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Submitter
Name PETER SWEETMAN
Address Peter Sweetman PO Box 13611 Bantry, Co. Cork. F26 T2P4
Note
In relation to application
File Number 2560474
Name Ireland Waterways
Address Clonlura, Clonnagore, Clonoony, Drumsloe, Roranna - Clones Co. Monaghan RECEIVED: 18/12/2025
PETER SWEETMAN
WILD IRELAND DEFENCE CLG
18 SUBMISSION RE 2560474
REG.NO. 2560474
DESCRIPTION permission for development consisting of :- The restoration and rebuilding of
approximately 3.75km section of the historical Ulster Canal corridor for
tourism and recreation. Works include (1) widening of the historical
navigation, (2) the construction of approximately 3.6km of grassed towpath,
(3) 3.4km of access road, (4) upgrade of existing towpath adjacent to the
listed structure (Enclosure MO016-018), (5) the realignment of the canal
channel, new road bridge and road realignment at the site of the historical
swing bridge at Drumsloe, (6) the refurbishment of Kelly’s Canal Bridge and a
new pedestrian footbridge at Clonlura, and (7) all other associated site works
and ancillary development including embankments, drainage works,
temporary site compounds and temporary storage areas. An Environmental
Impact Statement (EIS) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been
prepared in respect of the proposed development and will be submitted to the
Planning Authority with this application.
ADDRESS Clonlura, Clonnagore, Clonoony, , Drumsloe, Roranna - Clones, Co.
Monaghan
The threshold the any decision to grant permission must pass in this context is explained in
paragraph 44 of CJEU Case 258/11
“So far as concerns the assessment carried out under Article 6(3) of the Habitats
Directive, it should be pointed out that it cannot have lacunae and must contain
complete, precise and definitive findings and conclusions capable of removing all
reasonable scientific doubt as to the effects of the works proposed on the protected
site concerned.”
This is a strict standard, and the Planning Authority does not have legal jurisdiction to give
permission if it is not met.
Also, the development must be assessed for compliance with the requirements of the Water
Framework Directive.
Peter Sweetman sweetmanplanning@gmail.com
and of behalf of Wild Ireland Defence CLG
PLEASE RESPOND BY EMAIL ONLY TO sweetmanplanning@gmail.com
RECEIVED: 18/12/2025