Major plans revealed for 164 new dwellings in Mayo county town

MGB Land Holdings Limited is lodging three separate planning applications to build a total of 164 new houses in the Garryduff area of Castlebar.

The first one, in respect of Garryduff Park, south of Glencarra estate, is for 55 two and three storey semi-detached and terraced houses as well as duplex/apartment configurations.

The second one, relating to a site at Garryduff Park, west and south of Glencarra, south of Victoria Place and east of Woodville estates, is for 68 dwellings, consisting of two and three storey semi-detached and terraced houses as well as duplex/apartment configurations.

This also includes the construction of a single storey childcare/creche facility measuring c. 190 sqm and associated amenity/play, parking and ancillary facilities

The final application, on lands at Garryduff Park and Victoria Place, north of Glencarra estate, is for a similar development of 41 dwellings.

Included is a single storey childcare/creche facility measuring c. 190 sqm and associated amenity/play, parking and ancillary facilities.

It is understood a provision is being made in the schemes for affordable housing.