site development works.  

A concurrent planning application is being lodged with Leitrim County Council in relation to the elements of the project that are within County Leitrim (which include the provision of 8 no. wind turbines, electrical substation, underground cabling, connection to national electricity grid, access tracks/roads, access junction improvements, amenity works and all associated works).  An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in respect of the proposed development and will be submitted with the application.

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PL 20/181  

Applicant:  Sligo County Enterprise Fund

Location:  Sligo Airport Business Park, Killaspugbrone Td, Strandhill, Co. Sligo

Planning permission for development consisting of (1) construct a two-storey office building (908m2), (2) construct access road with entrance onto the business park road, (3) construct a bicycle storage shelter, (4) construct a refuse storage compound, (5) construct a front boundary wall, (6) erect site signage on building,  (7) provide car parking, (8) connect to services and (9) carry out all ancillary site works at Sligo Airport Business Park, Killaspugbrone Td, Strandhill, Co. Sligo. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with this application.

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PL 20/180  

Applicant:  Hazelwood Demesne Ltd

Location:  Hazelwood, Calry, Co. Sligo

Planning permission for development consisting of the construction of a 1.262m2 sprinkler water and spillage run off retention pond (volume 3,428m3), to the west of previously approved whiskey distillery (reg. ref. 15/296), together with associated drainage, pump kiosk and ancillary site works and services. The proposed development is in the curtilage of Hazelwood House, a protected structure (RPS ref. 293SE).   A Natura Impact Statement accompanies this application.

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The NIS contains amendments to the previous NIS Submitted. 

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PL19/483

Applicant:  SPDD Properties Ltd.

Location: Aylesbury Park, Knappaghmore Td, Co. Sligo

PL 19/483  – Development consisting of the completion of an unfinished housing development on a site of 1.176 hectares forming part of the overall estate of Aylesbury Park, Knappaghmore, Sligo.  The proposed development consisting of 34 no. terraced houses and 4 no. maisonettes, all ancillary site development works, landscaping and boundary treatments including the provision of public and private open space at Aylesbury Park.  Previously granted permission was for PL 17/63 which consisted of 27 no. houses.

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PL20/127 

Applicant:  Hazelwood Demesne Limited

Location:  Hazelwood, Calry, Co Sligo

Planning permission for development consisting of the construction of a new flat roof, 2-storey, 4-bedroom, 430.55sqm house with open first floor balcony/deck to the south together with associated works, all located to the west of the existing main house on the footprint of an existing derelict house.  The house will be connected to previously approved treatment plant reg. ref. 18/412.  The proposed development is in the curtilage of Hazelwood House, a protected structure (RPS ref. 293SE).  A Natura Impact Statement accompanies this application.

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PL20/127 - Updated Natura Impact Statement (PDF) - 807 kbs  PDF

PL 20/119

Applicant:  Antoinette Burns

Location: Aughamore Near, Carraroe Co Sligo.

PL 20/119  – Development consisting of 1.  Construction of a single storey extension to the side and front gable of the existing dwelling and carry out material alterations to existing windows. 2. Reconnection to existing site services 3. And all associated site works deemed necessary.  A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) shall be submitted to the Planning Authority as part of this application. 

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PL 20/11

Applicant:  Brookfield Renewable Ireland Ltd

Planning Permission for development consisting of the installation of battery arrays, located within container units (18 number units, each 30m2 by c.2.6m tall), a control building (c.160.5m2 by c.6.4m tall) and transformer (c.5m tall).  The developemnt will include for ancillary infrastructure including security fencing, lighting, CCTV, internal access roads and drainage.  The overall development site is c.0.64Ha at Ballysumaghan, Co Sligo .  The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

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PL 19/520

Applicant:  Eugene & Florence Hanna

Planning Permission for development consisting of (1) Demolition of existing dwelling house and entrance walls. (2) Decommissioning of the existing septic tank and associated percolation area. (3) Construction of a replacement two-storey type dwelling house. (4) Provision of a new effluent treatment system and percolation area (5) Provision of new vehicular entrance and access lane. (6) And all associated site works.

A Natura Impact Statement and a Bat Survey Report have been prepared in respect of this application at Ballygiglan, Carney, Co. Sligo.

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PL 19/505

Applicant - Surlis’s Supervalu Ltd.

Location - site of c. 1.13 ha at the junction of Masshill Road and Circular Road/N17 Carrowntubber, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo

Application for planning permission for development consisting of the demolition of a 2 storey retail/warehouse/storage/office building on site (c.471 sq m GFA) and the construction of a new 1-2 storey (overall height 9.2m) retail development of c. 2,021 sq  m (Total GFA/c.1,974 sq m (Total NFA).  The retail proposal shall consist of a convenience retail supermarket including off licence and main entrance lobby area (c.1,311 sq m NFA); ancillary supermarket goods storage area (c.275 sq m NFA); a cafe unit (c.94 sq m NFA); and a retail unt (c.94 sq m NFA), all at ground floor level.  At first floor level ancillary office floor space c.200 sq m GFA) is proposed.  The proposal shall also provide for 2 no. new vehicular access points via Masshill Road; a new pedestrian connection/access ramp to an existing car park adjoining the application site to the south; new advertising structures and retail signage (c.52.9 sq m GFA); c. 127 no. car parking spaces; 30 no. bicycle parking spaces; trolley bays; refuse and recycling storage area (c. 32 sq m GFA); plant space (c.32 sq m GFA); service and delivery yard area, including new dock leveller (c.85 sq m GFA); all landscaping works including boundary treatment, new service and drainage connections; public lighting; and all associated site development works.  A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with this planning application.

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PL 18/412

Applicant:  Hazelwood Demesne Ltd.

Planning permission for development consisting of amendments to previously permitted development PL 15/296.  The changes sought are for: 1) an onsite waste water treatment plant (pop equivalent of 104);  2)  Change to the cooling water supply as previously permitted to include for a new pump and use of water from the Garavogue River; with associated works at Hazelwood, Calry, Co Sligo.

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PL 18/504 

Applicant:  Colm & Sinead O’Farrell

PL 18/504 – Planning Permission for development consisting of construction of a split-level dwelling house with connection to public foul and storm mains including partial diversion of public foul mains and all associated site works at Kilkillogue, Mullaghmore, Co Sligo.

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PL 19/446

Applicant:  Travac Development Ltd

PL 19/446 – Planning Permission for development consisting of development at this site of 0.24 hectares at Swanpoint, including works to the existing quay wall a protected structure in the Sligo County Development Plan 2017-2023 Record of Protected Structures.  The development will consist of: 

  1. amendments and completion of unfinished Swanpoint building previously approved under planning ref 0470099 to provide 54 no. hotel bedrooms and circa. 2,946 m2 of office space in place of the previously approved 64 no. apartments and 2 no. retail units, 
  2. retention of as constructed elevations, 
  3. ground and first floor extensions circa. 136 m2 to form part of the proposed office space, 
  4. new 2nd floor link between existing hotel and Swanpoint building circa 37 m2, 
  5. refurbishment of the existing quay wall a protected structure as per the Sligo County Development Plan 2017-2023), 
  6. extension of 2 no. existing staircores and associated link corridors, 
  7. proposed roof top services including heat pumps and solar panels, 
  8. proposed landscape plan and all associated site works. 

The documents to be submitted as part of this planning application will include a Natura Impact Statement at Swanpoint, Fish Quay, Sligo, Co Sligo.

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PL 18/345

Planning Permission for development consisting of the continued use and operation of the existing permitted quarry (Planning Reg. Ref. 02/271), the deepening of the quarry area by a further bench, from -34.5m OD to -50m OD, within an extraction area of c. 10.9ha and the provision of a settlement lagoon (c. 2,830m2), all within an overall application area of c. 18 hectares.  The application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS).  Significant Further Information has been furnished to the Planning Authority in respect of this proposed development at Aghamore Near and, Carrownamaddoo Townlands, Co. Sligo.

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PL 19/186

Planning Permission for development consisting of permission for the importation of soil and stone for the raising of an agricultural field in order to improve the agricultural output of the field.  The proposal involves the importation of 15,890m or 23,835 tonnes of soil and stone.  The area of the proposed filling is 13,209m2.  A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the authority with this application all at Derrydarragh or Oakfield, Sligo. 

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PL 19/160

Planning Permission for development consisting of an amendment to the permitted grid connection (Ref. No. PL16/422).  The amended grid connection will be from the Black Lough Wind Farm at Tawnamore, Co. Sligo (Ref. No. PL17/93 to the permitted control building at Cloonkeelaun (Ref. No. PL 16/422), traversing the townlands of Tawnamore and Cloonkeelaun.  The development will consisting of a 20kv cable extending to (a) circa 2.3 kilometres of overhead line supported by a single wooden poles, (b)  approximately 240m of underground cabling extending from turbine T2 at Black Lough to the first wooden pole and (c)  approximately 100m of underground cabling from the southern-most pole of the proposed overhead line to the control building at Cloonkeelaun.  An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the planning authority to the planning authority with the application at Tawnamore and Cloonkeelaun, Co. Sligo on behalf of John Hallinan.

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PL 18/210

Natura Impact Statement accompanying application by Irish Water for “Development consisting of permission to upgrade the existing water treatment plant (WTP) at Gortersluin, Lough Talt, Co Sligo.  This development will consist of containerised process units, tank structures, construction of an entrance/egress onto the R294 (with existing entrance to be closed off), landscaping and site development works (including cut and fill and retaining walls) and associated ancillary works at the existing water treatment plant site, at Gortersluin, Lough Talt, Co Sligo.  The development also includes the installation of an irrigation system at a site adjacent to Lough Talt in the townland of Gortersluin, 2 km north-west of the existing water treatment plant.  A Natura Impact Statement in respect of the application has been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with the planning application”

Appendix C - Volume 1 - Screening for Appropriate Assessment Article 6(3) and Natura Impact Statement Article 6(4) (PDF) - 16,365 kbs  PDF
Appendix D Volume 2 - Article 6(4) Assessment of Alternatives and Imperative Reasons of Overriding Public Interest (PDF) - 4,943 kbs  PDF
Appendix E Volume 3 - Article 6(4) Compensatory Measures (PDF) - 3,200 kbs  PDF

To access all documents pertaining to the planning application, please go to http://www.eplanning.ie/SligoCC/searchtypes