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Planning application 2560320

Notice for a Large-Scale Residential Development Application to Galway City Council.

Lands at Rahoon, Knocknacarra, Galway

Current status

Under appeal

Latest milestone

Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

24 Apr 2026

Application timeline

Key milestones

Council and An Coimisiún Pleanála milestones.

  1. Application received

  2. Further information requested

  3. Further information received

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

  5. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

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Why this application matters

Residential scale and mix

The Rahoon/Knocknacarra scheme covers 5.37 ha and provides for 362 homes across four development areas. Its housing mix spans 4 two-bed, 40 three-bed and 21 four-bed townhouses, alongside duplexes and apartments; buildings range from two to six storeys.

Access and local connections

Vehicle access is proposed from the road identified as permitted under planning reference 24/60370, with upgrades to the Kingston Road access. A separate active-travel pedestrian and cycle connection is proposed from Millers Lane, linking the layout to its surrounding street network.

Supporting infrastructure and related proposals

The development includes a 440 sq m childcare facility, public open space, 665 cycle spaces, 313 car spaces, an ESB substation and associated landscaping and servicing. A separate Rahoon/Knocknacarra residential proposal provides for 133 homes on 2.9 ha and also identifies access from the road permitted under reference 24/60370; it includes a pedestrian and cycle connection to the proposed Kingston Park (ACP reference 323873).

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Application details

Planning reference
2560320
Council
Galway City Council
Proposal description
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
Location / address
Lands at Rahoon, Knocknacarra, Galway
Application type
PERMISSION
Received / registered
16 Oct 2025
Council decision
CONDITIONAL
Council decision date
9 Apr 2026
Appeal lodged
24 Apr 2026

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