Cartron (townland), Oranmore, Co. Galway

Marshall Yards Development Company Ltd. is applying for permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development at Cartron (townland), Oranmore, Co. Galway.

The site, which is 5.5 hectares in area, is located to the east of the town of Oranmore. The 2022 Galway County Development Plan includes the specific zoning objective: R1–Residential Phase 1. This objective is to protect, provide and improve residential areas within the lifetime of this plan. The proposed development will ensure the provision of a residential development. In line with the objectives of the Galway County Development Plan. The proposed development, which qualifies as a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) comprises:

• The demolition of the existing shed and associated structures on site;
• The construction of 171 no. residential units providing a mix of 16 no. 1 bed maisonette units, 4 no. 2 bed duplex apartment units, 127 no. 2 and 3 bed townhouse units and 24 no. 3 and 4 bed semi-detached units;
• A single storey creche;
• The provision of pedestrian/cyclist facilities along the R338 public road connecting to Oranmore rail station; and
• 1 no. ESB substation, 1 no. pumping station and the undergrounding of the existing ESB sites traversing the site; All associated ancillary development works including footpaths, lighting, parking, drainage, bicycle and bin stores and landscaping/amenity areas Access will be via a new entrance on the L-71051 to the east with pedestrian access provided along the Coast Road.