Clifden Public Realm Enhancement Scheme

Open25 Oct, 2024, 09:00 - 8 Dec, 2024, 17:00

CLIFDEN PUBLIC REALM ENHANCEMENT SCHEME - SITE NOTICE

Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended, Notice of Direct Planning Application to An Bord Pleánála. In accordance with Section 177AE(4)(a) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended, Galway County Council are seeking approval from An Bord Pleanála for the proposed development of a public realm scheme in Clifden, Co. Galway.

The proposed works include:

i. Alterations works to the Clifden Town Centre area on Seaview Road, Main Street, Market Street, Market Hill, Bridgewell Lane, Bridge Street, and Hulk Street comprising:

a. The reconfiguration and resurfacing of roads and realignment of parking spaces including removal of 58 no. On-street parking spaces leaving a total of 155 no. on street parking spaces,

b. The widening and realignment of existing footpath areas, including the provision of new soft and hard landscaping,

c. The installation of new and upgraded public lighting throughout the town,

d. Relocation of The Beacon Statue,

e. Installation of new public art,

ii. Alterations to and resurfacing of Beach Road Quay public realm comprising:

a. The provision of pedestrian and seating areas on the quay side of Beach Road quay, including the installation of 6 no. seating areas, and ancillary paving and landscaping,

b. Remedial works to the quay wall (NIAH reg no. 30325017), including the resetting of dislodged stones, the removal of vegetation, and remedial masonry works,

c. The replacement of existing railings along the quay wall,

d. The installation of public lighting along the roadside,

iii. Redevelopment of the Harbour Park area south of Beach Road and to the west of Clifden town centre.

a. The demolition of the existing playground on site, and the construction of a new park including multi-age playground areas, including the provision of:

i. Cycle Parking,

ii. Timber Play Furniture,

iii. Picnic benches and seating areas,

iv. An Amphitheatre Performance Spaces,

v. Climbing Wall

vi. Pump track,

vii. Running Track,

viii. Car Park,

ix. Sports pitch,

b. Resurfacing, paving and hard & soft landscaping of the park area,

iv. All other associated and ancillary works

This application is supported by Natura Impact Statement (NIS) An Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Report has been undertaken in respect of the proposed development and concluded that an Environmental Impact Assessment Report is not required. An Bord Pleanála may give approval for the development with or without conditions or may refuse the application for development.

Plans, particulars and the Natura Impact Statement of the proposed development will be available for inspection or for purchase for a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, for a period of 6 weeks from 25th October 2024 to 6th December 2024 at the following locations:

• The offices of the Planning Department of Galway County Council (Public Counter), Áras an Chontae, Prospect Hill, Galway during its public open hours and Galway County Council Offices, Clifden Area Office, Market St, Co. Galway, H71 Y892

• The Offices of An Bord Pleanála, 64 Marlborough St Dublin 1, D01V902, between the hours of 9.15 am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).

• Galway County Councils Consultation Portal at https://consult.galway.ie/

An electronic copy of the Natura Impact Statement and the plans and particulars of the proposed development are available for free download on the consultation portal at https://consult.galway.ie/ from 25th October 2024 to 6th December 2024

Submissions or observations may be made in writing during such period to The Secretary, An Bord Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1 D01 V902 relating to the following:

• The implications of the proposed development for proper planning and sustainable development in the area concerned,

• The likely effects on the Environment of the proposed development, and

• The likely significant effects of the proposed development on European Site if carried out.

A person may question the validity of a decision by An Bord Pleanála by way of an application for judicial review, under Order 84 of the rules of the Superior Courts (S.I. no 15 of 1986) in accordance with section 50 of the planning and development act 2000 (as amended). Practical Information in respect of the judicial review process can be assessed on the Boards website www.pleanala.ie or on Citizens Information’s Website www.citizensinformation.ie

The deadline for receipt of submissions or observations to An Bord Pleanála is 6th December 2024 at 5.30pm.

Materials

01 Cover Letter.pdf
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02 Newspaper Notice.pdf
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03 Site Notice.pdf
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04 Letters issued to Prescribed Bodies.pdf
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05 Planning Report.pdf
1.52 MB
06 Clifden Town Centre Enhancements Project Design Statement.pdf
20.29 MB
07 Architectural Heritage Impact Assessment.pdf
8.55 MB
08 Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment.pdf
1.84 MB
09 Car Parking Survey Report.pdf
2 MB
10 Natura Impact Statement.pdf
21.38 MB
11 Flood Risk Assessment.pdf
5.19 MB
12 Ecological Impact Assessment.pdf
21.42 MB
13 EIA Screening.pdf
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14 Construction Environmental Mangament Plan.pdf
12.07 MB
15 DMURS Compliance Statement.pdf
1.53 MB
16 Preliminary Asbestos Management Plan.pdf
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17 Site Lighting Report.pdf
8.89 MB
18 Stage 1 Road Safety Audit.pdf
13.65 MB
19 Structural Condition Inspection for Quay Wall.pdf
3.06 MB
20 11623-LUC-XX-XX-DR-L-0700 Site Location Map.pdf
7.48 MB
21 11623-LUC-XX-XX-DR-L-0000 Study Area Application Boundary.pdf
7.47 MB
22 11623-LUC-TC-XX-DR-L-0001 Keyplan P01.pdf
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11623-LUC-TC-XX-DR-L-0001 Keyplan P01.pdf
5.31 MB
11623-LUC-TC-XX-DR-L-0002 Masterplan P01.pdf
4.77 MB
11623-LUC-TC-XX-DR-L-0200 Hard Landscape (Sheet 1 of 3) P01.pdf
2.06 MB
11623-LUC-TC-XX-DR-L-0201 Hard Landscape (Sheet 2 of 3) P01.pdf
2.02 MB
11623-LUC-TC-XX-DR-L-0202 Hard Landscape (Sheet 3 of 3) P01.pdf
2.52 MB
11623-LUC-TC-XX-DR-L-0203 Bridewell Lane P01.pdf
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11623-LUC-TC-XX-DR-L-0400 Soft Landscape (Sheet 1 of 3) P01.pdf
2.32 MB
11623-LUC-TC-XX-DR-L-0401 Soft Landscape (Sheet 2 of 3) P01.pdf
614.54 KB
11623-LUC-TC-XX-DR-L-0402 Soft Landscape (Sheet 3 of 3) P01.pdf
886.15 KB
11623-LUC-TC-XX-DR-L-601 Typical Sections 1 of 2.pdf
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11623-LUC-TC-XX-DR-L-602 Typical Sections 2 of 2.pdf
9.84 MB
11623-LUC-TC-XX-VS-L-0800 Visualisation Main Square.pdf
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11623-LUC-TC-XX-VS-L-0801 Visualisation Main Street.pdf
5.42 MB
11632-LUC-TC-XX-RN-L-0003 Masterplan Render P01.pdf
8.15 MB
11623-LUC-HP-XX-VS-L-0800 Harbour Park - Visualisation.pdf
21.07 MB
11632-LUC-HP-XX-DR-L-0001 Harbour Park - Key Plan.pdf
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11632-LUC-HP-XX-DR-L-0002 Harbour Park - Public Realm Masterplan.pdf
4.78 MB
11632-LUC-HP-XX-DR-L-0003 Rendered Masterplan.pdf
11.41 MB
11632-LUC-HP-XX-DR-L-0400 Harbour Park - Soft Landscape Proposals.pdf
2.69 MB
11632-LUC-HP-XX-DR-L-0601 Harbour Park - Typical Sections.pdf
310.89 KB
11632-LUC-BR-XX-DR-L-0001 - Beach Road Key Plan.pdf
1.05 MB
11632-LUC-BR-XX-DR-L-0002 - Beach Road Masterplan.pdf
1.06 MB
11632-LUC-BR-XX-DR-L-0003 - Rendered Masterplan.pdf
2.14 MB
11632-LUC-BR-XX-DR-L-0200 - Beach Road Hardworks.pdf
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11632-LUC-BR-XX-DR-L-0400 - Beach Road Softworks.pdf
1.33 MB
11632-LUC-BR-XX-DR-L-0601 Section 1 of 2.pdf
6.83 MB
11632-LUC-BR-XX-DR-L-0602 Section 2 of 2.pdf
5.63 MB
11632-LUC-BR-XX-VS-L-0800 Visualisation.pdf
2.65 MB