Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 13 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) that Galway City Council, being the Planning Authority for the City, propose to make a variation of the Galway City Development Plan 2023 – 2029 in respect of the following:
Proposed Variation No. 2 – Review of lands unzoned following Ministerial Direction. Galway City Council (GCC) proposes to amend the zoning status of the lands previously unzoned as GCC considers it appropriate that all lands in the city are subject to a land use zoning objective. Zoning gives clarity and a level of certainty to landowners and third parties in considering the current use and possible future development of the subject lands.
A copy of the proposed variation, SEA (Strategic Environmental Assessment) and AA (Appropriate Assessment) screening reports are available to view and download at consult.galwaycity.ie
The public consultation period runs from of Friday 28th November 2025 to Monday 05th January 2026.
Submissions can be made:
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Using the online submission portal following registration at consult.galwaycity.ie
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By email to devplan@galwaycity.ie and
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By post to Senior Planner, Planning Department, City Hall, College Road, Galway, H91X4K8.
These will be taken into consideration by the City Council before any decision is made with regard to the Proposed Variations. The closing date for receipt of written submissions or observations is Monday 05th January 2026 at 4pm.
For those without web access, documentation will also be available for inspection at the Planning Department during normal opening hours by prior appointment. Please contact (091) 536400 if you have any queries or wish to arrange an appointment.
Documentation will also be available to view during the consultation period at the following locations:
Galway City Library, St. Augustine Street. Tel: (091) 509094
Ballybane Library, Castlepark Road, Ballybane. Tel: (091) 509244
Westside Library, Seamus Quirke Road, Galway. Tel: (091) 509091
Knocknacarra Community Centre, Cappagh Park. Tel: (091) 867594
Ballinfoile/Castlegar Community Centre, Headford Rd. Tel: (091) 429 620
Please note that these locations may be subject to restricted opening hours.
Signed:
Patricia Philbin, Director of Services Urban Development