Permission for minor amendments to the sustainable eco-tourism project previously approved under Planning Ref. No…

Application details

Planning reference

2560020

Council

Roscommon County Council

Proposal description

Permission for minor amendments to the sustainable eco-tourism project previously approved under Planning Ref. No. PD/23/60204. The development, situated on a 59.71-hectare (147.55-acre) site, is a low-density visitor destination designed with minimal environmental impact, utilizing renewable energy, sustainable materials, and reversible construction methods. The proposed amendments are: a. minor relocation southward by c.7 metres of the permitted Environmental Induction Building with bicycle parking (8 spaces) relocated adjacent to the building, b. A small increase in the building’s floor area (from the permitted area of c.111 sq.m. to c.142 sq.m.), to include a café/restaurant (c.107 sq.m.) area, kitchen (c.28 sq.m.) and storage (c.6 sq.m.) to serve guests and staff only, enhancing the environmental education experience, with associated amendments to the building’s elevations. c. The addition of an external covered walkway (c.86 sq.m.) connecting the Environmental Induction Building as amended to the existing WC/shower facilities building. The application is supported by an addendum Natura Impact Statement (NIS) to the original NIS submitted under Ref. No. PD/23/60204 at

Location / address

Yew Point Hodson Bay , Barrymore Kiltoom , Athlone Co. Roscommon.

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

21 Jan 2025

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

13 Mar 2025

Final grant date

17 Apr 2025

Planning and construction timeline

Key dated milestones from planning, appeal and official building-control records.

1. Application received

   21 Jan 2025

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   13 Mar 2025

3. Final grant

   17 Apr 2025

4. Works commenced

   12 May 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data

5. Works commenced

   19 May 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data

6. Works commenced

   22 May 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data