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Merlin Park University Hospital , Old Dublin Road , Galway

Apr 13 2026

Application Received

Jun 05 2026

Decision

Jun 07 2026

Decision Due
  • Submitted: 13 / 04 / 2026
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    DECISION MADE
  • Council Decision:
    CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

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.

Nearby Applications:

Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
750m 30/04/2026 CONDITIONAL Merlin Park Lane , Doughiska , Galway Permission for development which consists of: permission is sought for the RETENTION of a dwelling house & garden shed on a site with revised site boundaries to those previously granted under pl. ref. 20/55 and all associated site works Details...
2.9km 16/04/2026 N/A Garraun North , Oranmore , Co Galway for the construction of a new agricultural shed as well as all associated site works and ancillary services Details...
110m 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...
2.8km 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...
110m 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...
840m 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...
700m 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...
780m 11/11/2025 N/A Rosshill , Galway Permission for development which consists of: Extension of Duration of the planning application previously permitted under ABP-310797-21 As the application boundary extends along the public road, consent was also obtained from Galway City Council for the planning previously permitted under ABP Reg. Ref. ABP 310797-21. Details...
790m 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...
2.8km 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...
950m 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...
950m 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...
2.8km 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...
710m 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...
820m 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...
790m 14/08/2025 CONDITIONAL Merlin Park Lane , Doughiska , Galway Permission for development which consists of: change of house design from that granted under Planning Ref. 25/60042 Details...
670m 06/08/2025 CONDITIONAL 3 Bóthar Waithman , Ballybane , Galway 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 Details...
710m 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...
980m 17/07/2025 CONDITIONAL Rosshill , Roscam , Galway Permission for development which consists of: (i). Permission for the construction of a Single Storey Extension to the side of the existing dwelling. (ii). Retention of a storage shed in the rear garden area, Details...

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