'Garrai Caol' Merlin, in the Townlands of Doughiska and Merlin Park., Galway
Construction of three single-storey dwelling units at Garrai Caol, Doughiska.
2460078 · Galway City Council · Lodged 22 March 2024
- Reference
- 2460078
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 22 March 2024
- Residential units
- 3
- Floor area
- 168.9 m²
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought to construct three single-storey homes, consisting of two semi-detached one-bed units and one detached two-bed unit. The works include extending the existing roadway, adjusting parking spaces, and connecting to services.
- Storey
- 1
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Permission for development which consists of: 3no dwelling units, comprising of 2no one bed single storey units of 51 sq. M. Each in a semi-detached configuration and 1no two-bed detached single storey unit of 66.9 sq. M. Along with enclosing side garden walls & gates and dividing rear garden walls. Along with all necessary and associated site works to include extension of existing internal roadway, relocation of 2no. Existing car park spaces and provision of 2no. Additional car park spaces, provision of paths and continuation of street lighting etc and connection to existing service utilities to include potable, surface and foul water connections within the garrai caol development
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for recreational and amenity uses”
National zoning type: Open space, park
Objective set by the Galway City Development Plan 2023 - 2029 (2023–2029). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Tuair�n, Coast Road, Roscam | Oct 2025 | €510,000 | 204 m |
| 49 Duirling, Roscam, Galway | Jul 2025 | €360,000 | 207 m |
| 11 Tuairin, Roscam, Galway | Jun 2026 | €560,000 | 230 m |
| 87 An Duirling, Roscam, Galway City | Jun 2026 | €462,000 | 231 m |
| 98 Dourling, Roscam, Galway | May 2026 | €315,000 | 259 m |
| 58 Tuairin, Roscam, Galway | Apr 2026 | €398,000 | 325 m |
| 13 Reilean, Roscam, Galway | Dec 2025 | €494,000 | 384 m |
| No5 Roscaoin Roscam, Roscam, Galway | Mar 2025 | €400,000 | 387 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received22 March 2024
- Further information requested15 May 2024
- Further information received2 September 2024
- Decision due29 September 2024
- Decision issued19 September 2024
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