Trusky West

335 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Trusky West, from 7 m² to 69,405 m² (6.94 ha, 17.15 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 72 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2Residential Existing (Existing residential)
  Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, Galway · 222 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• N1.5Transport Infrastructure (Mixed/general transport uses)
  Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, Galway · 18 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S3Community Facilities (Community facilities)
  Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, Galway · 7 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R4Residential (Phase 2) (Strategic Residential Reserve)
  Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, Galway · 5 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1Residential (Phase 1) (New/proposed residential)
  Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, Galway · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• N1.1Proposed Road (Road)
  Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, Galway · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 4 Sept 2026N/a

  of; a) single storey side extension comprising of 2 no. bedrooms and 2no. bathrooms. b) Retention of single storey detached home office, art and yoga studio. c) Retention of single storey detached garden shed & d) all associated ancillary site works

  Retention, 2 homes · Galway County Council, 2661513

• 17 Nov 2025Conditional

  and completion of minor elevational changes, ancillary building revisions and minor adjustment to landscape and finishes of the development previously approved under planning permission ref: 19/1983

  Retention · Galway County Council, 2561681

• 17 Nov 2025Conditional

  of revised boundaries of development previously approved under planning ref: 19/1983

  Retention · Galway County Council, 2561684

• 13 Nov 2025Refused

  for construction of 16 no. apartment units in a 3 storey building block comprising of: a. 3 no. 1 bed ground floor units, b. 5 no. 2 bed ground floor units, c. 5 no. 3 bed upper floor units, d. 3 no. 2 bed upper floor units; demolition of existing dwellinghouse and associated structures,; provision of shared group car parking including a proportion of electric charging spaces and ducting to all spaces for future electric charging points; provision of stand-alone bin store building and bike store building, with provision of grouped bicycle parking for visitors; provision of landscaped communal open space, private open space, revised boundary treatments and public lighting; upgrading of existing vehicular entrance onto the L-1321 County to the east; closure of existing entrance onto the L-13215 County road to the west of the site; revised surface water drainage arrangements including culverting of existing drainage channel; connection to public foul sewer, public watermain and storm sewer along the L-1321 road, 10; footpath connections, signage locations, together with all associated site development works and services. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with this application

  Permission · Galway County Council, 2561667

• 7 Nov 2025Conditional

  of garden shed, change of use of garage to study/playroom together with minor elevation alterations, and new waste water treatment system

  Retention, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2561638

• 16 Oct 2025Conditional

  to (1) Demolish existing single storey side extension. (2) Permission sought to construct a new two storey extension to the side of existing dwellinghouse and single storey extension to the rear of existing dwellinghouse. (3) Alterations to elevations. (4) New garden storage shed and (5) all associated site works and services

  Permission · Galway County Council, 2561517

• 16 Sept 2025Unconditional

  of planning ref. 191983 for the construction of a housing development comprising of 40 no. residential units (i.e. 22 no. houses and 18 no. apartments). The development will consist of: - 2 no. House type "B" - 3 bed two storey semi-detached houses - 8 no. House type "C" - 4 bed two storey semi-detached houses - 2 no. House type "C1" - 4 bed two storey semi-detached houses - 6 no House type "D" - 3 bed two storey terraced houses - 4 no. House Type "D1" - 3 bed, two storey terraced houses The 18 no. apartments are proposed within a single two and a half storey building block. This will accommodate 8 no. 1 bed apartments, 9 no. 2 bed apartments and 1 no. 3 bed apartment. The proposed development includes: - The construction of a section of the " Bearna Inner Relief Road" previously permitted under Part 8 Planning Reference No. LA2706. This new section of roadway (link road) will connect the L-13215-0 County road and L-1321-58 County road, with the provision of a new priority junction with the L-1321-58, to serve the area. - The permanent closure of a section of the L-13215-0 County road to vehicular traffic, and the provision for this section of the road to be used as a pedestrian and cyclist route. - The construction of a new access junction off the proposed new link road to serve the proposed housing development. - Connection to public mains water infrastructure, including connection to existing surface water and foul drainage networks, to serve the development, - Provision of public open space, a playground, private open space, a surface level car parking, bicycle parking, bin store, footpaths, public lighting, landscaping with reuse of ruins of agricultural stone shed, revised boundary treatments, together with site works and services associated with the proposed development. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with the application. Gross floor space of proposed works: 3927.8 sqm

  Extension of duration · Galway County Council, 25242

• 16 Jul 2025N/a

  of garden shed, minor elevation alterations and change of use of garage to study/playroom. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 31.60 sqm

  Retention · Galway County Council, 2560961

• 20 Jun 2025Conditional

  for the construction of a dwelling house, site access, connection to services with all associated works and ancillary services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 129.30 sqm(H)

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2560810

• 13 May 2025Conditional

  for: 1. The demolition of an existing vacant nursing home. 2. The construction of 9 no. 3 bed dwellings (primarily aimed at elderly step down housing). 3. The demolition of the existing vehicular entrance and the construction of a new vehicular entrance in south-west corner of the site, varied boundary treatments and landscaping work. 4. The construction of pedestrian footpath link including pedestrian crossing from proposed site entrance travelling south towards Bearna town. 5. Connection to all existing services. 6. New connection to the public sewer and 7. Supporting development works including site signage together with all associated site works & services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 1,218.60 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: 410.00 sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2560579

• 10 Mar 2025Unconditional

  EOD ON 17/1314- for the provision of a total of 48 no. dwellings as follows: 30 no. 2 storey detached units, 14 no. 2 storey semi-detached units and 4 no. 2 storey terraced units together with all associated landscaping and site works and connection to existing services. Gross floor space 7044sqm - (EOD ON 17/1314 - GRANTED FOR 2 YEARS ONLY TO 15/03/2025)

  Extension of duration · Galway County Council, 2537

• 22 Jan 2025Conditional

  to construct a two storey dwelling and demolish an existing derelict cottage, to include a new vehicular road access for the development. The proposal includes installation of a wastewater tank and percolation system and all associated site services. Permission sought is to Include demolition of some outbuildings on the site also. Gross floor space of proposed works: 150.00 sqm(house), 35.00 sqm(garage). Gross floor space of any demolition: 135.00 sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2560058

• 21 May 2024Refused

  for: A) the demolition of an existing vacant nursing home, B) the construction of 11 no. 2 bed dwellings (primarily aimed at elderly step down housing), C) upgrade works to the existing vehicular entrance, boundaries and the construction of a new section of footpath along the western boundary, D) connection to all existing services, E) new connection to the public sewer, F) upporting development works including associated car parking, site signage together with all associated site works & services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 1,013.00 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: 410.00 sqm

  Permission, 11 homes · Galway County Council, 2460590

• 16 May 2024Conditional

  for change of house plans to include increase area from 180 sqm to 242 sqm and for the construction of a shed 30 sqm with associated treatment system, percolation area and siteworks, granted under Pl Ref 21/1178. Gross floor space of proposed works: House: 242 sqm & Shed: 32sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 24131

• 30 Apr 2024Conditional

  for the elevational changes to front & side facades of existing dwelling

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2460482

• 23 Apr 2024Conditional

  to construct a dwellinghouse including storage annex at rear, all associated siteworks, new entrance from public road, landscaping, boundary treatment and connection to public sewer. The application includes the consequent reduction in size of the host site (original family home) and the connection of said original home also to the public sewer. Gross floor space of proposed works: 154 sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2460438

• 18 Oct 2023Refused

  to construct a two storey extension to the rear & side of an existing derelict cottage. The permission is to include full refurbishment works & façade amendments to the existing cottage & the conversion of an adjoining shed to be included into the dwelling. The proposal includes installation of a wastewater tank, percolation system & all associated site services. Permission to include demolition of some outbuildings on the site

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2361248

• 14 Sept 2023Conditional

  for the development consisting of the construction of new single storey extensions to the front & rear, with alterations to existing footprint, roof & elevations, plus connection to mains sewer & associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2361104

• 16 Jun 2023Conditional

  for alterations & additions to the existing dwellinghouse including 1) a new front extension at first floor level over the existing bay window with alterations to the existing windows 2) alterations to 3No. existing front dormer windows & the existing front porch 3) alterations to the internal layout 4) new rear patio doors 5) new rear roof windows 6) a new canopy to the existing rear patio area 7) the extension of the existing garage & change of use to include a home office & gym along with all the associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2360661

• 21 Mar 2023Unconditional

  EOD ON 17/1314- for the provision of a total of 48 no. dwellings as follows: 30 no. 2 storey detached units, 14 no. 2 storey semi-detached units and 4 no. 2 storey terraced units together with all associated landscaping and site works and connection to existing services. Gross floor space 7044sqm - (EOD ON 17/1314 - GRANTED FOR 2 YEARS ONLY TO 15/03/2025)

  Extension of duration · Galway County Council, 23112

• 13 Mar 2023Refused

  chun teach cónaithe, córas séarachais, garáiste agus oibreacha láthreán gaolmhara cuí a thógáil. Spás urláir comhlán na n-oibreacha beartaithe: 263.30 sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2360237

• 14 Dec 2022Conditional

  for amendments to a previously permitted development under Pl. Ref. ABP-308431-20 for 121 no. dwellings comprising the replacement of 15 no. units (2 no. detached units, 6 no. semi-detached units and 7 no. terraced units) with 9 no. detached dwelling units and all associated landscaping, car parking and site development works. The amended units will include 8. no detached 2 storey dwellings to the front reducing to single storey to the rear & 1 no. bungalow. No additional units are proposed.Gross floor space of proposed works 3,926.00sqm.

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2261247

• 21 Oct 2022Conditional

  alterations and additions to the existing dwelling house and garage including; 1. a new rear extension 2. a new first floor extension with front and rear dormer windows 3. the reconstruction of the existing defective roof 4. the demolition of the existing garage and the construction of a new garage in a new location 5. a new level access entrance to the dwelling with a canopy over along with all the associated site works.Gross floor space of proposed works 153.86sqm.

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2261060

• 15 Jul 2022Refused

  for 1) Demolition of an existing nursing home. 2) The erection of 12 no. detached houses and associated services. 3) New connection to the public sewer. Gross floor space of proposed works: 1,132.80 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: 410.00 sqm

  Permission, 12 homes · Galway County Council, 2260727

• 15 Feb 2022Conditional

  for (1) alterations to the dwelling to include entrance porch front extension, first floor front balcony and front screen wall height, (2) detached garage & home office, (3) wastewater treatment plant and (4) revised site boundaries and PERMISSION for the erection of 20 meters of photovoltaic panels on the front elevation sloped roof of the dwelling. (Development previously approved in planning permission ref. no. 04/5662). Gross floor space of work to be retained: 52.6sqm.

  Retention, 1 home · Galway County Council, 22186

The 25 most recent of 67 applications.

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

Designated sites

• Natural Heritage Area: Moycullen Bogs NHA 002364

Recorded monuments

• GA093-023 Ringfort - cashel
  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.

• GA093-023001 Field system
  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 Trusky West.

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_381 (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.

• Trusky West, Barna7 sales

Name

Trusky West · Troscaigh Thiar

Area

1,209,766 m² (120.98 ha, 298.94 acres)

Civil parish

Rahoon, and its townlands

Barony

Galway

Electoral division

Barna, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Barna electoral division: 3,866 people in 1,287 households; 84% of households own their home; 47% of homes were built since 2001; 6% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 4% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ahaglugger, Forramoyle East, Freeport, Polleeny, Trusky East

Gaeltacht

In an Irish-speaking area

Placenames

Trusky West 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.