Cappagh Road, Barna, Galway
Retention of a 24-metre high telecommunications monopole for a temporary period of 12 months in Barna.
2460031 · Galway City Council · Lodged 2 February 2024
- Reference
- 2460031
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 2 February 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe applicant is seeking temporary retention permission for 12 months for an existing 24-metre high monopole, antennas, dishes, and associated equipment. The site is currently subject to an enforcement notice.
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Official record
Development description
Permission for development which consists of retention permission for a temporary period of 12 months in respect of a 24 metre high monopole together with antennas, dishes and associated telecommunications equipment enclosed by security fencing using an existing access track. The existing development, previous planning application reference 18/173, is subject to an enforcement notice reference ud: 15/019
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for the development of agriculture and to protect rural character”
Objective set by the Galway City Development Plan 2023 - 2029 (2023–2029). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Tor Bui, Cappagh Rd, Barna | Feb 2026 | €705,000 | 442 m |
| 16 Tor Bui, Cappagh Rd, Galway | Oct 2025 | €450,000 | 466 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received2 February 2024
- Decision due28 March 2024
- Decision issued27 March 2024
- Appeal submitted22 April 2024
- Appeal decided22 January 2025
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
Permission for retention (Previous Planning Application 15/145) for an existing development which consists of…
Barna , Cappagh Road , Galway
18173Galway CityLodged 1 Jun 2018Retention
- Refused80 m away
Permission for development which will consist of permission to erect a 24m high telecommunications lattice…
Barna , Cappagh Road , Co.Galway
22104Galway CityLodged 26 Apr 2022Infrastructure
- Granted110 m away
Permission for development which consists of: to erect a 24m high telecommunications lattice structure…
Cappagh Road , Barna , Galway
2460137Galway CityLodged 10 May 2024Infrastructure
- Awaiting decision170 m away
Permission to construct an extension to the rear, detached classroom
Little Stars Creche , Cappagh Road , Barna
17131Galway CityLodged 18 May 2017Commercial
- Refused230 m away
Permission for development which will consist of construction of a dwelling house and new domestic wastewater…
Cappagh Road , Galway
21337Galway CityLodged 18 Oct 2021New dwelling
- Granted230 m away
Permission for development which consists of: to install two roof lights to the front of his dwelling house
41 Maoilin , Knocknacarra , Galway
2660005Galway CityLodged 15 Jan 2026Alterations
- Granted240 m away
Permission for development which consists of: to install two roof lights to the front of his dwelling house
40 Maoilin , Knocknacarra , Galway
2660130Galway CityLodged 16 Apr 2026Alterations
- Granted300 m away
Permission for development which consists of: The construction of a single dwelling house and detached…
Cappagh Road , Galway , .
2560399Galway CityLodged 23 Dec 2025New dwelling
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