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Planning application 2660906

For a large scale residential development (LRD) comprising of the following…

Farrannamartin, Tuam Urban, Co. Galway

Current status

Application registered

Next key date

Decision due

1 October 2026

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  1. Application received

  2. Further information requested

  3. Further information received

  4. Decision due

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Why this application matters

Residential-led development

The proposal is for 149 homes at Farrannamartin, Tuam Urban, comprising 16 one-bed, 26 two-bed, 99 three-bed and eight four-bed units. It would replace a derelict dwelling and existing sheds.

Community and site infrastructure

The scheme includes a crèche, communal hard and soft landscaped open space, a central play area, an ESB substation, drainage infrastructure with SuDS rain gardens, refuse facilities and public lighting.

Access, parking and connections

Vehicle and pedestrian access would be formed by altering the existing entrance from the R939. Provision includes 271 car spaces and 497 secure bicycle spaces, including 80 visitor spaces, alongside a connection to Galway County Council Part VIII development LA07/25 and future connections to adjoining residential development and surrounding R2 lands.

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Application details

Planning reference
2660906
Council
Galway County Council
Proposal description
For a large scale residential development (LRD) comprising of the following: a) the demolition of the existing derelict dwelling house and existing sheds, b) construction of 149 no. residential units comprising of: a.16 no. 1 bed units b.26 no. 2 bed units c.99 no. 3 bed units d.8 no. 4 bed units, c) 1 no. creche facility and ancillary open space, refuse store, cycle parking and vehicle parking, d) alterations to exiting dwelling house entrance from R939 to provide vehicle and pedestrian entrance to proposed development, e) provision of 271 car parking spaces throughout proposed development, f) provision of 497 secure bicycle parking spaces throughout the development, including 80 short term visitor spaces, g) provision of communal open space including hard and soft landscaping including such as planting, paving and public lighting, h) provision of central play area with mix of features to central communal open space, i) provision of drainage systems including SUDS rain garden areas, j) provision of 1 no. ESB substation to service development, k) proposed connection to Galway County Council Part VIII development, LA07/25, and proposed future connections to adjacent residential developments and surrounding R2 lands. l) all other associated and ancillary development and site works
Location / address
Farrannamartin, Tuam Urban, Co. Galway
Application type
PERMISSION
Received / registered
5 Jun 2026

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