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To construct a camper van campsite which includes toilet facilities and wash up…

Gorteenacra , Athenry , Co. Galway

Further Information

Applicant: Not supplied in our sources
Proposed use: See council description

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The story so far

Application timeline

Recorded milestones for this application. A permission is not evidence that building work has started.

21 Jan 2026Application received
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NPAD · source SHA-256: 7c0f5c671f5a567037c06800963e1270a5da540148d8e56349365c34b48be65b · field: ReceivedDate
11 Mar 2026Further information requested
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NPAD · source SHA-256: 7c0f5c671f5a567037c06800963e1270a5da540148d8e56349365c34b48be65b · field: FIRequestDate
3 Sep 2026Further information received
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NPAD · source SHA-256: 7c0f5c671f5a567037c06800963e1270a5da540148d8e56349365c34b48be65b · field: FIRecDate

What changed

First retained observation; this does not establish that the application is new.

Observed: 21 September 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.

Why it matters locally

The proposal concerns Gorteenacra , Athenry , Co. Galway. Proposal excerpt: “to construct a camper van campsite which includes toilet facilities and wash up building. Outline planning permission is also sought for 8 glamping pods. The overall proposal includes an access road and parking for the e…”

Location & nearby applications

Gorteenacra , Athenry , Co. Galway

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Nearby applications

Closest retained records in this county within 5 km, measured between map points. Proximity does not establish a shared site.

for the change of use of an existing ground floor commercial shop unit/restaurant known as 'The Claymore' to private resident…About 300 m · Athenry , Northgate Street , Co.GalwayRef 26118 · Permission granted with conditions
for the construction of 12 no. residential units. The development will consist of the construction of: • A three storey apart…About 400 m · Caherroyn , Athenry , Co. GalwayRef 2661493 · New Application
for provision of an extension to the existing warehouse building (Permitted under Pl. Ref. 05/5047 and extended under Pl. Ref…About 1.0 km · Caherroyn , Athenry , Co. GalwayRef 2660229 · Permission granted with conditions
to construct a dweling house and domestic garage and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 301.6 SQ…About 1.1 km · Raheen ,Ref 26142 · Permission granted without conditions
to construct a two storey side extension to existing dwelling house, along with associated site worksAbout 1.1 km · Ballydavid South , No. 12 Pairc Na Ri , Athenry Co. GalwayRef 2660928 · Permission granted with conditions

Documents & sources

Galway County Council · Reference 267

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Source records and verification details

Change record: NPAD · source SHA-256: 7c0f5c671f5a567037c06800963e1270a5da540148d8e56349365c34b48be65b

Proposal: NPAD · source SHA-256: 7c0f5c671f5a567037c06800963e1270a5da540148d8e56349365c34b48be65b

Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-21T10:00:53.033635+00:00. Source dataset date: 2026-09-15.

Full description from the council file

to construct a camper van campsite which includes toilet facilities and wash up building. Outline planning permission is also sought for 8 glamping pods. The overall proposal includes an access road and parking for the entire development including all associated works and services

Application details

Reference: 267
Site address: Gorteenacra , Athenry , Co. Galway
Homes in source field: 0 (proposal, not completions)
Reported floor area (m²): 0
Application type: PERMISSION
Latest reported outcome: Further Information
Date received: January 21, 2026
Authority: Galway County Council

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