Ballynacally
Ballynacally Location and Context Ballynacally is a small, picturesque, rural village nestled into the estuary landscape west of the Shannon Estuary and on the route of the Shannon Estuary Way. It is located on the R473, 10 miles southwest of Ennis. Ballynacally has developed along the main road and is centred on the former Fair Green a pretty open space and playground lined on one side by attractive cottages. Other services in the village include a community hall, GAA grounds, a number of public houses, the Estuary Way Café, a post office, health centre and a children’s nursery. The name Ballynacally is generally translated as Baile na Cailleadh, the nuns land, because it belonged to the nuns of Killone convent. The area has been inhabited since the earliest times and there are a number of forts in the immediate vicinity. Despite the close proximity to Ennis, the village has a unique character that has not been compromised by inappropriate development. Buildings in Ballynacally are served by private wastewater treatment systems. Water in the area is provided by Lissycasey Group Water Scheme. The water quality of the Ballynacally River is currently at 'good status'’ however the Ballynacally Creek which it feeds into is at 'moderate status'. Any future residential development including alterations to existing residential developments, commercial or employment generating development will require private wastewater treatment subject to suitable site-specific conditions and must ensure they are in compliance with the EPA Code of Practice for ‘On Site Wastewater Treatment Systems’. Ballynacally is located on Ballynacally Creek, just upstream of the Lower River Shannon Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and the River Shannon and River Fergus Estuaries Special Protection Area (SPA). Future development must ensure that there are no adverse effects on the SAC’s and SPA’s site integrity, or the integrity of any other European site as a result of proposed development. Accordingly, objectives set out in Volume 1 of this Plan, relating to European sites and to appropriate assessment will apply to any future development proposals in this area. The Natura Impact Report accompanying this plan (Volume 10a) provides relevant mitigation measures and recommendations at site and project level. General Objectives •
To encourage growth in the village that will consolidate the existing built form, contribute to the vitality of the village and its community whilst preserving and enhancing its unique character;
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To ensure that existing population levels and services are maintained;
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