Bóthar an Chóiste , in the townlands of Castlegar and Ballinfoil , Galway
Jul 11 2025
DecisionJul 13 2025
Decision DueAug 06 2025
Appeal SubmittedNov 07 2025
Appeal DecisionNov 06 2030
Expiry (if required)-
Submitted: 19 / 05 / 2025
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Application Type:
PERMISSION -
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED -
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)
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Development Description:
Permission for development which consists of: We, Lock House Developments Limited (the applicant), intend to apply to Galway City Council for permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development. The site extends to 4.626 ha on lands located to the north of Bóthar an Chóiste (also known as Bóthar na Cóiste), in the townlands of Castlegar and Ballinfoil (also known as Ballinfoile), Galway. The application is being made under the provisions of the Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large Scale Residential Development) Act 2021.
The proposed development will consist of the following:
1) Demolition of an existing house (124.6 m²), a ruined outbuilding (42.8 m²), and a ruined dwelling (41.7 m²)
2) Construction of 168 no. residential units comprising:
i. 70 no. two storey houses (36 no. two-beds, 26 no. three-beds, 8 no. four-beds),
ii. 2 no. apartment blocks comprising 54 no. apartments (27 no. one-beds, 27 no. two-beds),
iii. 44 no. duplex units (19 no. one-beds, 25 no. two-beds).
3) Development of a two-storey creche facility (c. 300 sqm), associated outdoor play areas and parking.
4) Provision of all associated surface water and foul drainage services and connections including pumping station with all associated site works and ancillary services.
5) The upgrade of the existing Bóthar an Chóiste road from the proposed development to the junction at L5041 consisting of road improvements, road widening and junction re-alignment.
6) Pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicular links throughout the development and access to Bóthar an Chóiste, and pedestrian and cyclist link to the adjacent Greenway route.
7) Provision of Bat Boxes, a Native Hedgerow Corridor (biodiversity and pollinator friendly) along the northern boundary, and the provision of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) features.
8) Provision of shared communal and private open space, site landscaping and public lighting, resident and visitor parking including electric vehicle charging points, bicycle parking spaces, and all associated site development works.
The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).
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- Appeal Status:
- Appeal Decision: CONDITIONAL
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