Recreation & Nature Trail: Construct a 3m wide shared cycle at Johnstown Castle Estate, Johnstown
Johnstown Castle Estate, Johnstown, Rathaspick, Co. Wexford
Planning application LAC2610 to Wexford County Council: Recreation & Nature Trail: Construct a 3m wide shared cycle, at Johnstown Castle Estate, Johnstown, Rathaspick. A council decision is due by 11 November 2026.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Council decision due
Key facts
Proposed development
The development will consist of: • Recreation & Nature Trail: Construct a 3m wide shared cycle and pedestrian offroad trail from Murrintown Community Centre to Londis Shop Carpark in Piercestown. The trail would be 2.2km gravel path plus 300m of roadside path with a 27m long prefabricated footbridge across the Assaly River at the southwest corner of Johnstown Castle estate. The trail will avail of existing parking spaces at Murrintown and Piercestown villages, the project will provide solid noise wall, secure paladine fencing, stockproof fencing & gates, culverts, bollard lighting, CCTV, entrance piers and trail, heritage & ecological signage. • The trail includes the construction of two pedestrian crossings at Murrintown School carpark / set-down area. • The proposed development was screened and found not to cause an impact on 2000 Natura Sites. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) was not required. An Ecological Report and a Bat Survey Report was prepared and found not to impact the flora or fauna.
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 11 Nov 2026.
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