Planning near you · Galway · Ref 2660301

Proposal for 85 homes

Tuam Road , Castlegar , Galway

New Application

Applicant: Not supplied in our sources
Proposed use: Residential
Homes in source: 85
Reported floor area: 8737.8 m²

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The story so far

Application timeline

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19 Aug 2026Application received
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NPAD · source SHA-256: b81fac1ecce9a62708e73980496bb3a85d6f05d28035d65666f5e5f000b4deac · field: ReceivedDate

What changed

First retained observation; this does not establish that the application is new.

Observed: 21 September 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.

Why it matters locally

The proposal concerns Tuam Road , Castlegar , Galway. The source lists 85 proposed homes. This is a proposal count, not evidence of completed or occupied housing. Demolition is included in the proposal description.

Location & nearby applications

Tuam Road , Castlegar , Galway

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Nearby applications

Closest retained records in this county within 5 km, measured between map points. Proximity does not establish a shared site.

Permission for development which consists of : retention for two first floor windows to the side elevation atAbout 500 m · Unit 55 Ballybane Industrial Estate , Ballybane , GalwayRef 2660162 · Permission granted with conditions
Permission for development which consists of Retention Permission sought from the above authority to retain dwellinghouse, ga…About 700 m · School Road , Castlegar , GalwayRef 2621 · Permission granted with conditions
to construct an extension to an existing workshop building including all associated works and servicesAbout 1.2 km · An Poll Caoin , Parkmore West Business Park , Co. GalwayRef 2661442 · New Application
Permission for development which consists of: Extension Of Duration - the development comprises 4 no. apartment block G,H,H1…About 1.2 km · Crown Square , Monivea Road , GalwayRef 267 · Refused
Permission for development which consists of: Creganna Medical are applying to Galway City Council for planning permission fo…About 1.3 km · Parkmore West Business Park , Parkmore , GalwayRef 2660237 · Permission granted with conditions

Documents & sources

Galway City Council · Reference 2660301

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Source records and verification details

Change record: NPAD · source SHA-256: b81fac1ecce9a62708e73980496bb3a85d6f05d28035d65666f5e5f000b4deac

Proposal: NPAD · source SHA-256: b81fac1ecce9a62708e73980496bb3a85d6f05d28035d65666f5e5f000b4deac

Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-21T10:01:57.361027+00:00. Source dataset date: 2026-09-15.

Full description from the council file

Permission for development which consists of: We, Cairn Homes Properties Ltd, intend to apply for Permission for development at this site (c. 3.93 ha.) Tuam Road, Castlegar, Galway. The development will consist of: 1. The demolition of the existing structures on site (c. 707.61 sq. m). 2. Construction of 85 no. residential units across 8,738 sq. m. gross internal floor area (GIA) comprising of: a. 61 no. houses (6 no. 2-bed, 51 no. 3-bed and 4 no. 4-bed); and b. 24 no. duplex units (12 no. 2-bed and 12 no. 3-bed) 3. Construction of a creche (c. 130.6 sq. m.) 4. Construction of a new internal spine road including cycle track and pedestrian footpath from the Tuam Road (N83) for future connection to School Road; 5. Provision of a bus stop and turning facility; 6. Upgrade of the existing junction between the Tuam Road (N83) and City North Business Park to a signalised junction, including the provision of a fourth arm connecting to the proposed internal spine road. 7. Extension of the existing footpath along the Tuam Road (N83) frontage to connect into the existing pedestrian network and upgrade works at the School Road (L5040)/Tuam Road (N83) junction. 8. Provision of an ESB substation 9. The provision of hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatments 10. All associated surface water, watermain and foul water drainage services and connections (including nature-based drainage solution) and all associated site works and ancillary services necessary to facilitate the proposed development. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted along with this Planning Application

Application details

Reference: 2660301
Site address: Tuam Road , Castlegar , Galway
Homes in source field: 85 (proposal, not completions)
Reported floor area (m²): 8737.800000000008
Application type: PERMISSION
Latest reported outcome: New Application
Date received: August 19, 2026
Decision due: October 13, 2026
Authority: Galway City Council

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