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Planning near you · Galway · Ref 2561551

The "change of use" of part of this existing historical property to facilitate…

Newton Clashard, Abbeyknockmoy, Co. Galway

Withdrawn

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.

  1. Application received
    Source: NPAD

    NPAD · source SHA-256: f999060e6658420f747997b0357583cca18179bd64b8b4e466b6cd641aff4dff · field: ReceivedDate

  2. Further information requested
    Source: NPAD

    NPAD · source SHA-256: f999060e6658420f747997b0357583cca18179bd64b8b4e466b6cd641aff4dff · field: FIRequestDate

  3. Further information received
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    NPAD · source SHA-256: f999060e6658420f747997b0357583cca18179bd64b8b4e466b6cd641aff4dff · field: FIRecDate

  4. Withdrawal recorded
    Source: NPAD

    NPAD · source SHA-256: f999060e6658420f747997b0357583cca18179bd64b8b4e466b6cd641aff4dff · field: WithdrawnDate

What changed

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

Observed: 30 September 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.

Why it matters locally

The proposal concerns Newton Clashard , Abbeyknockmoy , Co. Galway. Proposal excerpt: “for the "change of use" of part of this existing historical property to facilitate agri-tourism and as described as follows: the refurbishment and conversion of the existing attached barns (Block C) into 3 apartments and…”

The source records zero homes despite housing wording. Do not use this as a verified housing total.

Location & nearby applications

Newton Clashard , Abbeyknockmoy , Co. Galway

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Nearby applications

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Documents & sources

Galway County Council · Reference 2561551

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Source records and verification details

Change record: NPAD · source SHA-256: f999060e6658420f747997b0357583cca18179bd64b8b4e466b6cd641aff4dff

Proposal: NPAD · source SHA-256: f999060e6658420f747997b0357583cca18179bd64b8b4e466b6cd641aff4dff

Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-30T08:17:21.037493+00:00. Source dataset date: 2026-09-29.

Full description from the council file
for the "change of use" of part of this existing historical property to facilitate agri-tourism and as described as follows: the refurbishment and conversion of the existing attached barns (Block C) into 3 apartments and facilities areas & the refurbishment and conversion of the old attached service area wing (Block B) into 3 Apartments and facilities areas; the recovery & refurbishment of the main residence (Block A) that maintains the existing character and use of the dwelling; to upgrade the existing courtyard and gardens to reflect the original design and character of the property; to install a new proprietary effluent treatment system and percolation area to replace the old style septic tank system; the provision of a ground-mounted solar panel system within part of the overall estate grounds. The above proposed developments are proposed for the existing Newton House, which is a protected structure RPS No. 84
Application details
Reference
2561551
Site address
Newton Clashard, Abbeyknockmoy, Co. Galway
Homes in source field
0 (proposal, not completions)
Reported floor area (m²)
0
Application type
PERMISSION
Latest reported outcome
Withdrawn
Date received
October 22, 2025
Authority
Galway County Council

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