Volume 2: Zoning Maps

Submission.

The Submission is requesting "A change of zoning of the plot of lands comprised within Folio: GY57767F. Plan G30V from Agricultural to Low Density Residential.

Laurence Fox inherited the Folio: GY57767F, Plan G30V in Ballindooley, Castlegar from his uncle who owned it for many years and these are the only lands in the ownership of Laurence Fox..

The Folio No. of the site is GY57767F - and the area is 0.756 hectares.

Laurence Fox currently resides at his own family home at [Redacted - Personal Information]

The occupancy of the existing family home is Laurence Fox, Breda Fox(Wife),

Tara Fox(Daughter), John Fox(Son), Ileana Fox(Daughter-In-Law) and Rhea Fox(Grandaughter).

The purpose of this submission is to change the zoning of the subject plot of ground from Agricultural to Low Density Residential so as to accommodate 2No. family homes for his daughter Tara and his son John with his family Ileana & Rhea.

As stated, other than the family home, this is the only plot of ground available to and in the ownership of Laurence Fox.

His daughter Tara and his son John were born into the family home at Coolagh, Castlegar with strong ties to the Castlegar area and both are eager to remain in the parish of Castlegar when setting up their own homes.

The subject lands are zoned agricultural but has absolutely no agricultural qualities as there is little or no soil and with bedrock at the surface.

It is not arable land and is currently overgrown with hazel and blackthorn bushes and has become a dumping ground for fly-dumpers at night.

The plot of ground is also located along the stretch of road, L-6210, between Ballindooley Cross and Polkeen, Castlegar and on a very tight bend in the roadway.

The client, Laurence Fox, is willing to give ownership to Galway City Council over sufficient lands so as to improve road safety at this corner and along this stretch of roadway.