Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedCommercialDecided 12 January 2024

Yew Point Hodson Bay, townlands of Barrymore Kiltoom Athlone, Co. Roscommon

Construction of 36 timber eco-cabins on stilts, guest shelters, and shop refurbishment at Yew Point.

2360204 · Roscommon County Council · Lodged 3 November 2023

Reference
2360204
Authority
Roscommon County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
3 November 2023
Residential units
45
Floor area
1878.3 m²

Summary

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This development proposal includes the construction of 36 timber eco-cabins raised on stilts, consisting of 12 family cabins and 24 two-person cabins. It also features woodland conservation and regeneration, 4 guest shelters, an electric buggy charging shelter, and the extension and refurbishment of an existing shop.

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Official record

Development description

Permission for development consisting of: a) conservation and protection of all existing woodland areas and the natural environment as a fundamental objective of the development, b) regeneration of the former woodland areas towards the centre of the yew point peninsula, now largely depleted following generations of agricultural activity, with the extensive planting of native tree species of irish provenance, c) construction of 36 no. Timber eco-cabins providing 12 no. Family cabins and 24 no. Two-person cabins raised on stilts above ground levels, to conserve existing ground conditions and preserve through routes for movement of wildlife. The cabins arranged in five clusters confined to the southern portion of the lands, carefully respond to their specific site context, respecting existing woodlands and topographical conditions, d) provision of 4 no. Timber guest shelters distributed across the site, and a covered shelter to facilitate the charging and storing of electric golf buggies, e) extension and refurbishment of the existing building/shop, with minor internal reconfigurations and the upgrading of the exterior with slatted timber screens, new doors and windows and a covered deck area, f) construction of an environmental induction area to facilitate the immersion of guests in environmental topics and the principles of fully sustainable living, and inform them, specifically, on the ecology and biodiversity of the yew point/lough ree area, g) all cabins and other new structures are designed to minimise environmental impact and disruption through the off-site fabrication of the main components, careful siting and reversible forms of construction. Materials of low embedded carbon are to be used and operational carbon is minimised through the use of renewable sources of energy. Surface water run-off is dealt with by strategically located rain gardens to filter and slowly release rainwater into the ground, h) sustainable energy sources with the use of renewable solar photovoltaic panels as the primary source of energy generation for the entire development, i) provision of slatted timber entrance gate structure to provide vehicular access and a covered pedestrian entrance with related signage, j) construction of 1 no. Reinforced "grass-crete" surfaced car park at the existing site entrance providing 48 no. Car parking spaces in total (1 no. Car parking space per cabin and 12 no. Staff car parking spaces). The car parking provision includes 10 no. Ev charg

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Un-zonedR1
“See detailed explanation on the Roscommmon County Development Plan website (rosdevplan.ie).”

National zoning type: Strategic reserve, White land

Objective set by the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 25 March 2025.

Notified floor area: 64 m²

9 commencement notices are linked to this development.

Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.

Key dates

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  1. Application received3 November 2023
  2. Decision due12 January 2024
  3. Decision issued12 January 2024
  4. Grant issued16 February 2024
  5. Permission expiry15 February 2029

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