Cregboy

388 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Cregboy, from 4 m² to 305,025 m² (30.5 ha, 75.37 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 73 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2Residential Existing (Existing residential)
  Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, Galway · 152 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• N1.5Transport Infrastructure (Mixed/general transport uses)
  Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, Galway · 16 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R4Residential (Phase 2) (Strategic Residential Reserve)
  Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, Galway · 7 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1Open Space/Recreation & Amenity (Open space, park)
  Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, Galway · 6 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1Residential Infill (New/proposed residential)
  Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, Galway · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C2.1Business & Enterprise (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
  Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, Galway · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S3Community Facilities (Community facilities)
  Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, Galway · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• N6Public Utility (Other networks and basic infrastructure/utilities uses)
  Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, Galway · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1Residential (Phase 1) (New/proposed residential)
  Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, Galway · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M2Town Centre (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, Galway · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 12 Jun 2026Conditional

  to construct domestic shed and associated siteworks

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2660963

• 12 Jun 2026N/a

  for the backfill and restoration of a former quarry void on a 3.1-hectare site using imported uncontaminated soil and stone from greenfield sites (which is managed as non-waste by-product in accordance with the EPA National By-product Decision). The development includes provision for temporary infrastructure including a site office, weighbridge, wheelwash and concrete slab for on-site re-fuelling

  Permission · Galway County Council, 2660967

• 27 Apr 2026Conditional

  for new 2 storey extension to existing cottage with associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2660639

• 23 Apr 2026Conditional

  of a dwelling house and garage with home office & gym, provision of an extension to the side of the existing dwelling along with minor elevation alterations and for all ancillary services and site works

  Retention, 2 homes · Galway County Council, 2660625

• 4 Dec 2025Refused

  for change of use from the existing crèche and apartment (previous planning reference number 04/1202) to two semi-detached houses and all ancillary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2561785

• 21 Aug 2025Refused

  for a new 2 storey extension to existing cottage with associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2561162

• 7 Aug 2025Conditional

  of an attic conversion as habitable space

  Retention · Galway County Council, 2561079

• 30 Jul 2025Conditional

  sought to erect car maintenance workshop with associated office, wastewater tertiary treatment system, polishing filter and all associated services

  Permission · Galway County Council, 2561048

• 11 Mar 2025Conditional

  for an amendment of An Móinéar Buí housing development as permitted under Pl. Ref. 24/60083. The proposed amendments consist of the following: Relocation of the permitted pedestrian connectivity infrastructure (2m wide) from the north side of the internal road in Slí an Bhradáin to the south side of the same internal road. The proposed footpath will be 2m wide and include tactile paving and dropped kerbs and all associated site development works. Previous Planning Refs. 24/61652. 23/60403

  Permission · Galway County Council, 2560252

• 19 Dec 2024Conditional

  for: construction of 62 no. residential units comprising of: 25 no. 3 bedroom 2 storey terraced houses (Type A & Type D blocks), 6 no. 3 bedroom 2 storey semi-detached houses (Type C blocks), 3 no. 2 bedroom 2 storey terraced houses (Type B Block), 3 no. 2 bedroom two storey terraced houses and 1 no. 3 bedroom end of terrace house (Type H Block), 10 no. 1 bedroom ground floor apartment units and 10 no. 2 bedroom upper floor apartments units, within 2 no. two and a half storey duplex buildings (Type E & E1 Blocks), together with communal Bin Storage. 2 no. 1 bedroom ground floor apartment units and 2 no. upper floor 2 bedroom apartments units, within a two and a half storey duplex building (Type F Block), together with communal Bin Storage. Proposed new road works along R381 (Oranmore road) to include new entrance and associated right hand turning lane, revised road markings and relocation of existing kerbed road island. Demolition of single storey dwellinghouse (Eircode H91HH2H) and domestic garage/shed, together with decommissioning/removal of existing septic tank system, and closure of vehicular entrance onto L-7110 (Lakeview Road). Demolition of 5 no. single storey agricultural sheds with farmyard and closure of 2 no. agricultural entrances onto L-7110 (Lakeview Road). Provision of public and private open spaces, play and seating areas, bicycle parking, site landscaping, revised boundary treatments, and public lighting. Provision of residential carparking including a proportion of electric charging spaces and ducting to all spaces for future electric charging points. Connection to public water main along the R381 (Oranmore Road), connection and extension to the public sewer along the R381 (Oranmore Road), provision of on- site pumping station, together with on-site surface water drainage works. Footpath connections (including proposed footpath extension along L-7110 Lakeview Road), signage locations, ESB substation and all associated site development works and services. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with this application

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2461773

• 4 Dec 2024Conditional

  for the amendment to An Móinéar Buí housing development as permitted under Pl. Ref. 24/60083. The proposed development consists of the following: 1. Amendments to the boundary treatment scheme of the residential development. 2. The provision of rear garden access at House No. 57 as per the permitted numbering scheme. 3. All associated site development works

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2461652

• 29 Oct 2024Conditional

  to demolish existing extensions to existing dwelling house and to construct new extensions and associated alterations including changes to front elevation plus associated siteworks and drainage works including the installation of new domestic sewage treatment system. Gross floor space of proposed works: 61 sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2461449

• 17 Oct 2024Conditional

  to demolish existing garage and fuel sheds and to construct granny flat to south east side of dwelling and all associated services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 77.50 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: 36.30 sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 24305

• 15 Aug 2024Conditional

  to construct a serviced dwelling house, with a connection to a new wastewater treatment system, and domestic garage which will be accessed by a new vehicular entrance. This application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement. Gross floor space of proposed works: 207.80 sqm (house) & 44.70 sqm (garage)

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2461056

• 15 Aug 2024Conditional

  to close the entrance previously granted under planning file reference number 21/2518, and to use the entrance permission on the adjacent site to Claire Downes and Michael Casey for access

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2461057

• 17 Mar 2024Conditional

  for the construction of a single dwelling house, proprietary effluent treatment system, percolation area and all associated site services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 224 sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2460293

• 26 Jan 2024Conditional

  for development at a site which extends to 2.8 hectares. The development will consist of the following: 1. The construction of 74 no. residential units comprising: a. 6 no. one-bed apartments, b. 7 no. two-bed apartments, c. 18 no. three-bed houses, d. 42 no. four-bed houses, e. 1 no. four-bed detached dwelling. 2. Provision of all associated surface water and foul drainage services and connections and all associated site works and ancillary services. 3. A new pedestrian and vehicular access to an unnamed local access road at Gort na Creige; and a new pedestrian access to Slí an Bhradáin. 4. Provision of footpath upgrade works at Slí an Bhradáin and footpath upgrade works at the junction bounding the L-62009 and R381. 5. Provision of communal open space, private open space, site landscaping and boundary treatments, public lighting, resident and visitor car parking, electric vehicle charging points, bicycle parking, refuse storage, pedestrian, cycle, and vehicular links throughout the development, and all other associated site development works. The planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS). Gross floor space of proposed works: 8,871.61 sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2460083

• 18 Oct 2023Conditional

  for modifications to existing dwelling as constructed granted under ref no. 21/1480 along with retention of wastewater treatment system & percolation area as constructed, to include water connection to local group water scheme, & all associated sercves & site layout

  Retention, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2361251

• 10 Oct 2023Conditional

  for the continuance of the use of a 12m steel monopole for telecommunications, carrying 3 antenna & 4 dishes, together with associated telecommunication cabinets & equipment, enclosed in timber fencing, pl. ref. 09/148

  Retention, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2361208

• 7 Sept 2023Conditional

  of a domestic shed incorporating a garage/fuel store & associated services

  Retention, 1 home · Galway County Council, 23365

• 30 Aug 2023Conditional

  of the continuance of the use of a 10-metre-high timber monopole support structure carrying radio antennas for mobile telephony, timber perimeter fencing & equipment cabinets as previously granted under pl. ref. 08/2751 which forms part of Vodafone’s cellular digital communications network

  Retention, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2361024

• 18 Aug 2023Conditional

  for the provision of a timber shed structure in the rear garden area of the dwelling

  Retention, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2360973

• 20 Apr 2023N/a

  for development at a site which extends to 2.86 hectares consisting of the following: 1. The construction of 75 no. residential units comprising: a) 6 no. one-bed apartments, b) 7 no. two-bed apartments, c) 19 no. three-bed houses, d) 42 no. four-bed houses, e) 1 no. four-bed detached dwelling 2. Provision of all associated surface water and foul drainage services and connections and all associated site works and ancillary services. 3. A new pedestrian and vehicular access to an unnamed local access road at Gort na Creige; and a new pedestrian access to Slí an Bhradáin. 4. Provision of communal open space, private open space, site landscaping and boundary treatments, public lighting, resident and visitor car parking, electric vehicle charging points, bicycle parking, refuse storage, pedestrian, cycle, and vehicular links throughout the development, and all other associated site development works. The planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS)

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2360403

• 25 Nov 2022Refused

  to construct a serviced dwelling house and domestic garage. Gross floor space of proposed works 252.50sqm.

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2261181

• 1 Nov 2022Conditional

  to retain an extension and roof alterations to existing stables, and a single storey building to contain stable hand quarters and a tack room.Gross floor space of work to be retained 164.70sqm. SPLIT DECISION GRANT RETENTION OF EXTENSION & ROOF ALTERATIONS - REFUSE RETENTION SINGLE STOREY BUILDING

  Retention · Galway County Council, 2261093

The 25 most recent of 61 applications.

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

Designated sites

• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Kiltullagh Turlough 000287

Recorded monuments

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Cregboy.

Architectural heritage

• House, 1780–1820 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached four-bay single-storey vernacular house, built c.1800. Pitched thatched roof having smooth rendered chimneystack. Painted pebbledashed walls having painted smooth render course framing front elevation. Square-headed window openings having painted reveals and painted stone sills with replacement timber windows. Square-headed door opening having painted reveal and replacement timber battened door. Wrought-iron pedestrian gate set into painted rendered boundary wall to front garden.

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 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

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

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_569 (ZIP).

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.

No address of the register names Cregboy with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Galway.

Name

Cregboy · An Chreig Bhuí

Area

2,736,029 m² (273.6 ha, 676.09 acres)

Civil parish

Claregalway, and its townlands

Barony

Dunkellin

Electoral division

Carnmore, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Carnmore electoral division: 2,791 people in 953 households; 78% of households own their home; 45% of homes were built since 2001; 7% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Cahergowan or Summerfield, Kiltullagh, Lakeview, Lydacan, Pollaghrevagh, Rockwood

Gaeltacht

In an Irish-speaking area

Placenames

Cregboy 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.