To carry out alterations to an existing entrance to facilitate Forestry Clear-fell

Mary Ward has applied for permission from Galway County Council to alter an existing entrance at Tormaun in order to facilitate forestry clear‑fell operations. The application, received on 30 April 2026 and assigned reference 2660658, was refused by the council on 22 June 2026, two days before the decision deadline of 24 June. The applicant had sought changes to an existing access point to allow machinery used in clear‑fell forestry to enter the site more safely and efficiently. The council’s decision code is REFUSED. No further details were provided in the council file regarding the reasons for refusal or any conditions that might be imposed if the application were reconsidered.

The request was made by Mary Ward, who has not been identified as a representative of a forestry company but rather as an individual applicant. The site is located at Tormaun, within County Galway. The decision falls under the jurisdiction of Galway County Council’s planning authority for the area.

Readers wishing to review the full council file or the application details can consult the Galway County Council planning portal where reference 2660658 is listed.

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