GrantedInfrastructureDecided 9 December 2024

Bord Na Móna lands within the townlands of, Derries Carrickobreen Bunnahinly Cloonbonny Corralena Kilgarvan Glebe Ballynahownwood and Ballynahown, in County Westmeath

Development of a recreational cycle and walkway on Bord Na Móna lands, adjacent to a protected railway structure.

2460390 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 15 October 2024

Reference: 2460390
Authority: Westmeath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 15 October 2024

Summary

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The project involves creating a shared cycle and walkway on Bord Na Móna lands, repurposing former rail beds and bog headlands. The route runs adjacent to a protected narrow-gauge railway track and includes parking, EV charging spaces, and bridge upgrades.

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Development description

Development of a recreational shared cycle and walkway located on bord na móna lands within the townlands of derries, carrickobreen, bunnahinly, cloonbonny, corralena, kilgarvan glebe, ballynahownwood and ballynahown in county westmeath. A section of the narrow-gauge railway track of the railway line in cloonbonny and ballynahownwood townlands is a protected structure ref no. 035-009 which runs adjacent to the proposed cycle and walkway. The development proposes the following: the delivery of a shared cycle and walkway on bord na móna lands. This will include the repurposing of 3412 meters of existing former rail bed, 3131 meters along existing bog headlands / former high fields, and 473 meters along pre-existing machine access routes. 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: 1 no. Type 2 gateway, 2 no. Rest points. The type 2 gateway (wh-02-01) will include the provision of a walker totem, modular pavilion feature, and upgrades to the entrance from the local road. Upgrade works to river bridge (21-200). Upgrade works to 4 no. Local access road crossings, and 3 no. Agricultural crossings. The erection of wayfinding and interpretative signage at gateway locations along the route. 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. Fencing and screening will be erected where required for health and safety and biodiversity reasons which will include 4058 meters of ecological screening. All other ancillary and associated site work. The application is accompanied by a natura impact statement (nis)

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Application received15 October 2024
Decision due9 December 2024
Decision issued9 December 2024
Grant issued29 January 2025
Permission expiry28 January 2030

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