A resident’s appeal taken against new apartment blocks in Knocknacarra has failed.<\/p>\n
Highcross Developments Limited plans to build two blocks up to 6 stories in height at a brownfield site opposite the Clybaun Hotel.<\/p>\n
This development would offer 40 apartments in total, mostly two and three bed units.<\/p>\n
Other elements include a public open space with playground, seat, and table tennis area.<\/p>\n
There were a considerable number of local objections to the plans when they were first submitted to Galway City Council.<\/p>\n
Among the many complaints were density and scale, overlooking and overshadowing, lack of open space, traffic impact, and lack of public transport options.<\/p>\n
After city planners granted permission, residents then took an appeal to An Coimisi\u00fan Plean\u00e1la, which has now ruled it can go ahead.<\/p>\n
They found it wouldn’t adversely impact nearby properties, is an effective use of the site, and would make a positive contribution to the character and liveability of the city.<\/p>\n
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