Planning permission sought for major development works at Rugby Club in Offaly
The proposed development was revealed as part of a new planning application submitted on July 31
Plans have been unveiled for major development works on the grounds of Birr Rugby Club.
Details of the proposed development were revealed as part of a new planning application submitted to Offaly County Council by The Trustees of Birr Rugby Club, on July 31.
The plans comprise of works to two of the existing rugby pitches which will include the installation of two prefabricated concrete spectator stands as well as the relocation of existing dug-out boxes.
Birr Rugby Club’s application, which currently has a pre-validation status, also seeks permission for the erection of nine floodlighting columns complete with floodlights and two metre high security fencing.
Additionally, the planned works consist of the erection of two electronic scoreboards and five ball catcher nets and supporting columns, together with internal crowd control fencing and all associated site works.
The proposed development will aim to facilitate each of the rugby club’s teams across adult, youth and mini's level at their home ground located in Scurragh, Townparks, Birr.
The club’s current facilities include four playing pitches, a training pitch, five changing rooms, referees room, catering facilities, a function room and a bar.
Several documents have been submitted as part of the pending application including a site notice, site layout plan, site location map, newspaper notice and several designs for the proposed works.
The planning application confirms that no Integrated Pollution Control (IPC) license or waste license is required for the project as the location isn't deemed as a protected structure.
The planning authority will consider if the site notice complies with all regulations and that the information submitted in the application is deemed correct before coming to a decision.
The application states that any submissions or observations on the proposed development must be submitted to Offaly County Council by September 3 with the final decision due on September 24.