For the erection of a 15 m telecommunications structure supporting 4 no. receiving dishes…

Application details

Planning reference

2561838

Council

Galway County Council

Proposal description

For the erection of a 15 m telecommunications structure supporting 4 no. receiving dishes, dual bay cabinet on concrete foundation, palisade fence with access gate, concrete plinth, white stone compound ground finish, and all ancillary development works. The development is required to carry the broadband data from the new high speed fibre broadband network on the island to the mainland by radio link to connect to the NBI national fibre network as part of the government’s national broadband plan to provide high speed broadband to all parts of the country that are not available commercially, including the islands, at the same data speed. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and submitted in support of this planning application

Location / address

Inis Oirr, Lands at Castle Village, Co. Galway

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

12 Dec 2025

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

REFUSED

Council decision date

12 Feb 2026

Appeal lodged

11 Mar 2026

Appeal decision

Refuse permission

Appeal decision date

14 Jul 2026