
Introduction
We will now work towards publishing a Consultation and Stakeholder Engagement report in advance of a planning application.
GHC and the LDA have been working in partnership to develop detailed proposals for the regeneration of the Galway Inner Harbour area. They have completed the public consultation stage on the overall draft masterplan and the proposed Phase 1 of development, which involves the LDA’s delivery of about 350 affordable and social homes in the area.
GHC commissioned this Masterplan for the Galway Inner Harbour area to guide the transformation of the existing dock area into a sustainable, mixed-use city centre urban quarter. It forms a vital component of GHC’s broader development strategy which also includes the proposed relocation and expansion of its Port facilities. The Galway Inner Harbour area presents a major opportunity to regenerate brownfield land in the heart of Galway city.
This Masterplan is based on and further develops the overall vision and urban design / planning principles set out in the 2021 Draft Harbour Planning Framework (the Framework). GHC’s collaborated with stakeholders and carried out significant public engagement in 2021 and subsequently regarding the vision for the Inner Harbour area which was underpinned by the Framework.
Feedback received focused on the public realm, quality of place, the potential transformation of the area and retaining the unique local ‘dock’ character and identity. These have all been factored into this Masterplan.
GHC - Draft Masterplan

LDA - Amharc Atalia

Achoimre Fheidhmeach an Dréacht-Mháistirphlean

LDA - Amharc Atalia - IRE

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PRINCIPLES
The urban structure, hierarchy of streets and amenity areas
Legibility, safety and activity
Character, look and feel, including heritage
Nature, biodiversity and climate
Development quantum and implementation