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West of Ballymoneen Road (L5024) , in the townland of Ballynahown East (Baile na hAbhann Thoir) , Galway

CONDITIONAL

Planning 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 Timeline

  1. Application received

    12 Jan 2026

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    6 Mar 2026

  3. Decision due

    8 Mar 2026

  4. 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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123m
2560285CONDITIONAL16 Sept 2025

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.

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2460270REFUSED29 Aug 2024

LRD Permission for development which consists of the following: 1. Demolition of 2 no. existing dwellings including 1 no. two-storey dwelling (199 sqm) and 1 no. bungalow (234 sqm) and shed (13.64 sqm) 2. Construction of 156 no. residential units comprising: a. 113 no. houses (16 no. 2-bed, 91 no. 3-bed, and 6 no. 4-bed) b. 43 no. apartment units (21 no. 1-bed, 22 no. 2-bed). 3. Provision of a creche (179 sqm). 4. Provision of all surface water, watermain and foul water services and connections to existing facilities on Ballymoneen Road (L5024). 5. Provision of a new vehicular and pedestrian access with the Ballymoneen Road (L5024) and the provision of a new pedestrian crossing on the Ballymoneen Road (L5024). Provision of a grass verge and cycle lane in accordance with the Galway Transportation Strategy. 6. Provision of a potential pedestrian and cyclist connection on the eastern site boundary to the existing Slí Gheal development and the provision of 2 no. potential pedestrian connections from the proposed play area to the adjoining Slí Gheal development. 7. The provision of landscaping including play areas and SUDS features. 8. Provision of shared communal and private open space, resident and visitor car parking, electric vehicle charging points, bicycle parking, refuse storage, site landscaping and public lighting, and all associated site development works. 9. Erection of a retaining wall varying in height from 0.5m to 3.5m along parts of the western boundary of the site to be constructed in the event the subject site is developed prior to the proposed N6 Galway City Ring Road Strategic Infrastructure Development (ABP-318220-23). The application contains a statement setting out how the proposal will be consistent with the objectives of the Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029.

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