2660805: Cloonascragh, Tuam, Co. Galway
for amendments to the transformer compound development permitted under Galway County Council Planning Register Reference 25/60096 as follows: Modifications to the consented transformer compound palisade fence to include a single pedestrian access gate; construction of an interface (marshalling) kiosk and plinth located at the boundary between the transformer compound and the existing Cloon 110kV substation (interface kiosk to be enclosed by 2.6m tall palisade fence including a gate); construction of approx. 15m (length) of 1.5m wide walkway comprising of crushed limestone on geotextile, to connect Cloon substation fenced enclosure with the interface (marshalling) kiosk fenced enclosure; approx. 50m of 110kV underground electrical cable connecting the transformer compound to the existing Cloon Substation; construction of 6.5m high x 13m long fire wall within compound and; all associated site development, drainage, access and reinstatement works. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply
- Status
- Conditional
- Lodged
- 21 May 2026
- Decided
- 14 Jul 2026
- Time to decision
- 54 days (median for Tuam: 55 days)
- Type
- Permission
- Council
- Galway County Council
- Council record
- eplanning.ie/GalwayCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660805/0
- Town
- Tuam
- Street
- Sold prices on Cloonascragh: 6 recorded sales, median €110,651
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Planning history at this address
- 256009631 Jan 2025 · Conditional · for a ten-year planning permission for an electrical transformer compound comprising (i) a…
- 246144125 Oct 2024 · Refused · of a single storey shed used for the temporary storage of recyclable dry metals. Permissio…
- 246119010 Sept 2024 · Conditional · for an amendment planning application to the previously granted permission under planning …
- 22117517 Nov 2022 · Conditional · for the development consisting of a wind energy development comprising of one electricity …
How applications in Tuam are decided
| Decided | Granted | Refused | Withdrawn | Median days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applications | 404 | 82% | 13% | 5% | 55 |
| Permission applications | 308 | 83% | 12% | 5% | 62 |
Counted from the 404 decided applications in Tuam on this site's record. Granted includes conditional grants; days run from lodging to decision.
Other applications on Cloonascragh
- 24133Cloonascragh, Tuam, Co Galway · Refused · 17 May 2024
- 2335Cloonascragh, Lavally, Tuam · Conditional · 2 Feb 2023
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Source: National Planning Application Database (NPAD), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (CC BY 4.0); look the application up on the council's ePlanning register for documents and the current status. A lodged application is not an approval; an approval is not proof of completed works. Applicant names are not published.