Planning application received: for a Large-Scale Residential Development. The application is being made under the provisions of the

Athenry Luxury Housing Developments Ltd has lodged a new planning application with Galway County Council for a large‑scale residential development on land in Raheen, Ballygarraun North and Ballygarraun South, Athenry. The application was received on 24 June 2026 and is scheduled to be considered by the council’s planning committee, with a decision due on 18 August 2026. The proposal falls under the provisions of the relevant planning legislation. While the applicant has not yet disclosed the exact number of dwellings or design details, the submission indicates that it will involve a substantial residential scheme covering the specified site. Galway County Council’s planning portal lists the application as a new item, with reference number 2661048. The council will review the plans against local development priorities and statutory requirements before making its recommendation to the county council. Residents of Athenry can view the full application file on the council’s public planning website once it is published. No further details have been released by the developer at this stage.

For more information, see Galway County Council’s planning record (ref 2661048).

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