LRD Permission for development which consists…
Site located to the west of the Coolough Road (L-1005) in the townland of Coolagh (also known as Coolough) , Co. Galway in addition to road improvement works located on the Dyke Road (L-1004) located in the townland of Terryland , Co. Galway
Proposed development
LRD Permission for development which consists of; 1. demolition of 2 no. existing dwellings and ancillary structures located centrally within the site and demolition of the partial building ruins located in the south-eastern portion of the site. 2. construction of a student accommodation scheme comprising 84 no. apts 3. the proposed accommodation scheme is arranged in 7 no. blocks which vary in height from part 2 storey/3 storey building to 4 storey with a 5 storey set back on block d. 4. provision of communal facilities on the ground floor of block a including a retail space measuring 77sqm and a café measuring 81.7sqm, with associated signage 5. provision of communal open space and outdoor recreational areas internal and external (visitor) bicycle, refuse storage, car parking, public lighting, wayfinding signage and photovoltaic panels, 6. the provision of hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatments including an elevated mesh walkway (82 metres) and a bridge spanning the limestone pavement in the north western portion of the site 7. provision of vehicular entrance and 2 no. pedestrian/cyclist entrances from the Coolough Road and the provision of a toucan pedestrian crossing on the Coolough Road 8. road improvement works along the Dyke Road 9. the proposed scheme will be utilised for short term visitor letting during the summer months 10. provision of associated surface water, watermain and foul water drainage services and connections, ESB substation and all associated site works and ancillary services - Please refer to the submitted statutory notices for the complete development description (full description is in excess of the character limit)
What happens next
The council recorded a decision on 8 Apr 2025. The official file has the outcome; a third-party appeal is possible within four weeks of the decision.
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