Planning applications in Knocknacarra

Notice for a Large-Scale Residential Development Application to Galway City Council. Permission for development which consists of: We, Kingston Stables Limited, intend to apply for permission for development of a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) for a 10-year planning permission, on a site which extends to 5.37 ha on lands located at Rahoon, Knocknacarra, 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: 1. Provision of 362 no. residential units in 4 no. development areas with a mix of apartment and house types on a site area of 5.37 ha. The buildings range between 2 no. and 6 no. storeys in height. The development will comprise the following: • 4 no. 2-bed townhouses; • 40 no. 3-bed townhouses; • 21 no. 4-bed townhouses; • 15 no. 1-bedroom duplex apartments; • 46 no. 2-bedroon duplex apartments; • 15 no. 2-bedroom duplex houses; • 46 no. 3-bedroom duplex houses; • 114 no. 1-bedroom apartments; • 56 no. 2-bedroon apartments; • 5 no. 3-bedroom apartments. 2. Demolition of existing structures (333.8 sqm); 3. Vehicular access to the proposed development from a permitted road (Planning Reference 24/60370 refers); 4. The provision of new active travel cycle and pedestrian access from Millers Lane; 5. Upgrades to the existing access at Kingston Road 6. The provision of a childcare facility (440 sq.m.); 7. The provision of public open space; 8. The provision of 665 no. bicycle parking spaces; 9. The provision of 313 no. car parking spaces; 10. Public lighting, bin stores, signage, services, ESB substation, site landscaping and all ancillary site development and enabling works. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in respect of the proposed development. All application documentation including the NIS and EIAR is available to view online at the following website set up by the applicant www.kingstonstableslrd.com

Lands at Rahoon , Knocknacarra , Galway · 16 Oct 2025

Permission for development which consists of; the redevelopment of an existing infill and brownfield site to provide for the construction of 40 no. apartment units on a site located north east of roundabout at the Junction of the Clybaun Road and Western Distributor Road, Knocknacarra, Galway City. The development will consist of: Demolition of 1 no. existing two storey detached dwelling. Construction of 2 no. apartment blocks (namely Block A to the west & Block B to the east). Block A will consist of a 6 storey flat roof building with additional stairwell & elevator shaft projection at roof level, to accommodate 22 no. apartments comprising a mix of 5 no. 3 bed (5 person – Type 4) apartments, 10 no. 2 bed (4 person – Type 3) apartments, 6 no. 2 bed (3 person- Type 2) apartments and 1 no. 1 bed (2 person- Type 1) apartment, with ground floor provision for Storage, bicycle parking/storage, refuse storage, communal space/additional storage space, Electrical room and plant room. Block B will consist of a 5 storey flat roof building with additional stairwell & elevator shaft projection at roof level, to accommodate 18 no. apartments comprising 4 no. 3 bed (5 person-Type 4) apartments, 8 no. 2 bed (4 person-Type 3) apartments, 5 no. 2 bed (3 person-Type 2) apartments and 1 no. 1 bed (2 person- Type 1) apartment, with ground floor provision for Storage, bicycle parking/storage, refuse storage, communal space, Electrical room and plant room. Construction of detached single storey storage building, to provide for Universal Design Vehicle Storage (Cargo Bike Storage) and provision for potential Electrical Sub Station, Provision for a south facing public open space area, comprising of a playground, seating, table tennis area with covered seating, hard and soft landscaping. Provision for 24 no. surface carparking spaces within a shared surface/homezone area, visitor bicycle parking spaces, together with revised boundary treatments and signage. Revised access arrangements to include for an upgraded vehicular entrance/exit and footpath connections onto the Clybaun road, together with the potential for future pedestrian connectivity to the Western Distributor Road. Connection to existing public mains water infrastructure, including connection to existing surface water and foul drainage networks, to serve the development, together with all associated site development works and services.

Clybaun Road and Western Distributor Road , Knocknacarra , Galway City · 10 Feb 2025

Permission for development which consists of: We, Clearwater Ventures Limited, are applying for planning permission to Galway City Council for development at the previously permitted Health and Wellness Centre (former Salthill Driving Range), in the townland of Knocknacarragh, Salthill, Galway. The development consists of the following: 1. An amendment to the previously permitted Health and Wellness Centre approved under Pl. Ref. 22/192, ABP. Ref. ABP-314714-22 and Pl. Ref. 24/60171. The amendment comprises of 475 sqm extension to the leisure centre building at ground floor and lower ground floor level to increase the floor area of the existing gym, studio spaces and ancillary café. 2. Minor amendments to the layout of the permitted timber deck along the southeast elevation. 3. Changes to the elevational treatment of the building to replace the larch cladding with coloured render. 4. Two additional windows on the northwestern elevation and an additional door on the northeastern elevation and minor modifications to the fenestration on the southeastern and southwestern elevation. 5. The provision of 30 no. cycle spaces (including 2 no. accessible spaces). 6. The provision of 320 sqm of photovoltaic panels at roof level. 7. All associated and ancillary site and development works.

Former Salthill Driving Range in the townland of Knocknacarragh , Salthill , Galway · 21 May 2025

Permission for development which consists of: The development will consist of a Park & Ride facility comprising a total of 176 car parking spaces, including 133 standard bays, 9 bays for mobility-impaired users (6 standard, 1 for electric vehicles, 1 futureproofed for electric vehicles and 1 large ), 17 bays designated for electric vehicles, and a further 17 bays futureproofed for electric vehicle use. The facility will also include 4 bus bays, passenger shelters and hardstanding area for bike shelters. The layout of the existing roundabout at the junction of Cappagh Road and Western Distributor Road will be relocated approximately 11 metres westward and redesigned to facilitate a new western arm providing access to the facility, along with new active travel infrastructures. A short section of the Tonabrocky stream will be realigned with installation of four new cross-drainage structures and the extension of one existing culvert. The scheme will further include two new pedestrian links to the south connecting the proposed development to existing footpaths located north of the Gaelic Football/Soccer pitch within Knocknacarra Community Centre. Additional works will comprise hard and soft landscaping, planting, lighting, boundary treatments, surface water drainage infrastructure, public lighting, CCTV, an ESB substation, and all associated and ancillary site works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the planning application and the NIS will be available for inspection or purchase for a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the offices of the Planning Authority.

Field located in the townlands of Lenabower & Cappagh west of the roundabout junction of Cappagh Road and Western Distributor Road , Knocknacarra , Galway · 9 Feb 2026