To remodel and extend the existing old vacant (semi-derelict) cottage

Bruce Ediagbonya has lodged an incomplete planning application with Galway County Council to remodel and extend the old vacant cottage at Ross Lodge in Kilkilvery Townland, Headford, Co. Galway. The proposal would see the existing semi‑derelict structure upgraded and expanded, with the addition of a domestic garage. The applicant also seeks permission to install a new effluent treatment system and a new percolation area, together with all associated works required to bring the site up to current environmental and building standards.

The application, received on 30 April 2026, is still pending review by the council. No decision has yet been made, and the applicant has not yet supplied all the documentation required for a full assessment. As a result, the status remains “incompleted application” in the council’s planning register.

The proposed works would bring the cottage into a more usable condition and provide a suitable storage space for the owner’s vehicles. The new effluent treatment system and percolation area are intended to manage wastewater in line with local environmental regulations, ensuring that the site does not adversely affect the surrounding land or watercourses.

Residents of Headford and the wider Kilkilvery area will be able to comment on the proposal through the council’s public consultation process, which will be opened once the application is formally submitted. The council will consider the impact on the local setting, the visual character of the cottage, and the adequacy of the proposed drainage and waste treatment measures before any decision is taken.

For more details see the Galway County Council planning file (reference 2660655).

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