Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedInfrastructureDecided 18 August 2025

Bord Na Móna lands, within the townlands of Ballybeg Derryvella and Lanespark, in County Tipperary

Development of a recreational shared cycle and walkway on Bord na Móna lands with parking and EV charging.

2560154 · Tipperary County Council · Lodged 28 February 2025

Reference
2560154
Authority
Tipperary County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
28 February 2025

Summary

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The project involves creating a shared cycle and walkway to connect to the Loch Dhoire Bhile Loop, repurposing former rail beds and bog headlands. It includes constructing car and bicycle parking facilities, EV charging spaces, wayfinding signage, and drainage systems.

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Development description

A recreational shared cycle and walkway to connect into the existing loch dhoire bhile loop - a) the delivery of a shared cycle and walkway on bord na móna lands. This will include the repurposing of 602 meters of existing former rail bed, 2859 meters along existing bog headlands / former high fields, and 721 meters along pre-existing machine access routes, b) the construction of car and / or bicycle parking facilities at a number of gateway locations along the proposed route and the provision of ev charging spaces at the gateway locations. This will include; i. 2 no. Type 2 gateways, ii. 1 no. Type 4 gateway, iii. 1 no. Minor rest points, c) upgrade works to 1 no. Local access road crossing and 4 no. Agricultural access crossings, d) the erection of wayfinding and interpretative signage at gateway locations along the route, e) the implementation of sustainable drainage systems (suds) nature-based drainage proposals at the gateway locations to cater for surface water drainage at car park locations, f) fencing and screening will be erected where required for health and safety and biodiversity reasons which will include 2250 meters of screening and 1925 meters of boundary treatment fencing, g) all other ancillary and associated site work. This planning application is accompanied by a natura impact statement (nis)

Key dates

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  1. Application received28 February 2025
  2. Further information requested24 April 2025
  3. Further information received25 June 2025
  4. Decision due19 August 2025
  5. Decision issued18 August 2025
  6. Appeal submitted15 September 2025
  7. Appeal decided27 January 2026
  8. Permission expiry26 January 2031

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