Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedInfrastructureDecided 27 May 2026

Townland of Lea More, County Offaly, Offaly

Development of a wayfinding thematic experience, landmark structure, and solar panels on Bord na Móna lands.

2660177 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 2 April 2026

Reference
2660177
Authority
Offaly County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
2 April 2026

Summary

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This application seeks to amend a previously permitted recreational cycle and walkway. The development includes a truncated pyramid landmark structure with a rainwater fountain, PV solar panels, bicycle parking, and landscaping on a 0.12-hectare site.

Infrastructuretourismcyclewaysolarlandmark
Floor area
1,200 m²

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Development description

Development of an amendment to the permitted planning application (planning reference 25/60014) located on bord na móna lands within the townlands of cloncraff or bloomhill, clonascra, ballyduff, clonaderg, doon demesne, lackagh beg, lackagh more, cormore and corbeg, corbane, ballydaly, kilcolgan beg, turraun, lea beg, lea more, oughter, derrymore, bunakeeran, lumcloon and broughal in county offaly. The proposed development which is the subject of this application is located on a site extending to 0.12 hectares in the townland of lea more in county offaly. The proposed amendment will consist of; i. The development of a wayfinding thematic experience to enhance the permitted recreational shared cycle and walkway on bord na móna lands. The thematic experience will consist of a truncated pyramid landmark structure comprising a rainwater fountain and a perimeter drain. Ii. The provision of pv panels, bicycle parking, staggered gates, associated hard and soft landscaping and all other ancillary and associated site work

Key dates

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  1. Application received2 April 2026
  2. Decision due27 May 2026
  3. Decision issued27 May 2026
  4. Grant issued30 June 2026
  5. Permission expiry11 September 2030

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