Currys Galway Retail Park , Headford Road , Galway

Nov 12 2025

Application Received

Jan 15 2026

Further Info. Requested

Jun 12 2026

Further Info. Received

Jul 08 2026

Decision

Jul 09 2026

Decision Due

Aug 24 2026

Granted

Aug 23 2031

Expiry (if required)

Submitted: 12 / 11 / 2025
Galway City Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

Permission for development which consists of: proposal to erect a new fenced external HVAC plant compound in the service yard of Currys Galway to house new air handling unit complete with 3 No. top mounted external condensing units. Works as part of the upgrade and decarbonisation of the store's heating, ventilation and air conditioning - removing the end-of-life internal gas-fired air handling units and existing external condensers.

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
760m	09/10/2026	N/A	134 Castlelawn Heights , Headford Road , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: retain widening the entrance, removing the front garden and structure to the rear of the dwelling house	Details...
610m	28/09/2026	N/A	Lands off the Sandy Road , Terryland Galway , Co. Galway	Permission for development which consists of: “Retention permission for the development of a 24-hours opening Electric Vehicle (EV) charging hub on lands off the Sandy Road of approximately 0.28 hectares in size. The development includes a total of 18 no. charging bays served by 3 no. DC units, 2 no. dispensers and 4 no. dual AC posts. The development for which permission is sought also includes for branded, non-illuminated signage illustrating ‘Brite Ultra Rapid’ charging located to the front entrance of the site, in addition to signage mounted on the substation at entranceway. Other associated works for which retention permission is sought include the provision of an ESB sub-station (11.5sqm); widening and upgrading of existing vehicular entrance onto Sandy Road, in addition to footpath upgrade works; provision of CCTV cameras and all other ancillary site development, utilities, landscaping, lighting, and boundary works.”	Details...
280m	11/09/2026	N/A	Galway shopping center , Headford road , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: PERMISSION for a change of use of an external garden-centre area, (previously Atlantic Homecare, now disused), to accommodate the erection of a single storey structure, containing two covered padel courts with associated facilities, all located adjacent to the rear of our existing leisure/indoor recreational unit. The development will include all ancillary works to facilitate the two courts, including interalia: site works and internal fit out works, and including access to/from our leisure/indoor recreational unit,	Details...
850m	09/09/2026	N/A	Learning Commons Facility , University of Galway , Distillery Road Galway	Permission for development which consists of: The University of Galway is applying for planning permission for development at the Learning Commons Facility which is under construction (Pl. Ref. No. 23/104), located on the southern campus of the University of Galway, Distillery Road, Co. Galway, to erect new signage which will consist of the following: 1. 2 no. signage (3.75m x 0.6m) and (9.587m x 1.37m) on the south elevation, 2. 3 no. signage (7.4m x 2.07m), (3.72m x 1.3m) and (9.535m x 1.53m) on the east elevation, 3. 2 no. signage (7.4m x 1.84m) and (9.06m x 1.53m) on the west elevation. The proposed site is located immediately west of Protected Structure Ref 8501 (rivers & waterways), circa 40 meters north-west of Protected Structure Ref 7003 (Arts Science Building) and circa 155 metres north-west of Protected Structure 7001 (James Hardiman Library)	Details...
220m	01/09/2026	N/A	Retail Units no. 56/59 & 55 , Galway Shopping Centre , Headford Road	Permission for development which consists of: the Material Alteration and Amalgamation of 2no. existing ground floor retail Mall units: unit 56/59 & unit 55 to form a single retail unit 55/59 accessed from within the shopping centre Mall with existing shopfronts and existing external escape doors on the North East side elevation, internal modifications, new Mall shopfront signage and all associated works necessary to facilitate the development.	Details...
190m	01/09/2026	N/A	Retail Units A1/52 A2 & A3 at Galway Shopping Centre , Galway Shopping Centre , Headford Road	Permission for development which consists of: The Material Alteration, Change of Use from Retail to Restaurant and Amalgamation of 3no. existing ground floor retail units currently vacant: Unit A1/52 accessed off the external North West front elevation, Unit A2 & Unit A3 accessed off the external South West side elevation, to form a single Restaurant unit with 2no. access doorways on the external South West side elevation with internal modifications, new external shopfront signage and all associated works and service provision including an extract vent mounted on the shopping centre flat roof above the unit.	Details...
730m	24/08/2026	REFUSED	7 The Green (Townparks T.D.) , College Road , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: permission is sought for the retention of an access door/gate way located at the rear boundary wall of an existing dwelling providing access to the adjoining property and for all associated site works and services	Details...
1000m	17/08/2026	N/A	1 Middle Street , Galway , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: to change the use of a retail unit to use as a takeaway café, along with a serving hatch to the front, and all associated internal refurbishment works	Details...
800m	14/08/2026	REFUSED	1 Williamsgate Street , Townparks Td , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: The development consists of the following: (1) The retention of the change of use of the existing ground floor premises from a retail unit to a café. (2) The retention of internal alterations associated with café use, including the provision of internal seating areas, ice-cream service counter, sinks and associated fixtures. (3) The retention of works carried out to the front façade of the premises, including: a) The installation of a new canopy to the front façade, b) The installation of new signage to the front façade c) Alterations made to the external elevation of the premises. The proposed development comprises works to a Protected Structure (RPS No. 11001).	Details...
230m	13/08/2026	REFUSED	Unit 60 & 61 , Galway Shopping Centre , Headford Road Galway	Permission for development which consists of: The development will consist of the construction of a new single storey drive-through hatch to the rear elevation (north facing) of the coffee shop, reposition of external door to the rear elevation (north facing) as per previous granted planning application reference number: 25/60202, new advertisement signage to ground floor fascia to the rear elevation (north facing), reconfiguration of existing carpark, to include new vehicle circulation route and collection point, including the reconfiguration of existing pedestrian pathways and landscape all to be located in the existing carpark site to the north east site at Galway Shopping Centre carpark, at this address in accordance with the drawings as submitted	Details...
670m	06/08/2026	REFUSED	20 Prospect Hill , Galway , Co. Galway	Permission for development which consists of: retention of the front elevation of the property which has been altered as part of a change of use from commercial use to a dwelling	Details...
300m	30/07/2026	CONDITIONAL	Cuirt na Coribe , Headford Road , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: the development will consist of a modifications (Pl. Ref. 00/249) Reg. Ref.26/60087 & , The proposed development proposes to amend the permitted layout with the internalisation of and existing external area at ground floor area, comprising of an additional ground floor area absorbed in reception of 10.1sqm, with the additional floor area at first floor level (floor void having been removed) is 9.7sqm, new facade glazing and door to match existing (where entrance has been pulled forward in reception).Removal of double doors and provision of new single door (to match existing) at plant room area. Removal of double door opening and replacement with glazing to match existing (previous study room / new cinema room area) at ground floor level. Glazing to be fritted internally so as to minimise difference to external appearance. New window opening to top of stairs in previous games room / new study room area on first floor level.	Details...
860m	17/07/2026	CONDITIONAL	Coolough Road , Ballinfoile , Galway City	Permission for development which consists of: 1. Construction of 47 no. residential units across 4 no. building blocks as follows; a. Block A consists of a 3 storey duplex building to the south-east of the site, comprising of 4 no. 1 bed ground floor apartments and 4 no. 2 bed upper floor apartments, b. Block B consists of a 3 storey duplex building to the south of the site, comprising of 9 no. 1 bed ground floor apartments and 9 no. 2 bed no. upper floor apartments, c. Block C consists of a 3 storey building to the west of the site. The southern end of the building consists of 1 no. 3 bed apartment on the ground floor, 1 no. 3 bed apartment on the first floor and 1 no. 2 bed apartment on the second floor. The remainder of the building consists of 5 no. 2 bed units and integrated bike store at ground floor, and 5 no. 3 bed duplex units on the upper floors, d. Block D consists of a 3 storey duplex building, comprising of 4 no. 1 bed ground floor apartments and 4 no. 2 bed upper floor apartments. 2. Replacement of existing agricultural entrance with the provision of a new vehicular and pedestrian entrance off the Coolough road (L-1021-2 road) to the south, 3. Provision of a 4m set back from existing roadside kerbs along Coolough road frontages, to facilitate future active travel routes, 4. Revised boundary treatments, 5. Provision of single storey bin store/bike store buildings, 6. Provision of public open space areas (to include for a play area), private open space areas, footpaths, public lighting, hard and soft landscaping, 7. Provision of car parking to include accessible spaces, dedicated EV spaces and EV ducting to all spaces for future electric charging points, 8. Proposed connection to existing mains water infrastructure, 9. Proposed on-site surface water drainage arrangements and connection to existing storm sewer network, 10. Proposed connection to sewer network via a proposed sewer extension along the Coolough road (L-1021-2), together with all associated site works and services. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with this application.	Details...
500m	16/07/2026	N/A	108 Bohermore , Galway , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: to construct a single storey rear extension to provide for a one bedroom living unit at the rear of the property	Details...
230m	09/07/2026	CONDITIONAL	Galway Shopping Centre Townparks , Headford Road Galway , Co. Galway	Permission for development which consists of: For a new prefabricated substation building within the existing Galway Shopping Centre car park to cater for 7no. electric car charging points for 12no. Electric car parking spaces along with all associated ancillary site works.	Details...
370m	25/06/2026	CONDITIONAL	No. 39 , Cookes Terrace , Bohermore Galway	Permission for development which consists of: applying to create a vehicular entrance & off-road parking area to the front of the property	Details...
500m	08/06/2026	REFUSED	20 Riverside , Woodquay , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: (i) alterations to existing layout, (ii) construction of new extension to front, side and rear of existing dwelling, (iii) replacement of existing flat roof with new pitcher roof to include attic rooms, (iv) alterations to existing elevations and (v) all associated site works. A Natura Impact Statement is included as part of this application	Details...
710m	28/05/2026	N/A	35 Woodquay , Galway City , County Galway	Permission for development which consists of: the development will consist of the change of use of an existing commercial premises to a guesthouse, the provision of 7 no. en-suite guest bedrooms, associated internal alterations, rear extension, elevation changes to the front and rear elevations and all ancillary and associated works	Details...
710m	27/05/2026	CONDITIONAL	207 Castlelawn Heights , Headford Road , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: to subdivide site and to construct a dwelling house with all associated services	Details...
560m	22/05/2026	N/A	4 Walsh’s Terrace , Woodquay , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: to retain alteration of extension and alteration of roof over the single storey extension to the back of dwelling house	Details...

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