The Galway Harbour Company hereby notifies you of the submission of further information in relation to an application to An Bord Pleanála for the extension of Galway Harbour (hereinafter referred to as the Proposed Project), comprised under planning reference number 61.PA0033.
An Bord Pleanála has requested that given the passage of time since the submission of the original planning application, and in accordance with Section 37F(1)(a) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), Galway Harbour Company should have the opportunity to update, where appropriate, the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) and any other information submitted. The Further Information has been prepared in response to that request from An Bord Pleanála.
The Further Information can be viewed and is available for inspection or for purchase for a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the following locations from 6th December 2024 to 7th February 2025 during its public opening hours: -
The Offices of An Bord Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1
The Offices of Galway City Council, City Hall, College Road, Galway, H91X4K8
The Offices of the Harbour Company, Harbour Offices, New Docks, Galway.
The Further Information can also be accessed at the following website:
www.galwayharbourextension.com
www.pleanala.ie/en-ie/case/pa0033
The original planning application documentation is also available on the Galway Harbour Extension website.
Submissions/ observations in relation to the Further Information only may be made to An Bord Pleanála, in writing,
during a period commencing on the 6th of December 2024 up to the 7th of February 2025, and relating to:
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The implications of the proposed development for proper planning and sustainable development.
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The likely effects on the environment of the proposed development, if carried out.
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The likely significant effects of the proposed development on a European Site, if carried out.
An Bord Pleanála shall have regard to submissions / observations made on foot of this invitation.
A submission can be submitted by hand or by post to An Bord Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Rotunda, Dublin 1.
D01 V902, or by email to: laps@pleanala.ie
An Bord Pleanála may grant permission to the Application with or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission the Application. A person may question the validity of a decision of An Bord Pleanála by way of an application for judicial review under Order 84 of the rules of the Superior Courts (as amended).
Practical information on the review mechanism can be accessed under the heading Legal Notices - Judicial Review Notice on An Bord Pleanála website (www.pleanala.ie) or on the Citizens Information Service website
Submissions / observations from Galway City Council must be received by An Bord Pleanála by no later than 5:30pm on the 7th of February 2025.
Any enquiries relating to the application process should be directed to the Strategic Infrastructure Development Section of An Bord Pleanála (Telephone Number 01 858 8100).