Our town is changing daily, with buildings being demolished and redeveloped, green fields transforming into housing estates and open spaces converted to recreational areas.  The Planning and Environment group work continuously to ensure all development meets the needs of our community, comply with our Area Development Plan, protect and improve our environment, etc.  Please take a look at some details about the Planning and Environment team and projects accessible below:

While our community expands from a village to a town there are projects of all types and sizes needing attention so whether you would like to join the committee or have a specific interest in a project we’d love to hear from you.

Planning and Environment Officialdom

The group review and contribute to all development plans for our community, for example The Galway County Development Plan, Oranmore Local Area Plan, Area Action Plans and Traffic Management Plans.

In terms of general amenities for our community the group work with local authorities, developers, agencies and government bodies towards the provision of Amenity and Recreation Facilities and general services such as increased bus transport facilities, educational facilities, commercial infrastructure, etc.

The group are always mindful of protecting our environment through these changing times liase with local authorities, environmental and heritage bodies and developers to ensure the protection and improvement of the environment and environmental amenities.

The group also provide council and education to local second and third level schools, local groups, residents associations, other community development organisations, etc.

Partners

In working towards their overall goals the group also works with a number of partners and are most grateful for their support.

• The Planning and Environment group is one of the many groups that make up the Oranmore Community Development Association (OCDA).  Through this association the Planning and Environmental group give and receive support from all other groups.
• The Planning and Environment group and the OCDA are community groups and as such work hand in hand with the community at large, including individuals within the community, schools, sporting organisations, community associations, etc.
• The Planning and Environmental group liase directly with all Developers and businesses to ensure that all developments meet the needs of the community.
• Galway County Council and its officials through the planning process and the creation of development plans.
• The 4 Oranmore area County Councillors with regard to council matters such as funding, planning applications, forward planning, etc.

If you have any questions feel free to contact us.

Past Planning & Environment Projects

Oranmore Area Plan 2006 - 2012

Successful introduction of the Oranmore Area Plan 2006 – 2012, which is recognised as being one of the most integrated and balanced development plans in the county.  The plan contains the provision for extensive community and recreation facilities and has the lowest development densities of all satellite towns in County Galway.  Included in the plan are many meaningful policies and objectives that will allow the smooth transition of Oranmore from a village to a new town.

Playground

The development of the Playground (behind the Astro-turf pitch) was a costly project and the Planning and Environmental group sourced a large portion of the funding for its completion.

If you have any questions please ask.