Construction of a new Astroturf pitch: 1.Raise the existing ground level 1.9m to accommodate a new Astroturf pitch.

Application details

Planning reference

2360084

Council

Offaly County Council

Proposal description

Construction of a new Astroturf pitch: 1.Raise the existing ground level 1.9m to accommodate a new Astroturf pitch. 2. A new 70m by 40m all-weather sports pitch with artificial (Astroturf) playing surface, with a ball wall 40m in length and in 6m height to the northeast boundary. 3. To install 5m security fencing around the perimeter of the proposed pitch and 6 no. 12m high LED floodlights. 4.To upgrade the existing car parking area and to construct a new car parking area, consisting of 108 car parking spaces and 2 no. bus parking bays. The car park area will be upgraded with base course, drainage, kerbing, 8m high LED street lighting and landscaping. 5. To fill land to allow for the proposed flat surface Astroturf pitch and car park and to install new drainage where required 6. To upgrade the existing 10no. floodlighting on the existing football pitch with LED floodlights and all associated site works. Permission is also sought to construct a gym (241.3sqm) to the north of the proposed pitch

Location / address

Mucklagh , Tullamore , Co. Offaly

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

24 Aug 2023

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

1. Application received

   24 Aug 2023