To erect dwelling house, domestic garage, wastewater treatment system, polishing filter

John Blackwell and Emer Gormally have applied for planning permission to erect a dwelling house together with a domestic garage on the site at Corgerry Oughter in Menlough, Ballinasloe, Co Galway. The application also covers the installation of a wastewater treatment system, a polishing filter and all associated services required for the development.

The proposal was submitted to Galway County Council under reference 2660652 on 29 April 2026. The council’s decision schedule set a deadline of 23 June 2026 for a final ruling, which was delivered on 17 June 2026. According to the council’s records, the permission granted is conditional, meaning that certain conditions will need to be met before construction can commence.

The dwelling house and domestic garage are intended to provide residential accommodation, while the wastewater treatment system and polishing filter are designed to manage on‑site sewage in compliance with environmental regulations. The application does not include any additional commercial or public facilities; it focuses solely on the private development of the site.

Ballinasloe residents have expressed interest in the project, noting that the addition of a new dwelling could contribute to local housing supply. However, the council’s conditional approval indicates that further details—such as compliance with planning policies and environmental safeguards—must be addressed by the applicants before work can begin.

The decision was made by Galway County Council, which is responsible for reviewing all planning applications within its jurisdiction. The council’s official website lists the application under the “Planning” section, where interested parties can view the full file and any supporting documents.

This development follows a broader pattern of residential projects in Ballinasloe, though it remains distinct from larger commercial proposals such as the €50 million office and restaurant scheme at Dunlo that is also awaiting council approval. Both projects illustrate the town’s ongoing growth and the council’s role in balancing development with community needs.

For further details, see Galway County Council planning file 2660652 and the localnews.ie coverage of the application.

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