Briarhill Business Park , Doughiska , Galway

Apr 09 2026

Application Received

Jun 03 2026

Decision Due

Submitted: 09 / 04 / 2026
Galway City Council
Application Type:
RETENTION
Application Status:
NEW APPLICATION
Council Decision:
N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

Permission for development which consists of: to retain the use of a commercial site at Briarhill Business Park, in the townland of Doughiska, for the purposes of car sales and display, along with ancillary signage. Permission is also sought to retain a portacabin at the same location, which is currently being used as staff area and office.

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
1.2km	23/03/2026	N/A	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...
2.5km	12/03/2026	N/A	Glenrevagh , Oranmore , Co Galway	for construction of a single storey dwelling, construction of a domestic garage/store, wastewater treatment system with polishing filter, site entrance and all associated site works	Details...
2.3km	20/02/2026	N/A	An Poll Caoin Killeen , McHugh's Bar & Restaurant Killeen , Castlegar Co. Galway	for; a) changes & extension to existing parking areas, b) extension to existing bar/restaurant areas, c) changes to northern elevation, d) newly raised roof to southern dining room annex, e) provision of covered beer garden to rear plus permission for; f) first floor extension to existing bar/restaurant to provide staff accommodation ancillary to existing usage	Details...
930m	19/12/2025	CONDITIONAL	Unit 9F , Racecourse Business Park Ballybrit , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: to retain and complete the alterations to previously approved building under planning reference no.s 02/162 and 05/548 to accommodate the use as research, development, light industry and ancillary offices including a) retention of two mezzanine floors totalling 316m2 in additional floor area, b) retention and completion of elevation alterations to the front and rear elevations, c) permission for minor alterations to parking layout to include an accessible parking space, and all associated site works	Details...
2.8km	16/12/2025	CONDITIONAL	KIlleen , Castlegar , Co. Galway	for the construction of a dwellinghouse, domestic garage, proprietary treatment system & percolation area & for all ancillary services & site works	Details...
2.8km	12/12/2025	CONDITIONAL	Killeen , Castlegar , Co. Galway	is sought for the construction of a dwellinghouse, domestic garage, proprietary treatment system & peroclation area & for all ancillary services & site works	Details...
2.5km	17/11/2025	REFUSED	Glenrevagh , Oranmore , Co Galway	for construction of a single storey dwelling, construction of a domestic garage/store, wastewater treatment system with polishing filter, new site entrance and all associated site works	Details...
1.2km	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...
2.9km	24/10/2025	CONDITIONAL	Kiltullagh , Castlegar , Co Galway	for the construction of a new single storey dwelling and garage, with vehicle access and a foul water treatment system complete with all site services and ancillary site works	Details...
820m	16/10/2025	CONDITIONAL	Merlin Park Industrial Estate and Doughiska Road , Townland of Doughiska , Galway Co. Galway	RED III Permission for development which consists of: the construction and operation of a development consisting of an energy centre building, heat network pipeline, landscaping works, roof mounted solar PV and all other associated ancillary infrastructure at the Merlin Park Industrial Estate and Doughiska Road, within the townland of Doughiska, Galway, Co. Galway. The Galway City East Energy Centre building will integrate multiple low carbon energy technologies. The development will include the installation of 2no. Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs) each with a 1.5MW capacity, 2 no. electric boilers, each with a 1.5MW capacity to handle peak loads and temperatures, and 2 no. gas boilers, each with a 1.5MW capacity for emergency back up support. The proposed energy centre building will have a building height of 6.2m, with solar PV panels mounted on the building rooftop. The adjacent building to the east (Smurfit Westrock), will have solar PV panels mounted on the building rooftop. The building to the north (Value Centre), will also have roof mounted solar panels. The proposed development will also include a heat pipeline network consisting of 2no. pipes, with a maximum diameter of 450mm each, spanning a distance of circa. 2390m in an underground trench, from the proposed energy centre building to Doughiska Road, along the length of Doughiska Road, crossing Monivea Road to the north, terminating outside the Clayton Hotel, and crossing Old Dublin Road to the south, terminating outside the Castlegar GAA Club, linking the proposed Galway City East Energy Centre building to future heat customer buildings in the area. Ancillary development will consist of security fencing, access and parking, drainage infrastructure, and landscaping works at the proposed energy centre building. Site preparation will involve foundation works, and construction of essential access facilities to support overall functionality for the purpose of generating renewable heat energy and transmitting it to future heat customer buildings within the townland of Doughiska, Galway Co. Galway (the Proposed Development). Permission is sought for a ten year construction period.	Details...
720m	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...
300m	06/10/2025	CONDITIONAL	Laya Health and Wellbeing Clinic , Briarhill Shopping Centre , Ballybrit Galway	Permission for development which consists of: a change of use of circa 691 sq.m, which consists of an existing children's playzone and common corridor area to a new use as a medical centre. The proposed works will include a new fit-out and associated works (including rooftop services and louvres screening). This new medical centre space will be amalgamated with the existing medical clinic on the same floor, bringing the total clinic area to circa 1,499 sq.m.	Details...
910m	26/09/2025	CONDITIONAL	Unit 9 Racecourse Business Park , Ballybrit , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: to retain and complete the alterations to previously approved building under planning reference no.s 02/162 and 05/548 to accommodate the use as research, development and experimental hubs including a) retention of two mezzanine floors totalling 588m2 in additional floor area, b) retention and completion of elevation alterations, c) provision of external staircase to first and second floors to replace existing non-compliant stairs, d) permission for minor alterations to parking layout to include an accessible parking space, and all associated site works	Details...
820m	23/09/2025	N/A	Merlin Park Industrial Estate and Doughiska Road , Townland of Doughiska , Galway Co. Galway	The development will consist of the construction and operation of a development consisting of an energy centre building, heat pipeline network, landscaping works, roof mounted solar PV and all other associated ancillary infrastructure at the Merlin Park Industrial Estate and Doughiska Road, within the townland of Doughiska, Galway, Co. Galway. The Galway City East Energy Centre building will integrate multiple low carbon energy technologies. The development will include the installation of 2no. Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs) each with a 1.5MW capacity, 2 no. electric boilers, each with a 1.5MW capacity to handle peak loads and temperatures, and 2 no. gas boilers, each with a 1.5MW capacity for emergency back up support. The proposed energy centre building will have a building height of 6m, with solar PV panels mounted on the building rooftop. The adjacent building to the east (Smurfit Kappa), will have solar PV panels mounted on the building rooftop. The building to the north (Value Centre), will also have roof mounted solar panels. The proposed development will also include a heat pipeline network consisting of 2no. pipes, with a maximum diameter of 400mm each, spanning a distance of circa. 2390m in an underground trench, from the proposed energy centre building to Doughiska Road, along the length of Doughiska Road, crossing Monivea Road to the north, terminating outside the Clayton Hotel, and crossing Old Dublin Road to the south, terminating outside the Castlegar GAA Club, linking the proposed Galway City East Energy Centre building to future heat customer buildings in the area. Ancillary development will consist of security fencing, access and parking, drainage infrastructure, and landscaping works at the proposed energy centre building. Site preparation will involve foundation works, and construction of essential access facilities to support overall functionality for the purpose of generating renewable heat energy and transmitting it to future heat customer buildings within the townland of Doughiska, Galway Co. Galway (the Proposed Development).	Details...
2.5km	12/09/2025	CONDITIONAL	Killeen , Castlegar , Co. Galway	chun teach cónaithe aonair, garáiste tí, aonad cóireála fuíolluisce dílseánaigh, limistéar síothlaithe, uisce óil trí thobar druileáilte, agus na seirbhísí láithreáin gaolmhara go léir a thógáil	Details...
1.2km	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...
880m	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...
2km	14/08/2025	CONDITIONAL	Brockagh , Castlegar , Co. Galway	to construct a serviced dwelling house, with a connection to a new wastewater treatment system, and domestic garage	Details...
2.6km	29/07/2025	CONDITIONAL	Killeen , Castlegar , Co. Galway	for the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, treatment unit, percolation area and all associated site services	Details...

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