Planning applications in Athenry

for a residential development. The development will consist of the following: 1. Construction of 69 no. dwelling houses comprising of the following mix; a. 4 no. four-bed semi detached houses, b. 10 no. three-bed semi-detached houses, c. 45 no. three bed terraced townhouses, d. 6 no. two-bed semi-detached houses, e. 4 no. two-bed terraced townhouses. 2. Provision of new vehicular and pedestrian entrance onto the R347 road, 3. Provision of main access road, to include 4m wide active travel route, with potential connection to future development lands to the east of the site, 4. Provision of car parking including provision for future EV charging points, 5. Provision of public open space areas including play area, private open space areas, landscaping, footpaths, internal pedestrian crossings, bicycle parking spaces, public lighting, ESB Substation, groundworks and revised boundary treatments, 6. Provision for existing esker feature on the north-eastern part of the site, to function as a passive amenity space, with provision of an amenity gravel path and associated landscaping. 7. Provision of sewage pumping station and connection to foul sewer network via a proposed sewer extension along the R347 Road to the south to an existing manhole to the front of the ‘Parc an Rí’ housing estate, 8. Provision of footpath extension along the R347 road to the south, to tie in with the existing roadside footpath to the front of the “Garrai Glas” housing estate. 9. Connection to existing mains water infrastructure on the R347 road, 10. Provision of surface water drainage arrangements to include on site attenuation and infiltration together with all associated site works and services

Ballydavid South , Athenry , Co Galway · 29 Jun 2026

for a Large-Scale Residential Development. 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: construction of 136 no. residential units comprising of: 21 no. 2-bed residential units, 104 no. 3-bed residential units, 11 no. 4-bed residential units; the provision of pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure fronting the development on the Raheen Road (L-3103); the installation of a raised zebra crossing on the Raheen Road (L-3103); provision of 2 no. pedestrian and cyclist entrances from the Raheen Road (L-3103) and 1 no. vehicular entrance from the Raheen Road (L-3103); the provision of hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatments including a new stone wall along the southern boundary; the setback of the existing stonewall along the southeastern boundary; provision of shared communal and private open space, car and bicycle parking, bin storage, public lighting, photovoltaic panels at roof level and 2 no. ESB substations; all associated surface water, watermain and foul water drainage services and connections (including nature-based drainage solutions and a pumping station) and all associated site works and ancillary services necessary to facilitate the proposed development. The application contains a statement setting out how the proposal is consistent with the objectives of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028

Raheen Ballygarraun North & Ballygarraun South , Athenry , Co. Galway · 24 Jun 2026

for a proposed Large-Scale Residential Development of 133 no. residential units located off the L3105 Road, in the townland of Cullairbaun, Athenry, County Galway. The proposed development will consist of the: i. Development of 133 no. residential units comprising: a. 12 no. 1 bed units b. 10 no. 2 bed units c. 109 no. 3 bed units d. 2 no. 4 bed units ii. Renovation of the existing building on site, Cullairbaun House (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage registration no. 30332001), for use as a pre-school crèche (254m2) with ancillary open space, refuse storage area and bike storage area. iii. Demolition of existing sheds and the development of a new building (308m2), comprising brick and painted render finish to the building and a standing seam metal roof, to be used as an after-school crèche, with ancillary open space. iv. 1 no. vehicular access point from the L3105 Road. v. 1 no. designated pedestrian and cyclist access point from the L3105 Road. vi. Provision of 185 no. total car parking spaces and 2 no. motorcycle parking spaces on site. vii. Provision of 374 no. total secure bicycle parking spaces on site, including 274 long term and 100 short term spaces. viii. Provision of communal open space including hard and soft landscaping such as planting and paving, and public lighting. ix. Central play areas with a mix of natural play features and climbing / agility equipment. x. Provision of drainage systems including SUDS rain garden areas. xi. 2 no. ESB substation kiosks located to the north and south of the site. xii. Potential for future connections to adjoining sites including An Cheathrú Bhán to the north-east of the site, and Raheen pitches / Gaelscoil Riada to the west of the site. xiii. All other associated and ancillary development and site works. The application contains a statement setting out how the proposal will be consistent with the objectives of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028

Cullairbaun , Athenry L3105 Road , County Galway · 11 Mar 2025

for mixed use development consists of a total of 60no. residential units (55no. dwellings and 5no. apartments) along with provision of a discount food store and a café. To include: excavation/general site preparation works including infilling and raising, demolition of an existing bungalow within the application site, refurbishment of Athenry House (protected structure) for use as 4no. apartments. (Block C) ground floor café, with a 2bed apartment at first floor level and all associated site development works and services. Previous Pl. Ref. – 21/2281, 20/1384, 07/3703. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and accompanies this application

Athenry , Co. Galway · 6 Dec 2024

for development to include: construction of 72 no. residential units comprising of: (i) 30 no. houses (8no. two storey two bed residential dwellings, 19 no. two storey three bed residential dwellings, 2 no. three bed courtyard houses, 1 no. four bed courtyard house) (ii) 42 no. apartments units–(including 22 no. two beds & 20 no. one bed apartment units) set out in 9 no. two-storey blocks. Creation of new vehicular and pedestrian access from/to the existing Prospect Road, provision of a new footpath on the existing Prospect Road, demolition of a two-storey residential dwelling (221 sqm), provision of storm water attenuation measures, provision of information board & buffer area around Recorded Monument (GA084-111); & provision of communal open space, private open space, site landscaping & boundary treatment, car parking, bicycle parking, bin stores, pedestrian, cycle & vehicular links throughout the development & all associated development works

Main Road Prospect , Athenry , Co Galway · 7 Jul 2023

for development consisting of 1) construction of 59 no. residential units consisting of 3 no. 1 bed apartments, 17 no 2 bed apartments, 11 no. 3 bed apartments, 21 no. 3 bed houses, 7 no. 4 bed houses, 2) provision of 2,662.57 sqm of commercial floorspace and all associated ancillary and storage space consisting of: Block 5 - 2 no. Retail Units (gross floor area 284.57 sqm) - Unit 1: 121.17 sqm (net). Unit 2: 142.59 sqm (net). Block 6 - Café (221 sqm gross floor area), Provision of a Discount Foodstore with ancillary off-licence sales (gross floor area: 2,157 sqm / net retail area 1,422 sqm), (including roof mounted solar PV panels) 3. Works to provide for pedestrian access via the existing Athenry House Gate at the corner of Clarke Street and Cross Street. 4. Demolition of existing bungalow on application site (106.48 sqm) 5. Provision of shared communal and private open space, pedestrian and vehicular access, appropriate landscaping and boundary treatments, outdoor seating areas, street furniture, signage, bin stores, an ESB substation (37.21 sqm) associated car parking spaces (including accessible parking and EV Charging points), bicycle spaces and all other site development works and services ancillary to the proposed development. 6. Refurbishment of Athenry House which is a protected structure (RPS Ref 131/NIAH Ref 30332038) to provide for use as a community and heritage centre along with demolition of ancillary derelict outbuilding. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application. Gross floor space of proposed works: 8567.3 sqm. Gross floor space of works to be retained:401.14 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: 139.6 sqm

Athenry , · 2 Dec 2021

for the construction of a Residential Development consisting of 23 no.residential units: a row of two storey terraced houses comprising 6 no. 3 bed houses and 1 no. 4 bed end of terrace house,- Duplex BlockNo. 1 (two storey building) comprisingof 2no. 2bed apartments and 2 no. 1 bed apartments on the ground floor,with 2no. 2 bed apartments and 2no. 1 bed apartments on the first floor.- Duplex BlockNo. 2 (two storey building) comprising of 3no. 2bed apartments and 1 no. 1 bed apartment on the ground floor,with 3no. 2 bed apartments and 1no. 1 bed apartment on the first floor, together with an integrated single storey bin store/bike store annex. The proposed development will also include for;- Provision of public open space areas, private open space areas, bicycle parking, footpath connections, public lighting, landscaping and revised boundary treatments.- Provision of carparking including ducting to all spaces for future EV charging points;- Provision of an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing to traverse the R-347 Regional road,- Connection to existing mains water infrastructure and foul drainage networks including on site surface water attenuation to serve the development, together with all associated site works and services. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to theplanning authority with this application

Knockaunglass , Athenry , Co. Galway · 12 Dec 2025

for 49 no. houses in the townland of Baunmore, Gortnahown and Farranablake East together with ancillary works. The development will consist of the construction of: •18 no. 4 bed semi-detached (2 storey) houses, •10 no. 3 bed semi-detached (2 storey) houses, 13 no. 3 bed terraced (2 storey) houses, • 3 no. 4 bed detached houses, • 5 no. 2 bed terraced houses. The proposed development will also include for; •The demolition of a shed ruin on site, • Provision of public open space areas (including a playground), private open space areas, bicycle parking, footpaths, public lighting, ESB Sub station, landscaping and revised boundary treatments. • Provision of carparking including ducting to all spaces for future EV charging points; • Provision of an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing to traverse the Baunmore road (L-31232 county road), • Connection to existing mains water infrastructure and on site surface water attenuation to serve the development, • Proposed foul drainage networks, including a sewer extension along the Baunmore Road (L-31232 county road), to connect to the existing Pairc na hAbhainn Wastewater pumping station to the north-west. • Proposal for adjoining Nursing home to east to connect to the proposed foul sewer with decommissioning of the associated on-site sewage treatment plant, together with all associated site works and services. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with this application. Gross floor space of proposed works: 5,870 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: 42.70 sqm

Baunmore Gortnahown & Farranablake East , , Athenry · 11 Dec 2024

for the development consisting of: • The construction of a mixed use development of 37 no. residential units and 1 no. retail unit, within 5 no. building blocks; • Block 01 will consist of a 2-3 storey duplex building to accommodate 8 no. own door apartment units made up of 1 no. 1 bed unit, 6 no. 2 bed units and 1 no. 3 bed units; • Block 02 will consist of a 2-3 storey duplex building to accommodate 9 no. own door apartment units made up of 3 no. 1 bed units, 5 no. 2 bed units and 1 no. 3 bed unit; • Block 03 will consist of a 3 storey duplex building to accommodate 9 no. own door apartment units made up of 1 no. 1 bed unit, 6 no. 2 bed units and 2 no. 3 bed units; • Block 04 will consist of a 3 storey duplex building to accommodate 7 no. own door apartment units made up of 1 no. 1 bed unit, 5 no. 2 bed units and 1 no. 3 bed unit; • Block 05 will consist of a 3 storey duplex building to accommodate 2 no. ground floor retail units (gross floor area 209.55sqm) and 4 no. own door apartment units made up of 3 no. 2 bed units and 1 no. 3 bed unit; • Provision of private open space and public open space, including a riverside linear park adjacent to the River Clarin, children’s play area and walkway, together with provision of a public plaza adjacent to the new Séamus Cullinane pedestrian bridge; • Access onto L-3123 county road via existing estate road, with provisions for pedestrian crossings and repairs to the existing estate road; • Provision for hard and soft landscaping, bin storage and public lighting; • Provision of 114 no. bicycle parking spaces, including 4 no. bicycle stores for residents and cycle racks for visitors, together with 2 no. bicycle maintenance stations; • Provision of 50 no. car parking spaces including a number of dedicated electrical charge spaces and ducting to all spaces for future charging points; • Provision of an ESB Sub Station; • Connection to existing services, revised boundary treatments, footpath connections, signage and all associated site development works. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with this application. Gross floor space of proposed works: 3252.25 sqm

Prospect , Athenry , Co. Galway · 22 Dec 2023

for an extension of the existing housing estate located at Cluain Lara, Athenry, Co Galway. Proposed works consist of removal of the decommissioned treatment plant & polishing filter plus construction of 12no. dwellings (1no. 4 bed detached, 8no. 3 bed semi-detached & 3no. 3 bed terraced), to include connection to the existing estate waste & water services plus all associated public lighting & landscaping

Cluain Lara , Athenry , Co. Galway · 3 Jul 2023

for the construction of a residential development consisting of 15 no. houses. The development will consist of the construction of: 8no. 4 bed semi-detached (2 storey) houses, 2no. 3 bed semi-detached (2 storey) houses, 3no. 3 bed terraced (2 storey) houses, 2no. 2 bed terraced houses. The proposed development will also include for: provision of public open space, private open space, bicycle parking, footpath connections, public lighting, landscaping and revised boundary treatments; Provision of carparking including ducting to all spaces for future EV charging points; Provision of an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing to traverse the R-347 Regional road; Connection to existing mains water infrastructure and foul drainage networks including on site surface water attenuation to serve the development, together with all associated site works and services. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with this application

Knockaunglass , Athenry , Co. Galway · 27 Apr 2023

for the construction of a residential development consisting of 49 no. houses, together with ancillary works in the townlands of Baunmore and Gortnahown. The development will consist of the construction of: 18 no. 4 bed semi-detached (2 storey) houses, 10 no. 3 bed semi-detached (2 storey) houses, 13 no. 3 bed terraced (2 storey) houses, 3 no. 4 bed detached houses, 5 no. 2 bed terraced houses. The proposed development will also include for; The demolition of a shed ruin on site, provision of public open space areas (including a playground), private open space areas, bicycle parking, footpaths, public lighting, ESB Sub station, landscaping and revised boundary treatments. Provision of carparking including ducting to all spaces for future EV charging points; Provision of an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing to traverse the L-31232 county road, connection to existing mains water infrastructure and foul drainage networks including on site surface water attenuation to serve the development, together with all associated site works and services. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with this application

Farranablake East with ancillary works in the townlands of Baunmore and Gortnahown , Athenry , Co. Galway · 26 Apr 2023

for provision of an extension to the existing warehouse building (Permitted under Pl. Ref. 05/5047 and extended under Pl. Ref. 10/841) comprising a total extension area of 3,395 sq. m; Construction of 1 no. new warehouse building for storage, logistics and manufacturing associated with the existing land use, including 5 no. staff toilets and 11 no. loading bays (gross floor area 2,118 sq. m); Continued use of the existing site access junction via L3107 permitted under Pl. Ref. 02/1375; Provision of 1 no. new site access junction via L3107; Alterations to car parking layout providing 56 no. additional car parking spaces for staff and visitors, including 5 no. universal access spaces (103 no. total car parking spaces provided); Provision of 20 no. bicycle parking spaces located within a secure, stacked bicycle shelter; Provision of designated onsite flood attenuation measures including an attenuation pond, stoned attenuation areas, permeable hard surface areas and additional drainage infrastructure; Provision of a concrete circulation yard to facilitate HGV movements within the site; All ancillary works required, including site lighting layout, landscaping, pedestrian infrastructure, boundary treatments and all associated site development works. The proposed development includes a revision of the site boundary from 1.296 hectares (permitted under Pl. Ref. 05/5047) to 3.31 hectares (site area increase of 2.014 hectares). The Planning Application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement

Caherroyn , Athenry , Co. Galway · 13 Feb 2026

for continued use of the existing quarry to the permitted depth of minus 5 mOD, including drill-ing, blasting, crushing, processing, stockpiling of materials, associated roads and ancillary services (granted under Planning Ref. File No.: 09/1958 and ABP Ref.: PL07.235821); Continued use of open storage areas; Continued use of existing permitted concrete manufacturing facility (granted under Planning Ref. File No. 09230 and 19/517: ABP-304769-19); Continued use of the existing office (granted under Planning Ref. File No.: 09/1958 and ABP Ref.: PL07.235821); Continued use of the existing maintenance shed (granted under Planning Ref. File No. 09610); Continued use of the existing water management system (including settlement lagoons), weighbridge and wheelwash; Lateral extension of the existing permitted quarry area over a previously permitted extraction area (granted under Planning Ref. File No. 06/4125) of c.4.6 ha. area to a final floor level of minus 5 mOD. The total quarry extraction area will be c. 13 Ha.; Restoration of the application area to natural habitat after uses following completion of ex-traction. The proposed development is within an overall application area of c. 27.5 hectares and is for a total period of 22 years (comprising an operational period of 20 years followed by 2 years for restoration). This application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR)

Barrettspark , Athenry , Co. Galway · 4 Mar 2025

for the development consisting of; (a) The change of use of part of ground floor level from previously granted retail / commercial use (ref. no. 06/4983) to use as a restaurant, (b) the change of use of first floor level from previously approved office / commercial unit (ref. no. 06/4983) for use as a guest house, (c) formation of a new fire escape staircase internally forming a new fire escape door leading to car park of adjoining property in applicant's family ownership, (d) installation of a lift serving all floors including basement to improve accessibility, (e) provide additional 4 no. roof lights, and a new window overlooking internal courtyard, (f) retention of attic level to form guesthouse bedrooms and communal areas, (g) retention of pitched roof connection over previously granted flat roof area (ref. no 06/4983) linking granted pitched roofs together, (h) formation of drainage and services connections independent to rest of building, and (i) provide carparking, bicycle parking, and refuse storage at basement level. Gross floor space of proposed works: 1319.14 sqm. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 470.6 sqm

Athenry , Cross Street · 9 Feb 2023

for the; 1. Construction of 74 no. two storey dwelling houses comprising of the following mix; a. 12 no. four bed semi-detached houses, b. 4 no., three bed semi-detached houses, c. 49 no. three bed terraced townhouses, d. 4 no. two bed semi-detached houses,e. 5 no. two bed terraced townhouses. 2. Provision of new vehicular and pedestrian entrance onto the Athenry Road (R347), 3. Provision of road along the northern boundary of the site, to include 4m wide active travel route, connecting to potential future development lands to the east of the site. 4. Upgrading of part of the existing walkway known as “Glass Avenue”, to include for surface waterdrainage arrangements, low level lighting improvements and boundary walls. This walkway runs from the east of the site, along the southern perimeter of the site, along the western perimeter of the site adjacent to the Athenry Road (R347), 5. Provision of car parking including provision for future EV charging points, 6. Provision of public open space areas including play areas, private open space areas, landscaping, footpaths with connections to Glass Avenue, internal pedestrian crossings, bicycle stands, bin stores, public lighting, ESB Substation, groundworks and revised boundary treatments, 7. Provision of surface water drainage arrangements to include on site attenuation and infiltration, 8. Connection to existing mains water infrastructure and sewer network on the Athenry Road (R347) together with all associated site works and service

Toberjarlath , Athenry Road , Tuam · 19 Jun 2026

to erect a dwelling house, with waste treatment system, percolation area, along with all associated site works

Mountgarret , Athenry , Co. Galway · 12 Dec 2025

and completion of two horse stables, retention of widening of existing quarry access roadway and permission for a manure pit and effluent tank

Greyford , Kiltullagh , Athenry · 3 Nov 2025