Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedInfrastructureDecided 25 February 2026

Waterways Ireland Shannon Navigation, downstream of Victoria Lock in the townland of Clonahenoge (river location adjacent to R42WF97), Co. Offaly

Silt removal and maintenance works on the Shannon Navigation near Victoria Lock.

2560143 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 25 April 2025

Reference
2560143
Authority
Offaly County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
25 April 2025

Summary

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Essential maintenance works to the Shannon Navigation involving the removal of 710 cubic metres of silt downstream of Victoria Lock. The works require access through the curtilage of Victoria Lock House and Victoria Lock, which are protected structures, though no physical alterations to the structures are proposed.

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Development description

Essential maintenance works to the shannon navigation in accordance with waterways ireland’s statutory remit comprising of the following: (i) removal of 710m3 silt build up, downstream of victoria lock. (ii) all works ancillary and incidental to the maintenance item referred to in (i) above. An ecological impact assessment (ecia) and natura impact statement (nis) has been prepared in respect of the planning application. The proposed maintenance works will require access through the front and rear curtilage of victoria lock house (rps no. 38-04) and use of the field to the rear of victoria lock house beyond its immediate curtilage & access only through the east and south curtilage of victoria lock (rps 38-05). No works or alterations to the physical structure of either the lock house, its associated outhouses or to the lock, are required as part of proposed maintenance works.

Key dates

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  1. Application received25 April 2025
  2. Further information requested19 June 2025
  3. Further information received23 December 2025
  4. Decision due25 February 2026
  5. Decision issued25 February 2026
  6. Grant issued31 March 2026
  7. Permission expiry30 March 2031

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