Green light for housing development in Ballina
Councillors in the Ballina Municipal District have approved a planning application for a 12-unit council housing development at The Meadows, Ballina,
A report from Mayo Co Council’s Head of Planning John McMyler, which recommended approval for the Meadows scheme, was put before local councillors at last week’s area meeting. The project will consist of five two-bedroom bungalows, one five-bedroom bungalow and six three-bedroom two-storey houses.
The proposal also includes all associated site development works including provision of new internal access roads, footpaths, parking, public lighting, landscaping, associated earthworks, utilities, services connections, drainage with connections to public mains and associated ancillary works.
Head of the municipal district Declan Turnbull acknowledged there had been some concerns from a nearby residents' association but a lot of these issues were ironed out along the way.
“We had a number of meetings with the residents' association and a number of changes were brought forward. Their concerns were dealt with and implemented, which is the right way to go about things,” he said.
Cllr Jarlath Munnelly proposed that the council proceed with the project and was seconded by Cllr Joe Faughnan. The decision was unanimous.
