Plan for over 340 housing units at Rosshill Road in east of city

Galway Bay fm newsroom - Plans have been lodged for 342 residential units at Rosshill Road, in the townlands of Roscam, Merlin Park and Murrough.

The strategic housing project is led by Kegata Limited.

The project involves 185 houses and 157 apartments, including a ground-floor community space, office, café, retail unit.

There would also be a two-storey childcare facility as well as shared public open space and play areas.

There would be access road and junction improvements at Rosshill Road/Old Dublin Road.

A Natura Impact Statement and Environmental Impact Assessment Report accompany the application.

An Bord Pleanála is due to make a decision in May (07/05).