Full Notice

GALWAY CITY COUNCIL

SITE NOTICE

Notice of Large-Scale Residential Development

Application to Galway City Council

We, Cairn Homes Properties Limited, intend to apply to Galway City Council for permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development on a site 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 development will consist 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.

All application documentation and information is available to view online at the following website set up by the applicant: www.ballymoneenlrd.com

The Planning Application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority, City Hall, College Road, Galway during its public opening hours (Monday-Friday 9am-4pm).

A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt, by Galway City Council, of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Signed: Orla McCafferty (Planning Agent, MKO, Tuam Road, Galway, H91 VW84)

Date of erection of site notice: 23rd August 2024