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For the development of a quarry for the extraction of sand in a phased basis over an…

Lomaunaghbaun , Tuam , Co. Galway

Appeal decision: CONDITIONAL (2026-09-07)

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Proposed use
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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.

  1. Application received
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    NPAD · source SHA-256: 7c0f5c671f5a567037c06800963e1270a5da540148d8e56349365c34b48be65b · field: ReceivedDate

  2. Further information requested
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    NPAD · source SHA-256: 7c0f5c671f5a567037c06800963e1270a5da540148d8e56349365c34b48be65b · field: FIRequestDate

  3. Further information received
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    NPAD · source SHA-256: 7c0f5c671f5a567037c06800963e1270a5da540148d8e56349365c34b48be65b · field: FIRecDate

  4. Council decisionGranted with conditions
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    NPAD · source SHA-256: 7c0f5c671f5a567037c06800963e1270a5da540148d8e56349365c34b48be65b · field: DecisionDate

  5. Appeal submitted
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    NPAD · source SHA-256: 7c0f5c671f5a567037c06800963e1270a5da540148d8e56349365c34b48be65b · field: AppealSubmittedDate

  6. Appeal decisionGranted with conditions
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    NPAD · source SHA-256: 7c0f5c671f5a567037c06800963e1270a5da540148d8e56349365c34b48be65b · field: AppealDecisionDate

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 Lomaunaghbaun , Tuam , Co. Galway. Proposal excerpt: “for the development of a quarry for the extraction of sand in a phased basis over an area of c. 6.2 ha by an average depth of 3m from existing ground levels. The development will consist of: i. Installation of a processi…” The appeal outcome is recorded separately from the council decision; the council decision alone gives an incomplete history.

Location & nearby applications

Lomaunaghbaun , Tuam , Co. Galway

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Nearby applications

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Documents & sources

Galway County Council · Reference 2460013

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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
for the development of a quarry for the extraction of sand in a phased basis over an area of c. 6.2 ha by an average depth of 3m from existing ground levels. The development will consist of: i. Installation of a processing plant and associated components; ii. Stockpiling of topsoil removed during quarrying for future implementation of a restoration plan; iii. Construction of a refuelling area; iv. Installation of a site office (30 sqm); v. Installation of a wastewater holding tank (63.6 sqm); vi. Installation of a weighbridge and wheel wash; vii. Installation of a new site entrance along with road reprofiling works on the L2232; viii. Installation of a groundwater well; ix. Provision of drainage infrastructure including a new hydrocarbon interceptor and surface drains on hardstanding; x. All associated site development and operational works; and xi. Site restoration following the cessation of sand extraction works. Permission is sought for an operational lifetime of 10 years. The Planning Application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Natura Impact Statement
Application details
Reference
2460013
Site address
Lomaunaghbaun , Tuam , Co. Galway
Homes in source field
0 (proposal, not completions)
Reported floor area (m²)
0
Application type
PERMISSION
Latest reported outcome
Appeal decision: CONDITIONAL (2026-09-07)
Date received
January 09, 2024
Decision due
September 12, 2024
Council decision date
September 12, 2024
Authority
Galway County Council

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