Permission for development which consists of a new 949m3 underground storage tank and all associated works.

Application details

Planning reference

23134

Council

Galway City Council

Proposal description

Permission for development which consists of a new 949m3 underground storage tank and all associated works. The underground storage tank will provide additional wastewater storage capacity to the Merlin Park pumping station. Associated works include site clearance works, overground kiosks and passive odour control units, underground sewerage manholes, watermain chambers, tank washdown units, tank mixer, 2.4m high security fencing including vehicular and pedestrian gates and 0.45m high wall, bollards, filter drains, etc. Landscaping on the site will include new trees, grassed areas, wildflower areas, footpaths, filter drains, shrub planting, etc. The existing 1500mm diameter surface water sewer will be diverted to avoid the new storage tank. The application is for a 10 year planning permission

Location / address

Merlin Park Pumping Station, in the townland of Merlin Park, Old Dublin Road

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

31 May 2023

Council status

WITHDRAWN

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

19 Jul 2023

Appeal lodged

14 Aug 2023

Appeal decision

Application withdrawn S.140(1)(a)

Appeal decision date

29 Sept 2023