Aughrus More

230 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Aughrus More, from 45 m² to 81,554 m² (8.16 ha, 20.15 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 41 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Aughrus More in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply to each application.

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 21 Jul 2026Refused

  for Curragh and Small Boat Workshop, with associated access and site services; retention permission for vehicular access road constructed as part of Pl Ref 02/5132 and retention of 74m2 of store and workshop ancillary to existing dwelling

  Permission · Galway County Council, 2661233

• 16 Jun 2026N/a

  to build a Curragh and small boat workshop

  Permission · Galway County Council, 2660987

• 16 May 2025Conditional

  for the demolition of part of her existing single storey house and garden shed and the construction of a new single storey extension along with a new replacement waste water treatment system and polishing filter bed and all ancillary site services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 96 sqm(extension). Gross floor space of any demolition: 44 sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 25112

• 25 Feb 2025Conditional

  for the renovation of the existing single-storey cottage (total gross floor area 34m2), to include forming a new window opening on the southern gable, works to the western façade to facilitate the extension connection, the provision of a new insulated floor slab and insulated inner walls and ceiling, replacing the existing metal roof, and the construction of a new single-storey pitched-roof extension (total gross floor area 113m2), with glass link connection, the installation of a new on-site wastewater treatment system & percolation area, and associated site works, including a new home office within the walls of the existing derelict stone walled structure to the south east of the existing cottage (total gross floor area 14m2), a new storage shed within the walls of the existing shed structure to the north of the existing cottage (total gross floor area 15m2), upgraded access road and landscaping. A NIS (Natura Impact Statement) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application

  Permission, 2 homes · Galway County Council, 2560202

• 8 Nov 2024Conditional

  for the erection of a 15-metre high monopole supporting 1no. radio-link dish, a ground-level dual bay cabinet, palisade fence and gate, fibre chamber, concrete plinth and white stone compound ground finish. The development is required to carry the broadband data from the new high speed fibre broadband network on the island, to the mainland by radio link, to connect to the NBI national fibre network, as part of the government’s national broadband plan to provide high speed broadband to all parts of the country that are not available commercially, including the islands, at the same data speed.

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2461509

• 29 Jul 2024Conditional

  for (1) demolition of existing rear extension, (2) alterations to existing dwelling house, (3) to construct new side extension & link section, (4) to construct new effluent treatment system and (5) all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 90 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: 17 sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2460961

• 4 Jun 2024Refused

  for the renovation of the existing derelict single-storey cottage (total gross floor area 38.7m2), to include the demolition of an existing internal wall, re-opening of two original window/doors on the western façade, works to the eastern façade to facilitate the extension connection, the provision of a new raft foundation and insulated inner walls, the restoration of the pitched roof with a natural slate finish, and the construction of a new single-storey extension, with glass link connection, the installation of a new on-site wastewater treatment system and percolation area, and associated site works, including a new site entrance, access road and landscaping. A NIS is submitted with the application. Gross floor space of proposed works: 107.90 sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2460670

• 23 Dec 2023Conditional

  for alterations and extensions to existing single storey home. The application includes the infilling of a small courtyard area (between the existing house and existing garage) to form an entrance lounge. It includes the addition of a large garage area to the North East side of the house, and a large new bay window and adjacent timber garage doors to the North West elevation. It includes the conversion of the existing attic area, the addition of 4 Velux-type windows to the existing front roof area, and the addition of 4 Velux-type windows to the rear roof area. It includes the provision of two small soakaways, and a flue for a new stove within the entrance lounge. Finally, it includes the addition of 26 square metres of South-facing photovoltaic panels on a low-level frame in the rear garden area. Gross floor space of proposed works: 68 sqm (garage) and 104.7 sqm (extension). Gross floor space of any demolition: 19.67 sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2361580

• 30 Nov 2023Refused

  for a dwelling house, garage/shed and private wastewater treatment system with all associated works and ancillary services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 120 sqm (house) & 37 sqm (garage)

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2361434

• 9 Aug 2023Refused

  to construct a dwellinghouse, installation of a wastewater treatment system & associated polishing filter bed, as well as all ancillary site. Gross floor area of proposed works: 147.2 sqm (dwellinghouse)

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2360929

• 7 Aug 2023Refused

  to construct a dwellinghouse with septic tank & wastewater treatment plant

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2360916

• 27 Jul 2023Conditional

  to construct (1) new dwellinghouse, (2) new domestic garage (3) installation of a wastewater treatment system & associated polishing filter bed, as well as all ancillary site services

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2360869

• 15 May 2023Conditional

  For development consisting of refurbishment and upgrading works [including (where necessary) replacement of existing poles along the existing overhead electricity line, minor ground works e.g. replacement or installation of stays, and maintenance or improvement works]; and all associated ancillary works including the provision of temporary accessways. Replacement poles will be constructed at, or immediately adjacent to, the existing structures that they will replace. Replacement poles will have a maximum height of 12m above ground; and be similar in appearance to existing poles. Planning permission is sought for a 10 year period. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2360510

• 11 May 2023Refused

  to construct a new dwelling house, effluent treatment system and polishing filter as well as all ancillary site works and site services

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2360491

• 21 Nov 2022Refused

  to construct a dwelling house with septic tank and wastewater treatment plant. An NIS and a CEMP will be included in the application. Gross floor space of proposed works: 184sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 221182

• 4 Oct 2022Refused

  for a dwelling house, garage/shed and private wastewater treatment system with all associated works and ancillary services.Gross floor space of proposed works in 193.50sqm.

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2260991

• 12 Aug 2022Refused

  construction of a new house with an effluent treatment system, driveway and associated site work.

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 22967

• 22 Jun 2022Refused

  to construct a new dwelling house, effluent treatment system and polishing filter as well as all ancillary site works and site services . Gross floor space of proposed works 147.20sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2260636

• 7 Jun 2022Refused

  to: (1) retain existing finished floor level on existing house (2) retain existing effluent treatment unit in its current position, all on previously granted planning permission reference: 05/728

  Retention · Galway County Council, 22731

• 15 Mar 2022Refused

  Dwelling house, garage/shed and private wastewater treatment system with all associated works and ancillary services. Gross floor space of proposed works 193.50sqm.

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2260233

• 9 Dec 2021Refused

  to construct a dwelling house with septic tank and wastewater treatment plant. An NIS will accompany the application. Gross floor space of proposed works: 223.1 sqm.

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 212332

• 12 Oct 2021Conditional

  to construct a new dwelling house, effluent treatment system and polishing filter as well as all ancillary site works and site services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 301.74 sqm.

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 211886

• 29 Jul 2021N/a

  to construct a new dwelling house, effluent treatment system and polishing filter as well as all ancillary site works and site services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 301.74 sqm (house)

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 211382

• 25 Feb 2021Conditional

  to (1) construct a new side elevation extension to the existing dwelling house (2) permission to replace existing rear elevation flat roof with new pitched roof (3) replace existing septic tank and percolation area with new effluent treatment system with polishing filter as well as all ancillary site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 98.20 sqm (48.36 sqm + 49.84 sqm). Gross floor space of work to be retained: 102.73 sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 21229

• 26 Nov 2020Refused

  for full planning permission to construct a new dwelling house, effluent treatment system and polishing filter as well as all ancillary site works and site services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 301.74 msq.

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 201787

The 25 most recent of 33 applications.

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: Aughrusbeg Machair and Lake SAC 001228
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Aughrusbeg Machair And Lake 001228

Recorded monuments

• GA021-004 Megalithic structure
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• GA021-037 Field boundary
  Description

  In cutaway bog on a gentle N-facing slope. Short discontinuous stretch of pre-bog wall built of large contiguous boulders (L 45m, Wth 0.63m, H 0.55m). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. I - West Galway'. Compiled by Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

Architectural heritage

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Aughrus More.

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

Radon

At the centre of the townland of Aughrus More, about 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as moderately high, moderately low, low, partly inferred. Parts of the land are water.

Terrain model

No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Aughrus More.

Flooding

The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

No address of the register names Aughrus More with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Galway.

Name

Aughrus More · Eachros Mór

Area

1,948,380 m² (194.84 ha, 481.46 acres)

Civil parish

Omey, and its townlands

Barony

Ballynahinch

Electoral division

Sillerna, the unit of the census

Census 2022

466 people lived in 191 households in the Sillerna electoral division. 83% of households owned their home. 23% of homes were built since 2001. 7% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 36% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Aughrus Beg, Claddaghduff, Emlagh, Gannoughs, Patches, Rusheen

Placenames

Aughrus More on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics by electoral division, Central Statistics Office, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address. Old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.