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

On 24 June 2026 the Galway County Council received a new planning application from Athenry Luxury Housing Developments Ltd for a Large‑Scale Residential Development (LRD) on land at Raheen, Ballygarraun North and Ballygarraun South in Athenry. The proposal falls under the provisions of the Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large‑scale Residential Development) Act 2021 and its associated regulations, which require detailed pre‑planning consultation for developments comprising 100 or more housing units or 200 or more student accommodation bed spaces.

The council has recorded the application as reference 2661048. Under the statutory eight‑week decision period a determination is expected by 18 August 2026. No further details on the number of proposed dwellings or design elements have been released at this stage.

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