Draft Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028

Policy Objectives Social and Community Facilities

SC 1 Social and Community Infrastructure
Provision Support the provision of social and community facilities and services within the County which meet the current and future needs of the entire population.

SC 2   Provision of lands for social and community facilities

Support the provision of lands for social and community facilities and encourage the provision of facilities suitable for all members of the community.

Policy Objectives Young People

YP 1 Play Facilities
Facilitate the development of children’s play areas and playgrounds in proximity to existing and proposed neighbourhoods, where appropriate.

YP 2 Provision of Recreational areas in public playgrounds
Endeavour to improve the provision of public playgrounds to allow for recreational areas for the elderly and the youth in appropriate locations across the county with particular emphasis on those areas with greatest need.

YP 3 Multi-Agency Approach
Facilitate a multi-agency approach to the provision of youth facilities such as Youth Clubs, Youth Café’s across the County, and encourage their integration into multi-purpose community facilities.