Plans are in development for the construction of 38 social and affordable housing units on the western side of Galway City.
The city council has submitted a Part 8 planning application for a housing development on two connected sites on the Cappagh Road.
The development will consist of 6 three-bedroom terraced houses, 6 two-bedroom terraced houses, 1 two-bedroom townhouse, 5 two-bedroom duplexes, 15 two-bedroom apartments, and 5 one-bedroom apartments.
Other works will involve vehicular and pedestrian access points to the Proposals via the An CimÃn Mór/ Garrai Dhónaill access road, landscaping, parking, and associated site works.
Soft copies of plans and particulars of the proposed development can also be viewed online on the Galway City Council website at: Cappagh Road, Knocknacara Social & Affordable Housing development • GCC Part 8.
Submissions related to this project can be made to the city council planning department until 4pm on April 27, 2026.
