Permission for development which consists of; Uisce Éireann, intend to apply for permission for development at Merlin…

Application details

Planning reference

2460226

Council

Galway City Council

Proposal description

Permission for development which consists of; Uisce Éireann, intend to apply for permission for development at Merlin Park Pumping Station in the townland of Merlin Park, Old Dublin Road, Galway. The development will consist of a new c. 950m3 underground storage tank that will provide additional wastewater storage capacity to the Merlin Park pumping station. Associated works include overground kiosks and passive odour control units, underground sewerage manholes, watermain, chambers, tank washdown units, tank mixer, 2.0m high perimeter security fencing including vehicular and pedestrian gates and 0.45m high wall, filter drains, replacement of the existing pumps and control panel, associated landscaping and all associated site development works above and below ground. A Natura Impact Statement is included with the planning application.

Location / address

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

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

11 Jul 2024

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

27 Aug 2024

Appeal lodged

19 Sept 2024

Appeal decision

Grant permission with revised conditions

Appeal decision date

11 Jul 2025

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the council planning record and An Coimisiún Pleanála appeal records.

1. Application received

   11 Jul 2024

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   27 Aug 2024

3. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   19 Sept 2024Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

4. Appeal decision: Grant permission with revised conditions

   11 Jul 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case