To construct a fully serviced private dwelling house with waste water treatment system

David and Caitlin Hansberry have applied to build a fully serviced private dwelling house at Dangan Oughter in Barnaderg, Tuam, Co Galway. Their proposal includes a waste‑water treatment system and a private garage/store together with all associated site works. The application was submitted to Galway County Council on 13 May 2026 under reference 26104.

The council had set a decision date of 7 July 2026 but announced the outcome five days earlier, on 2 July 2026: the proposal was refused. The refusal follows the council’s review of the site plans and compliance with local planning regulations.

The Hansberry application is one of several recent submissions in the area – alongside projects such as a cottage at Barnaderg and developments in Cloonaglasha – that have been considered by the council during this planning cycle. While the decision was made, broader discussions about housing supply remain active; local media have reported on a funding gap in County Galway that is unlikely to be addressed before the next census, and a motion has been tabled for the council to proactively plan for the housing needs of older people.

For full details of the application and the council’s decision see Galway County Council planning file 26104.

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