3 Bóthar Waithman , Ballybane , Galway

Aug 06 2025

Application Received

Sep 18 2025

Decision

Sep 30 2025

Decision Due

Nov 10 2025

Granted

Nov 09 2030

Expiry (if required)

Submitted: 06 / 08 / 2025
Galway City Council
Application Type:
RETENTION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

Permission for development which consists of: retention planning permission for single storey extension to side and rear and removal of shed to rear garden and retention of retaining wall platform to base of demolished shed

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
810m	11/06/2026	N/A	Atlantic Technological University Galway Campus , Murrough Dublin Road , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: Planning permission is sought by the Atlantic Technological University for development on a site extending to 0.48 hectares located on the Atlantic Technological University Galway Campus, Murrough, Dublin Road, Galway, H91 T8NW.THE DEVELOPMENT WILL CONSIST OF amendments to the permitted STEM Building development located on the Atlantic Technological University Galway Campus, Murrough, Dublin Road, Galway H91 T8NW. Planning Ref. No. 24/60260. The proposed amendments will consist of the following: 1. Amendment to height of upper roof parapet to accommodate the required services. 2. Increase of metal architectural screening to conceal of rooftop plant. 3. Additional architectural metal screening to the west elevation to conceal services and accommodate external risers. 4. Reduction of EV charging spaces from 3 no. to 2 no. to comply with Traffic Signs Manual requirements. 5. Amendments to the external service buildings. 6. Addition of a glazed enclosure to the external platform lift to comply with EN81-41 and European Machinery Directive requirements. 7. Landscaping revisions due to detailed design development. 8. 7.2sq.m increase to third floor to accommodate required plant.	Details...
810m	09/06/2026	N/A	Ballybrit Upper Industrial Estate , Monivea Road , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: planning permission for the extension of a commercial building, new signage to the front and side elevations, alterations to the elevations and all ancillary site works & site services	Details...
670m	13/04/2026	CONDITIONAL	Merlin Park University Hospital , Old Dublin Road , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: we, the Health Service Executive, intend to apply for planning permission for the partial demolition of 1 no. storm damaged building on lands at Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway. The proposed development comprises the following: 1. Partial demolition of the single storey audit building by 305.2m² 2. The construction of two new external walls and facade along the new east and south elevations to support the roof and seal the building envelope, including the provision of a new external window on the east elevation. 3. The proposed development includes for all site development works and services ancillary to the proposed development.	Details...
780m	03/04/2026	CONDITIONAL	Merlin Park University Hospital , Galway City , Co Galway	Permission for development which consists of: We, the Health Service Executive, intend to apply to Galway City Council for retention permission for development at Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway. The proposed development to be retained comprises of the installation of mechanical and electrical plant components at roof level on the permitted Surgical Hub Building (Pl. Reg. Ref. 24/60098) and includes the following: - The provision of new roof mounted ventilation exhaust terminals and connecting ductwork to serve the internal ventilation system; - The provision of a lightning protection system consisting of interceptor terminals; - The provision of a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) including 3 no. donor antennas; - The provision of 3 no. total boiler and hot water flues.	Details...
2.5km	23/03/2026	CONDITIONAL	Brockagh , IDA Parkmore East Business & Technology Park , Parkmore East Co. Galway	for proposed development comprises a biodiversity enhancement scheme undertaken within three existing open spaces (referred to as Zones) of the Business Park, to include: (i) improved access to, and provision of seating to all Zones (1, 2 & 3); (ii) the implementation of a comprehensive biodiversity enhancement strategy to all Zones (1, 2 & 3); (iii) the provision of an outdoor gym and exercise area, and related signage at Zone 3; (iv) the installation of entrance signage, biodiversity-related signage and interpretive display board at all Zones (1, 2 & 3); (v) the creation of 4 no. rain gardens at Zone 3; and all associated site works	Details...
780m	05/03/2026	N/A	Merlin Park University Hospital , Galway City , Co. Galway.	Permission for development which consists of: We, the Health Service Executive, intend to apply to Galway City Council for retention permission for development at Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway. The proposed development to be retained comprises of the installation of mechanical and electrical plant components at roof level on the permitted Surgical Hub Building (Pl. Reg. Ref. 24/60098) and includes the following: - The provision of new roof-mounted ventilation exhaust terminals and connecting ductwork to serve the internal ventilation system; - The provision of a lightning protection system consisting of interceptor terminals; - The provision of a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) including 3 no. donor antennas; - The provision of 3 no. total boiler and hot water flues.	Details...
880m	04/03/2026	CONDITIONAL	83 Lios an Uisce , Murrough , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: sought to build new single storey extension to rear of dwelling house and all associated site works. Gross Floor Area of Proposed Works: 28sqm	Details...
950m	04/03/2026	CONDITIONAL	Merlin College , Doughiska Road , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: The development will consist of the installation of a freestanding canopy structure within the existing school grounds. The structure will comprise a steel-framed canopy with clear polycarbonate roof panels, finished in RAL 7016 anthracite grey, measuring approximately 8.55?m in length, 6.00?m in projection, and 3.50?m in height. The canopy will be supported on steel columns with associated foundations and all associated site development works	Details...
800m	28/01/2026	CONDITIONAL	Atlantic Technological University Campus , Dublin Road , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: The development will consist of the following: Permission is sought for development of a new Future living Laboratory Building of circa 3,975 sqm. The building is located to the east of the campus addressing the Ballybane Road. The building comprises three floors and part lower ground floor of educational accommodation incorporating; classrooms, seminar rooms, academic lecture theatres, social networking spaces and ancillary support spaces. A new landscape area to the perimeter of the building allows for new direct pedestrian access to the Ballybane road. The Living Laboratory shall be connected to the existing building by a number of bridges at first floor level. The proposed works included a new road table and pedestrian access to the existing entrance roadway. In addition, alterations are proposed to the existing northern car park, an existing single storey modular building located to the north west of the site will be removed and the current layout of car parking spaces reconfigured to accommodate the alteration / relocation of the existing car park spaces from the area of the Living Laboratory building. This will include standard car park spaces, DAC Spaces, set-down area and provision of additional bicycle parking. The project includes; back-lit signage and site signage, photovoltaic panels, site lighting and all ancillary site works.	Details...
660m	22/12/2025	CONDITIONAL	16 Glenavon Drive , Ballybane , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: a new ground floor extension to front side and rear of existing dwelling, with alterations to existing elevations and all associated site works	Details...
510m	10/11/2025	N/A	Galway Crystal Murrough Drive , Dublin Road , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: we, HeatGrid Ireland Limited, intend to apply for a 10-year planning application for development of a district heating energy centre at this site, located at Galway Crystal, Murrough Drive, Dublin Road, and a district heating network pipeline in the townlands of Doughiska, Merlin Park, Murrough, Ballybaan More, Renmore, Ballybaan Beg in Galway City, Co. Galway. The proposed development will consist of the following: 1. The demolition of an existing building at the Galway Crystal premises (GFA of demolition 1,290sqm). 2. The construction of buildings to accommodate a District Heating Energy Centre (GFA 1439.1sqm), with a total generated capacity of up to 45MW, comprising of thermal water tanks, a 22-metre flue, roof mounted dry air coolers, gas boiler units, heat pumps, staff welfare facilities, an electrical backup generator, a gas meter room, and associated drainage, water and utility service infrastructure. 3. The construction of a district heating network pipeline (c. 7,877m in length) from the proposed District Heating Energy Centre building within the following roads - Bothar na dTreabh, Dublin Road (R446, R921 and R338), Wellpark Road, Lurgan Park, Gleann Rua, Monivea Road, Ballyloughane Road, Loughnane Road, Glenina Heights, Tara Grove, Renmore Road, Renmore Avenue, Rowan Avenue, Michael Collins Road, Connolly Avenue, Lios An Uisce, Murrough Drive, Rosshill Road, O’Sullivan Park, Walter Macken Place, Quinn Terrace, Loughnane Terrace and Cardinal Cushing Road and the provision of pipes to connect the district heating network pipeline to sites/premises. 4. The proposed development includes all associated site development and site enabling works and ancillary infrastructure.	Details...
2.4km	29/10/2025	CONDITIONAL	Brockagh , Abalta National School , Parkmore East	for the retention of an existing single storey building and also the installation of a newsingle-storey building. The modular building will consist of 2no. classrooms and associated facilities	Details...
960m	10/10/2025	CONDITIONAL	Monivea Road , Ballybrit , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: permission is sought on behalf of The Ahmadiyya Muslim Association of Ireland for the following: - Provision of an extension to the existing cultural/meeting room at ground floor level - Provision of a first floor extension over the existing cultural/meeting room to include recreation/indoor sports facilities and toilets - The provision of four additional car spaces - All associated site works and services	Details...
920m	26/09/2025	REFUSED	Unit N3 Block D , Oldenway Business Park Monivea Road , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: change of use of existing first floor unit from light industrial and associated uses (as approved under Planning Ref. No. 452/95) to office use,	Details...
720m	17/09/2025	CONDITIONAL	Chaplaincy House , Ballybane Road , Ballybane Galway	Permission for development which consists of: 1. Planning permission for amendments to a previously permitted development granted under Pl. Ref. 21/292 & ABP Ref. 313997-22. The amendment consists of a change of use from residential units to student accommodation. The student accommodation consists of 27 no. student bedspaces comprising 6 no. apartments in 2 no. blocks. Block A consists of 2 no. 3-bed units and 2 no. 5-bed units. Block B consists of 1 no. 3-bed unit and 1 no. 5-bed units. 2. Changes to the elevation treatment of the building including changes to the external materials, additional fenestration and the omission of the balconies permitted under Pl. Ref. 21/292 and ABP Ref. 313997-22. 3. An increase in the footprint of the permitted building under Pl. Ref. 21/292 and ABP Ref. 313997-22 from the 434 sqm to 726 sqm. 4. Construction of ancillary facilities including communal room, building circulation, service rooms, bicycle storage and bin storage. 5. Provision of vehicular set down area, site boundaries upgrade, hard and soft landscaping and all associated site works. 6. Provision of all associated surface water, watermain and foul water drainage services and connections and ancillary services necessary to facilitate the proposed development. 7. The proposed scheme will be utilised for short-term visitor letting during the summer months.	Details...
2.4km	27/08/2025	N/A	Brockagh , Abalta National School Parkmore East , Galway	of an existing single storey modular building and also the installation of a new single-storey modular building. The modular building will consist of 2 no. classrooms and associated facilities	Details...
960m	25/08/2025	CONDITIONAL	Murrough , Dublin Rd. , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: we, K King Construction Ltd. intend to apply for retention and completion of minor changes to elevations, relocation of bin store, revised boundary treatment and minor adjustment to car park and landscape layout of the development previously approved under planning permission ref: 19/304 and planning ref: 2360146 at Murrough, Dublin Rd. Galway City.	Details...
790m	21/08/2025	CONDITIONAL	109 Fionnuisce , Doughiska , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: to modify existing roof attic area for use as bedrooms and associated elevation changes to construct rear ground floor extension to existing dwelling and associated services	Details...
960m	06/08/2025	N/A	Murrough , Dublin Rd. , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: Retention and completion of minor changes to elevations, relocation of bin store, revised boundary treatment and minor adjustment to car park and landscape layout of the development previously approved under planning permission ref: 19/304 and planning ref: 2360146 at Murrough, Dublin Rd. Galway City.	Details...

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