02-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
An Coimisiún Pleanála gives green light to major Galway development despite city council's original refusal
In early February 2025, Galway City Council refused planning permissions for the development of 156 homes in Ballymoneen Road, Knocknacarra.
The primary reason for refusal was that the units 'directly abuts the proposed N6 Galway City Ring Road project route'.
The Ring Road remains the 'priority' of the Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029.
As part of the appeal lodged by Cairn Homes Properties Limited, adjustments were made to the proposed location and number of residential units.
Fourteen units have been omitted from the revised plans to comply with a condition prohibiting construction within 100 metres of the boundary prior to blasting for the Ring Road.
Galway City Council said that construction around the area would be 'premature' given the prioritisation of the Ring Road project, and that any permanent structures built before the planning and construction of the road are at risk of damage from blasting
Approval of the appeal was made with 26 conditions.
Including the revised plans proving the area vacated by the omitted homes 'as an area for future development' and not for open space. This will include adequate landscaping in the interim until developed.
The Irish Independent reported on the refusal in February 2025. Much of the enterprise development plans remain unchanged. These include a crèche, provisions for vehicular and pedestrian access to Ballymoneen Road, cycle lanes, communal and private open spaces, electric vehicle charging points, and both car and bicycle parking.
Among the conditions is a requirement that no more than 50% of the residential units may be occupied before the childcare facility is built, unless otherwise approved.
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The location of these approved units is located 5km west of Galway City and partially included in a Gaeltacht area.
