GrantedHousing estateDecided 11 July 2025

Bóthar an Chóiste, in the townlands of Castlegar and Ballinfoil, Galway

Demolition of existing structures and construction of 168 residential units and a creche.

2560148 · Galway City Council · Lodged 19 May 2025

Reference: 2560148
Authority: Galway City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 19 May 2025
Residential units: 168
Floor area: 12253.7 m²

Summary

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A Large-Scale Residential Development is proposed, consisting of the demolition of an existing house and ruined outbuildings. The new development will construct 168 residential units, comprising 70 houses, 54 apartments, 44 duplexes, and a two-storey creche.

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Storeys: 2

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Official record

Development description

Permission for development which consists of: we, lock house developments limited (the applicant), intend to apply to galway city council for permission for a large-scale residential development. The site extends to 4.626 ha on lands located to the north of bóthar an chóiste (also known as bóthar na cóiste), in the townlands of castlegar and ballinfoil (also known as ballinfoile), 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 the following
Demolition of an existing house (124.6 m²), a ruined outbuilding (42.8 m²), and a ruined dwelling (41.7 m²)
Construction of 168 no. Residential units comprising: i. 70 no. Two storey houses (36 no. Two-beds, 26 no. Three-beds, 8 no. Four-beds), ii. 2 no. Apartment blocks comprising 54 no. Apartments (27 no. One-beds, 27 no. Two-beds), iii. 44 no. Duplex units (19 no. One-beds, 25 no. Two-beds)
Development of a two-storey creche facility (c. 300 sqm), associated outdoor play areas and parking
Provision of all associated surface water and foul drainage services and connections including pumping station with all associated site works and ancillary services
The upgrade of the existing bóthar an chóiste road from the proposed development to the junction at l5041 consisting of road improvements, road widening and junction re-alignment
Pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicular links throughout the development and access to bóthar an chóiste, and pedestrian and cyclist link to the adjacent greenway route
Provision of bat boxes, a native hedgerow corridor (biodiversity and pollinator friendly) along the northern boundary, and the provision of sustainable drainage systems (suds) features
Provision of shared communal and private open space, site landscaping and public lighting, resident and visitor parking including electric vehicle charging points, bicycle parking spaces, and all associated site development works. The application is accompanied by a natura impact statement (nis)

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

ResidentialRS

“To provide residential development and for associated support development, which will ensure the protection of existing residential amenity and will contribute to sustainable residential neighbourhoods”

National zoning type: Residential, mixed residential and other uses

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.

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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
84 Cluain Riocaird, Bothar Na Coiste Castlegar, Galway	Oct 2025	€385,000	127 m
126 Cluain Riocaird, Headford Rd, Galwaynot full market price	Jul 2025	€350,000	152 m
91 Cluain Riocaird, Headford Rd, Galway	May 2025	€462,000	164 m
45 Cluain Riocaird, Headford Rd, Galwaynot full market price	Mar 2025	€350,000	182 m
43 Cluain Riocaird, Headford Rd, Galway	Jun 2026	€420,000	190 m
133 Cluain Riocaird, Bothar Na Coiste, Galway	Jun 2026	€303,000	202 m
20 Cluain Riocaird, Headford Rd, Galway	Jun 2025	€300,000	209 m
157 Cluain Riocaird, Headford Rd, Galway	May 2026	€370,000	231 m

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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 received19 May 2025
Decision due13 July 2025
Decision issued11 July 2025
Appeal submitted6 August 2025
Appeal decided7 November 2025
Permission expiry6 November 2030

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