Development hailed as major boost in tackling local housing demand
The green light has been given to a sizeable residential development in Claregalway, which was the subject both of strenuous opposition and support in the area.
An Bord Pleanála have granted planning permission for 111 houses and apartments in Claregalway following a strategic housing development application by K King Construction for the development at Lakeview, Claregalway.
Local councillor David Collins (FG) welcomed the decision saying that there was an urgent need for new housing in Claregalway given the demand.
And he also paid tribute to developer Walter King for offering land for the development of community facilities to the local area.
“We need the houses and we need the land so this decision satisfies Claregalway on both fronts,” Cllr Collins added.
The Athenry Oranmore area councillor also said that requirement that a certain number of houses be reserved for Irish speakers was also a boost to developing the language in the area – Claregalway is part of the Gaeltacht.
The higher planning authority ruled that the proposed development would constitute an acceptable residential density at this location and was also acceptable in terms of traffic and pedestrian safety.
They also said that the site could be drained satisfactorily and that surface water would not be an issue.
The site for the development measures over twelve acres in size and is located at the junction of the Lydican Road about three quarters of a mile from the village off the main Oranmore road.
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