A recreational shared cycle and walkway located on Bord na Móna lands
On Bord na Móna lands within the townlands of, Clonmacnoise Tullaghbeg Clonfinlough and Clonascra, Co. Offaly
1.5 ha · Lodged
Planning application 2660489 to Offaly County Council: A recreational shared cycle and walkway located on Bord na Móna lands within the townlands of Clonmacnoise, Tullaghbeg, Clonfinlough, at Bord na Móna lands within the townlands, Clonmacnoise Tullaghbeg. A council decision is due by 5 November 2026.
This application amends 2560014, which carries the original file.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Council decision due
Key facts
Proposed development
a recreational shared cycle and walkway located on Bord na Móna lands within the townlands of Clonmacnoise, Tullaghbeg, Clonfinlough and Clonascra in County Offaly. The shared cycle and walkway proposes to connect into the permitted Midlands Trail Network in Offaly (Pl Ref 25/60014). The development proposes the following; a) The delivery of approximately 5 kilometres of shared cycle and walkway on Bord na Móna lands. This will include the repurposing of 1,419 metres of existing former rail bed, 1,522 meters along existing bog headlands, and 2,058 meters along an elevated timber boardwalk. b) The construction of 1 no. Type 4 Gateway including bicycle parking and seating. c) Upgrade works to 2 no. local access road crossings, 2 no. agricultural / access crossings, and 1 no. underpass. d) The provision of an integrated viewing point located at the Mongan Bog section of the route. e) The erection of wayfinding and interpretative signage along the route. f) Fencing and screening will be erected where required for health and safety and biodiversity reasons which will include approximately 2,411 meters of ecological screening and 500 meters of health and safety fencing. g) All other ancillary and associated site work. This Planning Application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS)
Planning status
The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information. The council's decision is due by 5 Nov 2026.
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