Plans applied for €75.5m housing development in Oranmore, Galway

Oranmore Credit: John Fleming Architects (Dublin)

Plans have been applied for a €75.5 million Large Scale Residential Development (LRD) in Oranmore, Co Galway.

Developers Marshall Yards Development Company Ltd put forward plans for the construction of 171 new homes in Carton and Garraun South.

Current plans would see the demolition of an existing shed and associated structures on the 5.5-hectare site.

In its wake, plans see around 167 houses and 4 apartments built.

Of the houses, 16 will be one-beds, 71 will be two-beds, 70 will be three-beds and 10 will be four-beds.

The four apartments will be two-bed duplexes. 

Plans have been applied for a €75.5 million Large Scale Residential Development (LRD) in Oranmore, Co Galway -- bringing 171 new homes to the area.

Plans have been applied for a €75.5 million Large Scale Residential Development (LRD) in Oranmore, Co Galway — bringing 171 new homes to the area. Credit: John Fleming Architects (Dublin)

Applicants seek to build a creche and the provision of pedestrian and cyclist facilities along the R338 to Oranmore rail station.

An ESB substation, a pumping station and footpaths, parking, bicycle and bin stores are also included in current plans.

Access for residents would be available via a new entrance on the L-71051 to the east.

Marshall Yards Development Company Ltd submitted plans to Galway City Council on June 17, 2024.

A decision from the Council is due by August 11, 2024.

Feature Image Credit: John Fleming Architects (Dublin)