GrantedAlterationsDecided 2 May 2023

DAINGEAN GAA CLUB, TOWNPARKS PHILIPSTOWN, DAINGEAN CO. OFFALY R35 XK12

Retention of floodlights and permission for a clubhouse extension, new astroturf pitch, and site works.

22607 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 24 November 2022

Reference: 22607
Authority: Offaly County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 24 November 2022

Summary

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The application seeks retention for four 18m high floodlights. It also requests permission for a two-storey extension to the clubhouse, demolition of a small rear extension, construction of a new all-weather sports pitch with a ball wall, security fencing, six additional floodlights, and car park upgrades.

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Storeys: 2
Floor area: 298 m²

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Development description

Installation of 4 no. Floodlights (18m high) located to the south of the existing football pitch. Planning permission for (1) a two storey extension (298.3 sqm) to the west (rear) of the existing clubhouse. The ground floor level will include a remote office hub, kitchenette, public w/c's, storage areas, shop and the upgrading of changing rooms with showers and w/c. First floor level will include a gym and studio area. (2) alterations to be made to the existing doors and windows to the west, north & south elevations. (3) alterations to the existing clubhouse roof will be made to facilitate the first floor level and the existing west (rear) extension (22.1 sqm) will be demolished. (4) a new 60m by 35m all-weather sports pitch with artificial (astroturf) playing surface, with ball wall 19m in length and 6m in height, to the southeast boundary. (5) permission is sought to install 5m high security fencing around the perimeter of the proposed astroturf pitch and 6 no. Floodlights (6m high). (6) permission is also sought for to upgrade the existing car parking areas and to install new drainage, along with all associated site works. (7) permission is sought to decommission the existing 12m high floodlights and replace with 4 no. Floodlights (18m high) to the north of the existing football pitch

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“Shall be taken to include the use of land for; parks, public woodland, pedestrian routes and greenways, riparian zones, housing estate open spaces, development incidental to the enjoyment of open space.”

National zoning type: Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
13 Meadow Court, Daingean, Offaly	Apr 2025	€270,000	377 m
Killeen Road, Daingean, Co. Offaly	Feb 2025	€300,000	399 m
8 Meadow Court, Daingean, Offaly	Dec 2025	€265,000	417 m
30meadowcourt, Daingean, Tullamore	Mar 2026	€322,000	422 m
50 Meadow Court, Daingean, Offaly	Jun 2026	€315,000	434 m
34 Meadow Court, Daingean, Offaly	Jan 2026	€275,000	480 m

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Key dates

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Application received24 November 2022
Further information requested26 January 2023
Further information received5 April 2023
Decision due2 May 2023
Decision issued2 May 2023
Grant issued6 June 2023
Permission expiry5 June 2028

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