For the construction of a new single storey dwelling

Linda Dooley‑Burke has lodged a new planning application with Galway County Council for a single‑storey dwelling at Marshallspark in Oranmore, Co Galway. The proposal also includes an ancillary domestic gym or store, a new access road, and the installation of a private wastewater treatment system together with a percolation area to manage effluent from the site. All associated site works are part of the submission.

The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) that assesses potential effects on protected natural habitats and species in the area. The council received the application on 5 May 2026, with a decision deadline set for 29 June 2026. On 26 June 2026 Galway County Council issued a refusal notice under decision code REFUSED.

The refusal means that Dooley‑Burke’s proposal will not proceed in its current form and she would

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