West of Ballymoneen Road (L5024) , in the townland of Ballynahown East (Baile na hAbhann Thoir) , Galway
CONDITIONALPlanning application 2660003
Galway - Galway City Council
Proposed Development
Permission for development which consists of: We, Cairn Homes Properties Limited, intend to apply for permission for development of an amendment to the permitted Large Scale Residential (LRD) scheme (Planning Authority Ref 2460270 / An Coimisiún Pleanála Ref 321970), and as amended by PL Ref 2560285, located to the west of Ballymoneen Road (L5024) in the townlands of Keeraun (An Caorán) and Ballynahown East (Baile na hAbhann Thoir), Galway. The proposed amendment the subject of this application is located in the southern portion of the site, in the townland of Ballynahown East (Baile na hAbhann Thoir). The development will consist of; 1. An amendment to the permitted finished floor levels for 89 no. residential units and ancillary facilities which were previously permitted under PL Ref 2460270 / ACP Ref 321970, and as amended by PL Ref 2560285 including; a. 45 no. houses b. 44 no. apartments and a creche facility located within the apartment block to the south of the site. 2. Modification to the boundary treatments and ramp access along the southern boundary of the subject site, and all associated site development works. The footprint of the permitted units remains the same as what was permitted under Pl Ref 2460270 / ACP Ref 321970
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Application received
12 Jan 2026
Decision: CONDITIONAL
6 Mar 2026
Decision due
8 Mar 2026
Grant issued
14 Apr 2026
Application Details
- Location
- West of Ballymoneen Road (L5024) , in the townland of Ballynahown East (Baile na hAbhann Thoir) , Galway.
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Galway City Council
- Site Area
- 2.14 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 12 January 2026
- Status
- APPLICATION FINALISED
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Decision Date
- 6 March 2026
- Grant Date
- 14 April 2026
- Permission Expires
- 15 June 2030
Location
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Permission for development which consists of: We, Cairn Homes Properties Limited, intend to apply for permission for development of a amendment to the permitted Large Scale Residential (LRD) scheme (Planning Authority Ref 2460270 / An Coimisiún Pleanála Ref 321970) located to the west of the Ballymoneen Road (L5024), in the townlands of Keeraun (An Caorán) and Ballynahown East (Baile na hAbhann Thoir), Galway. The proposed amendment the subject of this application is located in the permitted apartment block located in the southern portion of the site, in the townland of Ballynahown East (Baile na hAbhann Thoir). The development will consist of; 1. The change of use of the of excess space at the plant room on the ground floor to 1 no. 1-bedroom apartment. 2. The proposed amendment will include modifications to the elevation of the ground floor of the apartment block to facilitate window and door openings for the additional apartment. The footprint of the apartment building remains the same as what was permitted under Pl Ref 2460270 / ACP Ref 321970.
Ballymoneen Road (L5024) , in the townlands of Keeraun and Ballynahown East , Galway
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