Castlegar

107 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Castlegar, from 21 m² to 199,028 m² (19.9 ha, 49.18 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 44 neighbouring parcels touch it.

Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.

No zone of a development plan covers Castlegar in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply to each application.

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 8 Jul 2025Conditional

  to amend development permitted under pl. ref. no. 20/1085 & ABP Ref. 310144-21 for 6 no. aeration cells (each cell is 6.0m x 4.8m wide x 4.5m high) and associated air blowers; 2 no. anoxic cells (each cell is 4.5m long x 4.8m wide x 5.0m high); 1 no. recirculation pumping station; 1 no. return activated sludge / waste activated sludge pumping station; 1 no. selector tank of size 2m x 4m x 4.5m; 1 no. sludge holding tank with a diameter of c. 5m; provision of lighting columns of max. 5m height; entrance gate to wastewater treatment plant (WWTP); solar panels (31 sqm) on the west side of sludge drying reed beds; and c.400m of 150mm diameter gravity foul sewer to be laid from the mart entrance to a permitted manhole on the access road to the existing wastewater treatment plant. The development will also consist of the following amendments to permitted works: Relocation and amendment to permitted 2 no. final settlement tanks with a diameter of c.10m; relocation of the permitted inlet works; relocation and amendments to permitted attenuation tank and associated pipework; relocation of permitted chemical storage tank c.5m³; relocation of permitted control building and provision of solar panels (62 sqm) on roof; relocation of permitted ESB substation; relocation of permitted generator; relocation and amendments to design of permitted sludge drying reed beds to provide 6 no. of size 8.25m x 25m; relocation of the permitted effluent flume for flow measurement, 2m wide and 4.5m in length; amendments to permitted pipework; minor amendment to permitted internal roadway; amendment to the permitted outfall pipe at the discharge location to the Castlegar River by installing a headwall; and omission of 2 no. permitted primary settlement tanks, 2 no. permitted biological filters and forward feed pumps. The proposed development and proposed amendments include all associated ancillary works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared with respect to the proposed development and is included with this application

  Permission · Galway County Council, 2560916

• 7 Jul 2025Conditional

  for the construction of 39 no. residential units on an infill development site in the townland of Treanrevagh, Mountbellew, Co. Galway. The development will consist of: •1 x Type A Block of 4 no. 2 bed 2 storey terraced houses (4 no. units), •2 x Type B Block of 3 no. 2 bed 2 storey terraced houses (6 no. units), 1 x Type C Block of 2 no. 3 bed 2 storey semi-detached houses (2 no. units), •1 x Type C1 Block of 2 no. 3 bed 2 storey semi-detached houses (2 no. units), •1 x Type D Block of 4 no. 2 bed 2 storey terraced houses (4 no. units), •1 x Type D1 Block of 4 no. 2 bed 2 storey terraced houses (4 no. units), •1 x Type E Block of 5 no. 2 bed terraced houses (5 no. units), •1 x Type F Block of 3 no. 2 storey terraced houses, comprising 2 no. 2 beds and 1 no. 3 bed (3 no. units),•1 x Type G Block of 5 no. bungalow terraced houses, comprising 4 no. 2 beds and 1 no. 3 bed (5 no. units), •1 x Type H Block of 4 no. 2 bed bungalow terraced houses (4 no. units). The proposed development includes; •Provision for pedestrian and vehicular connection onto the R358 College road, via the permitted/existing access road and junction to the south, •Connection to a proposed temporary on-site proprietary treatment plant and pumping station, together with the provision for tertiary pre-treatment of effluent, prior to discharge to the Uisce Éireann sewer network and Mountbellew Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The proposed development is also designed to provide for an option for direct discharge of effluent to the Uisce Éireann sewer network once the upgrade to the Mountbellew WWTP is operational. •The proposed development includes for connection to the public mains water supply, surface water drainage arrangements, provision of public open space areas with a playground, private open space areas, internal roads, footpaths, bicycle parking, public lighting, landscaping and boundary treatments, together with all associated site works and services. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with this application. Gross floor space of proposed works: 3221.40 sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2560911

• 13 Aug 2024Conditional

  to construct a new dwelling house with wastewater treatment plant, polishing filter and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works 175.21 sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2461043

• 17 Feb 2023Conditional

  for the construction of 36 no. residential units. The development will consist of: - 16 no. 3 bed 2 storey terraced houses in 4 no. Type B blocks, - 4 no. 4 bed 2 storey semi-detached houses in 2 no. Type C blocks, - 4 no. part 3 bed and part 4 bed, 2 storey semi-detached houses in 2 no. Type D blocks, - 10 no. 3 bed 2 storey semi-detached houses in 5 no. Type E blocks, - 1 no. 4 bed 2 storey detached house (Type G), - 1 no. 4 bed 2 storey detached house (Type G1). The proposed development includes; - Provision for pedestrian and vehicular connection onto the R358 College road, via the permitted/existing access road and junction to the south, - The proposed development includes for connection to public mains water supply and wastewater arrangements as agreed with Irish Water, public and private open space areas, footpaths, bicycle parking, public lighting, landscaping, wildlife corridor and boundary treatments, together with all associated site works and services. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with this application.Gross floor space of proposed works 4,156.80sqm

  Permission, 36 homes · Galway County Council, 2360139

• 15 Nov 2022Conditional

  for the construction of a dormer type dwelling, a detached garage including proposed wastewater treatment system with percolation area, a new road access & associated site services/landscaping.Gross floor space of proposed works 288.80sqm.

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2261146

• 11 Nov 2021Conditional

  for (a) the demolition of existing two storey convent/school building, detached house and out buildings (b) the construction of a mixed use development consisting of 1 cafe/restaurant (ii) 15 no. retail units (iii) 8 no. office medical (iv) creche (v) 9 no. apartments, in 5 no. two storey blocks and 37 no. houses comprisingof 11 no. three bedroom, 24 no. 4 bedroom and 2 no. six bedroom houses (c) all associated external and site development works including the installation of a temporary on-site proprietary effluent treatment system, bin stores, car parking and ESB substation, previous planning reference no. 06/3886 (Gross floor area 12119 sqm). Previous Planning Reference No. 06/3886 and 12/1428

  Extension of duration · Galway County Council, 212091

• 21 Jan 2021Conditional

  to construct a new dwelling house, domestic garage fuel store with wastewater treatment plant percolation area, and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: Gross floor space of proposed works: 228.08 sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2139

• 5 Aug 2020Conditional

  for a 10 year planning permission for upgrades to wastewater facilities, consisting of the following; decommission existing wastewater treatment plant in the townland of Castlegar and convert to a wastewater pumping station comprising demolition of existing tanks, biological filters and control building, and construction of below ground wet well, chambers, above ground control kiosk, wet kiosk, lifting gantry, hardstanding, standby generator and associated pipework. Construction of a new wastewater treatment plant comprising inlet works, tanks, biological filters, sludge drying reed beds, associated pipework, control and welfare building, standby generator, car parking, hardstanding, landscaping and fencing. Below ground rising main to transfer wastewater from the proposed pumping station to the proposed wwtp site. Below ground gravity outfall to transfer treated wastewater from the wwtp to the Castlegar river and all associated site works. This application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement. Gross floor space of proposed works; 138.15sqm, Gross floor space of work to be retained; 16.37sqm, Gross floor space of any demolition; 27.7sqm

  Permission · Galway County Council, 201085

• 2 Jun 2020Conditional

  for change of house plans to that previously granted under Pl. Ref. No. 06/3886, 12/1428, 17/1699. The development will consist of [1] Change of house plans on site to site no's 15, 16 & 17 [2] Change of house plans on site no's 18, 19 & 20 to replace a block of 3 no. terrace dwellings, with 1 pair of semi detached dwellings and 1 no. detached dwelling [3] Connection to previously permitted services together with all associated site works and services. Gross floor space of proposed plans: TYPE H: 229.2sqm, TYPE K: 245.2sqm, TYPE L:139.6 sqm.

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 20675

• 31 Oct 2019Conditional

  for a partial change of plans from retail units and apartment units, previously granted under Planning Reference Nos. 06/3886, 12/1428 and 17/1699, to a fuel filling station with underground fuel storage tanks, associated pipeworks, overground filling points together with an additional access, site layout adjustments, changes to elevations and internal layout to adjoining retail units/offices, a main I.D. sign and all associated services. The application also includes a nautra impact statement and a pre-development archaeological report. Gross floor space of proposed works: Main I.D sign - 11 sqm

  Permission · Galway County Council, 191699

• 24 Aug 2018Refused

  for partial change of plans from retail units and apartment units, previously granted under Planning Reference No.'s 06/3886, 12/1428 and 17/1699, to a fuel filling station with underground fuel storage tanks, associated pipeworks, overground filling points, together with changes to elevations and internal layout to adjoining retail units/offices and also for a main I.D. sign and all associated services. Gross floor space of proposed works Main I.D. sign 11sqm.

  Permission · Galway County Council, 181210

• 24 Jul 2018Conditional

  of domestic garage/fuel store. Gross floor space of work to be retained 46.02sqm.

  Retention, 1 home · Galway County Council, 181048

• 22 Dec 2017Conditional

  to construct a new slatted sheep shed, with concrete apron and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works 177.85sqm.

  Permission · Galway County Council, 171874

• 27 Nov 2017Conditional

  for (a) the demolition of existing two storey convent/school building, detached house and out buildings (b) the construction of a mixed use development consisting of 1 cafe/restaurant (ii) 15 no. retail units (iii) 8 no. office medical (iv) creche (v) 9 no. apartments, in 5 no. two storey blocks and 37 no. houses comprisingof 11 no. three bedroom, 24 no. 4 bedroom and 2 no. six bedroom houses (c) all associated external and site development works including the installation of a temporary on-site proprietary effluent treatment system, bin stores, car parking and ESB substation, previous planning reference no. 06/3886 (Gross floor area 12119 sqm). Previous Planning Reference No. 06/3886 and 12/1428

  Extension of duration · Galway County Council, 171699

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Castlegar.

Recorded monuments

• GA046-034 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  In marshland, near N bank of the Castlegar River. 'On the boundary of the townlands of Longford and Castlegar, lies St. Brigid's well, at which a patron was held on the first Sunday in August' (O'Flanagan 1927, Vol. 1, 106). This spring well was enclosed by a rectangular drystone chamber (L 5.6m, Wth 5.3m) of which only the foundation courses are extant. A hawthorn bush grows from W wall; a small stream flows from the well to the river (Claffey 1983, 147). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Compiled by Olive Alcock, Kathy de hÓra and Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

• GA046-035 Children's burial ground
  Description

  In grassland. A slightly raised unenclosed rectangular platform (E-W 10m, N-S 7m) within which several small set limestone grave-markers are haphazardly arranged. In E sector, the N face of one grave-marker is inscribed with a simple cross, over which are the letters TOB, an apparent reference to a member of the O'Brien family who once lived in the neighbourhood (Claffey 1983, 149). According to local information, itinerant burials took place here at night; one such family is said to have returned from Sligo to bury a child (ibid.). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Compiled by Olive Alcock, Kathy de hÓra and Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

• GA046-036 Country house
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

Architectural heritage

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Castlegar.

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

Radon

About 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map.

Terrain model

No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Castlegar.

Flooding

The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

• Castlegar, Mountbellew5 sales

Name

Castlegar · An Caisleán Gearr

Area

3,237,160 m² (323.72 ha, 799.92 acres)

Civil parish

Ballynakill (Mount Bellew Ra), and its townlands

Barony

Killian

Electoral division

Ballynakill, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Ballynakill electoral division: 647 people in 225 households; 88% of households own their home; 34% of homes were built since 2001; 10% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 3% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballynahowna, Barnwellsgrove, Belderny South, Bovinion, Carrownagannive, Killosolan, Liscloonmeeltoge, Longford, Treanrevagh

Placenames

Castlegar on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics by electoral division, Central Statistics Office, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address; old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.