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35-home housing estate with mix of 2-4 bed houses on Lake Road, Loughrea

New application, awaiting council validation

David Barrett is proposing a new housing estate of 35 homes in Loughrea on Lake Road, made up of a mix of two-storey semi-detached and detached houses (mostly 3 and 4-bedroom) plus six single-storey two-bedroom homes. The development includes a play area, parking with EV charging points ready, new road access, and connections to water and sewer networks.

Full description from the council file

for; 1. the construction of 35 no. dwelling houses comprising of the following mix; a. 20 no. two-storey, four bed semi-detached houses, b. 1 no. two-storey, four bed detached house, c. 8 no. two-storey, three bed semi-detached houses, d. 6 no. single storey, two bed detached houses. 2. The removal of an existing single storey shed (in ruins). 3. Provision of carparking including ducting to all spaces for future EV charging points. 4. Provision of a public open space area (including a play area), private open space areas, bicycle parking, footpaths, public lighting, ESB Sub station, landscaping, groundworks and revised boundary treatments. 5. Provision of new vehicular and pedestrian entrance onto Lake Road (R351). 6. Provision for raised traffic calming measures along the Lake Road (R351). 7. Provision of surface water drainage arrangements to include on site attenuation and infiltration. 8. Connection to existing mains water infrastructure. 9. Proposed connection to sewer network via a proposed sewer extension along the (R351), together with all associated site works and services. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with this application

Details

Reference
2660593
Applicant
David Barrett
Site address
Loughrea, Lake Road, Co Galway
Status
New Application
Date received
April 17, 2026
Decision due
June 11, 2026
Authority
Galway County Council
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Source: Galway County Council planning portal. Full file, drawings, observations and decision documents are on the council's own ePlan site — view application 2660593 on the council portal →.
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