For construction of new infill street development (Block 1) consisting of 1no commercial

O’Boyle Electrical Contracting Ltd has applied to Galway County Council for planning permission to construct a new infill street development at The Square in Dunmore, County Galway. The proposal, currently in pre‑validation, would see the erection of Block 1, a three‑storey building comprising a single commercial unit and three residential apartments. In addition, the company seeks approval to complete four partially constructed apartments in Blocks 2 and 3, which were originally authorised under Planning Ref 05/2881 and EOD 11/157.

The works for Blocks 2 and 3 would involve installing new pitched roofs, carrying out minor extensions and façade treatments, fitting windows and doors, and finishing the existing superstructures to provide four two‑storey apartments. Together, the development would provide a total of seven apartments and one commercial unit. The planning application also covers the provision of bin and bike storage facilities and the connection of the site to all utilities, as well as the associated site works required for the project.

The application is still pending council approval, and no decision has yet been made on whether the development will proceed. The proposal is part of a broader effort to enhance housing and commercial options within the local area, though the council has not yet confirmed any wider strategy.

A separate news item from the Irish Independent has highlighted a call for a designated teen space in Galway city following a Gardaí call to a playground, but no further details are available at this time.

For more information, see the Galway County Council planning file and the local news coverage.

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