Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedInfrastructureDecided 21 July 2025

Buggaun River at Jamestown, R390, Mullingar

Instream restoration of 500m of the Buggaun River near Mullingar to improve biodiversity.

2460505 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 23 December 2024

Reference
2460505
Authority
Westmeath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
23 December 2024

Summary

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The project aims to improve biodiversity and conservation for Brown Trout. It involves introducing spawning gravel, creating holding pools, and providing fencing and drinking troughs.

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Development description

Instream restoration of approximately 500m of the buggaun river, to improve biodiversity and conservation for brown trout. Involves the introduction of spawning gravel, creation of holding pools, provision of fencing and drinking troughs. An nis was prepared and is included in the planning documents

Key dates

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  1. Application received23 December 2024
  2. Further information requested25 February 2025
  3. Further information received27 May 2025
  4. Decision due21 July 2025
  5. Decision issued21 July 2025
  6. Grant issued28 August 2025
  7. Permission expiry27 August 2030

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