the development proposes the following: The delivery of a network of walking and cycling…

Proposed development

the development proposes the following: The delivery of a network of walking and cycling trails on Bord Na Móna lands. This will include the repurposing of 5.2km on existing former rail bed, 3.1km along existing bog headlands / former high fields and 185m along pre-existing machine access routes. The construction of car and / or bicycle parking facilities at a number of gateway locations along the proposed route. This will include 1 no. type 02 gateway, 2 no. type 03 gateway, 1 no. type 04 gateway, 3 no. rest points. The provision of 1 no. proposed Type 03 Gateway (LD-03-03) is located at the previously permitted Knappogue Bog Amenity Trail as permitted under Longford County Council Part 8. No. 79. The provision of a Type 02 Gateway (LD-02-01) at Lanesborough which will consist of the development of a pavilion structure, ramp and stairs structure to access the car parking facility. The provision of a pavilion and totem feature at Gateways (LD-03-03 & LD03-06) and the provision of a Thematic Experience comprising a framed structure extending to 8.0 meters with a visitor periscope to view the surrounding landscape, along the northern section of the route within the Cloonmore townland. The provision a Type 04 Gateway (LD-04-04), with the provision of handrails at the existing bridge and the provision of a new fence line along the centre line of the bridge with key holder gated access for maintenance vehicles located in the townland Begnagh. Improvement works to 8 no. existing agricultural crossings. The provision of upgrade works at road crossings (LD-00-02 & LD-00-05). The erection of wayfinding and interpretive signage at Gateway locations and along the route. Fencing and screening will be erected where required for health and safety and biodiversity reasons. This will include; 520 meters of screening along the permitted Knappoge Bog section. 1065 meters of screening along the Begnagh Bog section. The implementation of Nature Based Drainage proposals at the Gateway locations to cater for surface water drainage at car park locations. The demolition and removal of 2 No. existing level crossing gates and associated support structure at proposed road crossing locations at Gateways (LD-03-03 & LD-03-06). All other ancillary and associated site works. The application is accompanied by a NIS

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Permission was granted on 26 Nov 2024. Third parties may appeal within four weeks; after that the permission is final and works can start once a commencement notice is lodged.

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