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2561880

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Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

for construction of 74 no. two, three and four bedroom houses comprising of the following mix: a. 34 no. two-storey, three bed semi-detached houses; 26 no. two-storey, three bed terraced houses; 4 no. two-storey, four bed end of terrace houses; 8 no. single storey, two bed detached houses; 1no. two-storey, three-bedroom detached house, and; 1 no. two-storey, four-bedroom detached house. Provision of on curtilage and grouped car parking, including a proportion of electric charging spaces and ducting to all spaces for future electric charging points. Provision of landscaped communal open space areas, private open space, revised boundary treatments and public lighting. Provision of new vehicular and pedestrian entrance onto L-4602 County Road, together with provision of new roadside footpath and cycle lane. Culverting of existing drainage channel, with works to connect to the existing culvert along the L-4602. Surface water drainage arrangements to include on site attenuation, with connection to existing storm sewer along the L-4602. Connection to public foul sewer and public watermain along the L-4602 road, and provision of static water storage tank below ground on site. Signage locations, together with all associated site development works and services. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with this application

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    17 Dec 2025

  2. Further information requested

    19 Feb 2026

  3. Further information received

    5 Aug 2026

Application Details

Location
Dunlo , Ballinasloe , Co. Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Site Area
2.13 ha
Floor Area
8151 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
17 December 2025
Status
FURTHER INFORMATION
Decision
N/A

Location

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121m
2660859N/A29 May 2026

for demolition of existing derelict dwelling and shed structure fronting onto the Dunlo Quay Road (L-4602). Provision of 2 no. vehicular entrances onto Harbour road to the west, together with pedestrian connectivity to Harbour road and Dunlo Quay road, as well as provision for a road setback to include for a cycle lane along Dunlo Quay road (L4602). Provision of car parking, EV charging spaces and bicycle parking (including a shelter) to serve the overall development. Construction of a single storey drive-thru restaurant including the ancillary sale of hot food for consumption off the premises with an associated corral area, elevational signage, a height restrictor, customer order points with associated canopies, grill bays, totem signage, free-standing signage, banner frames and digital menu boards, outdoor furniture/ seating area with parasols, PV panels at roof level and an ESB substation. Construction of 2 no. two-storey office buildings, PV panels at roof level, elevational signage, together with 2 no. refuse stores and an ESB substation. Surface water drainage arrangements to include on site attenuation, with connection to existing storm sewer along Dunlo Quay and Harbour Road. Culverting of existing drainage channel. Connection to public foul sewer and public watermain along Dunlo Quay and Harbour Road and provision of static water storage tank below ground on site, and provision of hard and soft landscaping, internal footpaths and crossings points, revised boundary treatments, lighting, together with all associated site works and services. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with this application

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121m
2660636N/A24 Apr 2026

for the; 1. Demolition of existing derelict dwelling and shed structure fronting onto the Dunlo Quay Road (L-4602). 2. Provision of 2 no. vehicular entrances onto Harbour road to the west, together with pedestrian connectivity to Harbour road and Dunlo Quay road, as well as provision for a road setback to include for a cycle lane along Dunlo Quay road (L-4602). 3. Provision of car parking, EV charging spaces and bicycle parking (including a shelter) to serve the overall development. 4. Construction of a single storey drive-thru restaurant including the ancillary sale of hot food for consumption off the premises with an associated corral area, elevational signage, a height restrictor, customer order points with associated canopies, grill bays, totem signage, free-standing signage, banner frames and digital menu boards, outdoor furniture/seating area with parasols, PV panels at roof level and an ESB substation. 5. Construction of 2 no. two-storey office buildings, PV panels at roof level, elevational signage, together with 2 no. refuse stores and an ESB substation. 6. Surface water drainage arrangements to include on site attenuation, with connection to existing storm sewer. 7. Culverting of existing drainage channel. 8. Connection to public foul sewer and public watermain and provision of static water storage tank below ground on site, and 9. provision of hard and soft landscaping, internal footpaths and crossings points, revised boundary treatments, lighting, together with all associated site works and services. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with this application

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192m
201506REFUSED13 Oct 2020

for alterations to the development approved under Planning Ref. No 19/1978 on lands at Dunlo, Ballinasloe consisting of the following: [A] Omission of both pedestrian footway to eastern site boundary and associated re-design of Unit 1 for natural surveillance [B] Provision of a 3-bed Detached 2-Story Dwelling on Site 1, [C] Provision of a 3-bed Detached 2-Story Dwelling on Site 3, [D] Provision of a 2-Bed Semi-Detached Single Story Dwelling on Sites 7 & 8, and [E] Provision of a 2-Bed Detached Single Story Dwelling on Site 9, all to be integrated into the overall site layout approved under Planning Reference 19/1978. Gross floor space of proposed works: 520.8 msq

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194m
181359N/A27 Sept 2018

for residential development and a childcare facility. The proposed development consists of the provision of a total of 95 no. residential units as follows :- 30 no. 2 bed apartments, 25 no. 2 bed terraced dwellings, 26 no. 3 bed terraced dwellings, 14 no. 4 bed semi-detached dwellings together with all associated landscaping and site works and connection to existing services. The proposed development also includes for a 641 sqm. (GIA) childcare facility. Gross floor space of proposed works 10,163 sqm.

Dunlo ,

197m
191978CONDITIONAL19 Dec 2019

for the following development on lands at Dunlo, Ballinasloe: Provision of (1) BLOCK A consisting of 1 No. One-bed apartment, 1 No. Three-Bed apartment, 4 No Two bed apartments, and a creche (321 Sq.m). (2) BLOCKS B1, B2, B3, B4, & B5 consisting of a total of 19 No Two-bed apartments and 19 No Three-bed maisonettes in a duplex arrangement (3) 7 No Three-bed detached two storey dwellings. (4) 2 No Two-bed detached single storey dwellings. (5) 4 No Two-bed semi-detached single storey dwellings. (6) 21 No Three-bed terraced two storey dwellings. (7) 2 No. Four-bed end-of-terrace two storey dwellings. (8) 8 No Two-bed semi-detached two storey dwellings. (9) All associated site development works and connection into existing services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 9354 sqm (Residential Dwellings - 9022 sqm, Creche - 332 sqm)

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197m
25155UNCONDITIONAL27 Jun 2025

for provision of (1) BLOCK A consisting of 1 No. One-bed apartment, 1 No. Three-Bed apartment, 4 No Two bed apartments, and a creche (321 Sq.m). (2) BLOCKS B1, B2, B3, B4, & B5 consisting of a total of 19 No Two-bed apartments and 19 No Three-bed maisonettes in a duplex arrangement (3) 7 No Three-bed detached two storey dwellings. (4) 2 No Two-bed detached single storey dwellings. (5) 4 No Two-bed semi-detached single storey dwellings. (6) 21 No Three-bed terraced two storey dwellings. (7) 2 No. Four-bed end-of-terrace two storey dwellings. (8) 8 No Two-bed semi-detached two storey dwellings. (9) All associated site development works and connection into existing services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 9354 sqm (Residential Dwellings - 9022 sqm, Creche - 332 sqm)

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208m
2445CONDITIONAL12 Feb 2024

for: 1. Reconfiguration of existing parking area and installation of 1no Automatic Brush Wash unmanned facility with associated screening and signage, 2. Construction of 1no Car Wash Plant Room structure (circa 10.3 m2) with water recycling system and surrounding timber fencing enclosure, 3. Installation of 4 no new EV charging spaces with 4 no charging units, 2 no EV payment terminal units with associated Power Unit cabinet infrastructure and permeable paving surfacing and road markings, 4. Reconfiguration of the existing car park layout with new kerbing and road markings to accommodate one-way egress through proposed car wash area and access to proposed EV Charging spaces island, 5. Relocation of existing 1no Air/Water Unit and 1 no. Vacuum Unit on raised island with associated signage, 6. Installation of 200 sq. m of solar panels on existing canopy roof with associated fall arrest system and electrical installations, 7. All associated site development works including drainage, infrastructure lighting and line marking. Gross floor space of proposed works: 10.3 sqm

Dunlo , Ballinasloe , Co. Galway

218m
171820CONDITIONAL18 Dec 2017

of (1) Changes to elevations on the South Eastern Elevation previously granted under Pl. Ref. No. 327 & 517, (2) Extensions for loading bays, and store on the South Eastern Elevation, (3) Construction of a new window opening, new security office, and changes to window styles previously granted under Pl. Ref. No. 327, (4) Changes to elevations on the North Eastern Elevation previously granted under Pl. Ref. No's 517 & 2252, (5) Extension for a loading bay on the North Eastern Elevation, (6) Changes to elevations on the North Western Elevation previously granted under Pl. Ref. No's 517 & 2252, (7) New Boiler house, new windows, and new fire doors on the North Western Elevation, (8) Changes to elevations on the South Western Elevation previously granted under Pl. Ref. No. 327, (9) A new fire door with a partially blocked opening on the South Western elevation, 10) Blocking up of internal openings, and alterations to internal wall in the main building, (11) Changes to Internal layout, entrance details, all elevations and a change of use from the Canteen to a showroom previously granted under Pl. Ref. No. 2252, (12) Change of internal layout previously granted under Pl. Ref. No. 327 & Pl. Ref. No. 517, and all associated services. Gross floors space of work to be retained 1063sqm.

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181525CONDITIONAL25 Oct 2018

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