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Townlands of Farranalynch and Loughrea , Loughrea , Co Galway

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Planning application 2661538

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

for the construction of 46 no. residential units comprising; 38 no. houses (comprising 2 no. two-bed units, 16 no. three-bed units and 20 no. four-bed units), 8 no. duplexes (comprising 4 no. two-bed units and 4 no. three-bed units); provision of a new pedestrian and vehicular access to The Hill Road (R942). Pedestrian access is also provided through the Jardin Drive residential estate; provision of all associated surface water and foul drainage services and connections, including sustainable drainage solutions (SUDS), and all associated site works and ancillary services; demolition of the partial building ruin located at the northern section of the site; provision of communal open space, private open space, site landscaping and boundary treatments, public lighting, bin storage, resident and visitor car parking, electric vehicle charging points, bicycle parking, pedestrian, cycle, and vehicular links throughout the development, and all other associated site development works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    10 Sept 2026

  2. Decision due (upcoming)

    4 Nov 2026

Application Details

Location
Townlands of Farranalynch and Loughrea , Loughrea , Co Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Site Area
1.94 ha
Floor Area
4722.46 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
10 September 2026
Status
PRE_VALIDATION
Decision
N/A
Decision Due
4 November 2026

Location

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2661331N/A30 Jul 2026

for the construction of 46 no. residential units comprising; 38 no. houses (comprising 2 no. two-bed units, 16 no. three-bed units and 20 no. four-bed units); 8 no. duplexes (comprising 4 no. two-bed units and 4 no. three-bed units); Provision of a new pedestrian and vehicular access to The Hill Road (R942). Pedestrian access is also provided through the Jardin Drive residential estate; Provision of all associated surface water and foul drainage services and connections, including sustainable drainage solutions (SUDS), and all associated site works and ancillary services; Provision of communal open space, private open space, site landscaping and boundary treatments, public lighting, bin storage, resident and visitor car parking, electric vehicle charging points, bicycle parking, pedestrian, cycle, and vehicular links throughout the development, and all other associated site development works

Farranalynch and Loughrea , Loughrea , Co Galway

164m
191881CONDITIONAL5 Dec 2019

for construction of (a) wheelchair access ramp to front door, (b) conversion of integrated garage to playroom, (d) change garage door to window, (e) constructed domestic garage to rear of property and all associated site development works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 30 sqm - Garage

Farranalynch ,

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17901N/A19 Jun 2017

for the construction of a dwelling.

Bohercom ,

231m
171783REFUSED13 Dec 2017

for construction of new dwelling house and all associated site development works. Gross floor space of proposed works 79.9sqm.

Caherwalter ,

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2461741CONDITIONAL17 Dec 2024

construction of a dwelling house, connection to services and all associated site services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 138 sqm

Loughrea , Bohercom , Co. Galway

236m
171054CONDITIONAL17 Jul 2017

for retention of changes to plans and elevations previously granted under Planning Ref. No 07/85 to include the construction of a home office and window on the western elevation. Permission is also being sought for (1) Construction of a single storey extension to the near (north), (2) construction of a new window to the eastern elevation, 3) Internal changes including changes at first floor level. Gross floor space of proposed works 24.38sqm.

Loughrea ,

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2461605CONDITIONAL26 Nov 2024

for a change of plans to the previously granted standalone sports building granted under pl. ref. no. 23/60465. The changes include a reduction in the floor area from 161.5m2 to 92.7m2 and associated changes to the plans and elevations. Permission is also being sought for a change in the site boundaries to that granted under pl. ref. no. 23/60465 and all associated site works. Part of the proposed development is within the curtilage of the protected structures (RPS No.s 321, 322 & 3495) as defined by Part IV of the 2000 Planning & Development Act.

Loughrea Baunoge & Farranalynch , St. Raphael's College , Loughrea Co. Galway

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2360465CONDITIONAL5 May 2023

to construct a standalone sports building consisting of 2 No. dressing rooms, storage, toilet and shower facilities with connections to services and all associated site works. Part of the proposed development is within the curtilage of the protected structures (RPS No.s 321, 322 & 3495) as defined by Part IV of the 2000 Planning & Development Act

Baunoge , Farranalynch , Loughrea Co. Galway

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2560781CONDITIONAL17 Jun 2025

for a two storey school building, consisting of classrooms, SEN classroom, technology room and all associated rooms with a gross floor area of 422m2, as well as an external store (gross floor area of 50sqm), with external secure play area and all associated site works. This development is within the curtilage of protected structures RPS 321, 322 & 3495

Loughrea Farranalynch & Baunoge , St. Raphael’s College , Co. Galway

276m
25198N/A31 Jul 2025

to construct a 5 metre high ball wall with 1.0m ball stop netting and all associated services to rear of existing playing pitch

Baunage Farranalynch & Loughrea , St Raphaels College , Loughrea

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