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Atlantic Technological University Galway Campus , Murrough Dublin Road , Galway

Jun 11 2026

Application Received

Jul 31 2026

Decision

Aug 05 2026

Decision Due

Submitted: 11 / 06 / 2026
Galway City Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
DECISION MADE
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

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.

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
90m	22/07/2026	N/A	Atlantic Technological University - Galway City , Murrough , Dublin Road Galway	Permission for development which consists of: energy upgrade works to the existing southern block of the original 1972 building comprising, building fabric upgrade to include external walls, roof, windows and doors, partial mechanical and electrical services upgrade to include medium temperature air source heat pump, MVHR to high use classrooms and new LED lighting and lighting controls. The upgrade works will include a new standalone plantroom and heat pump compound and all associated site works. The floor area of the energy upgrade works is 4,425m2 over two floors. The area of the proposed plantroom is 12m2	Details...
290m	02/07/2026	CONDITIONAL	No. 36. Belmont , Dublin Road , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: To replace the existing roof window, on the side hipped-roof elevation, with a dormer style window on the existing dwelling at No. 36. Belmont, Dublin Road, Galway.	Details...
390m	02/07/2026	CONDITIONAL	99 Lurgan Park , Renmore , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: Permission is being sought by David Collins for the following at 99 Lurgan Park, Renmore, Galway, H91 N2XH. The development will consist of: the construction of a single-storey side extension to the existing two-storey dwelling comprising a utility room and accessible wc, together with all associated site works and services. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Galway City Council during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission	Details...
530m	25/06/2026	CONDITIONAL	No 52 , Lurgan Park , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: permission sought on behalf of Gerry Kelly to retain two storey extension to dwellinghouse consisting of a self contained granny flat at ground floor level, and two additional bedrooms at first floor level to be used in conjunction with existing dwellinghouse on first floor level	Details...
980m	22/06/2026	N/A	67 Monivea Park , Ballybane , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: for modifications and alterations to floor plans, elevations, site entrance and associated services	Details...
410m	01/05/2026	CONDITIONAL	No.7 Murrough Drive , Renmore , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: demolish the single storey side extension, and to build a two storey extension to the side and single storey extension to the rear and front of dwelling house, and temporally place a mobile home on site	Details...
920m	21/03/2026	CONDITIONAL	15 Dublin Road , Galway , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: to demolish single store side-extension to dwelling house, demolish existing store, build a two storey extension to the side and single storey extension to the rear of dwelling house, and to construct a new store	Details...
600m	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...
990m	13/02/2026	CONDITIONAL	2 Renmore Park , Renmore , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: the extension and renovation of the existing medical practice, the provision of staff car parking to the rear of the building, connection to existing services, and all ancillary site works at the above address	Details...
800m	07/02/2026	CONDITIONAL	27 Ballyloughane Road , Renmore , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: David Brennan and Alison Mullery are applying to Galway city council for permission to construct a two storey rear extension to a semi-detached dwelling together with all associated internal amendments , site works and services	Details...
130m	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...
870m	09/01/2026	CONDITIONAL	6 Renmore Road , Galway City , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: to construct a rear two-storey extension, and to convert attic space to habitable accommodation. Planning is also sought to retain a pitched roof over converted garage, along with a canopy over the front door	Details...
450m	09/12/2025	N/A	43 Old Dublin Road , Renmore , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: to demolish the existing 2-storey dwelling on site and to construct a four-storey apartment development to consist of 10 no. apartments (3 no. 1-bed and 7 no 2 bed), 7 no car spaces including one accessible car space, a covered bicycle storage area and all associated site works	Details...
510m	04/12/2025	CONDITIONAL	53 St James Crescent , Mervue , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: permission is sought to demolish part of existing front boundary wall and to lower footpath to create new access for parking to front of existing dwelling	Details...
390m	10/11/2025	CONDITIONAL	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...
530m	17/10/2025	CONDITIONAL	Renmore , Galway City , Ireland	Permission for development which consists of: Permission is sought by Graphite Fusion Ltd for the construction of a Residential Development at Renmore, Galway City. The development will consist of: 1. Construction of 82 no. residential units across 12 no. building blocks and 2 no. detached houses as follows; (a) Block A consists of a 1-3 storey building, comprising of a 3 no. 2 bed ground floor apartments, 2 no. 2 bed upper floor apartments and 1 no. first floor 1 bed apartment. (b) Block B consists of a 3 storey building, comprising of 7 no. 1 bed ground floor apartments and 7 no. 2 bed upper floor apartments, (c) Block C consists of a 3 storey building, comprising of 4 no. 1 bed ground floor apartments and 4 no. 2 bed no. upper floor apartments, (d) Block D consists of a 3 storey building, comprising of 7 no. 1 bed ground floor apartments and 8 no. 2 bed upper floor apartments, with integrated bin store and integrated bike store. (e) Block E consists of a 2 ½ storey building, comprising of 4 no. 3 bed terraced houses, (f) Block F consists of a 2 ½ storey building, comprising of 3 no. 3 bed terraced houses, (g) Block G consists of a 2 ½ storey building, comprising of 3 no. 3 bed terraced houses, (h) Block H consists of a 2 storey building, comprising of 3 no. 2 bed ground floor apartments and 3 no. 2 bed no. upper floor apartments, with integrated bin store and integrated bike store. (i) Block I consists of a 2 storey building, comprising of 4 no. 1 bed ground floor apartments and 4 no. 1 bed no. upper floor apartments, (j) Block J consists of a 2 ½ storey building, comprising a staggered terrace of 7 no. 3 bed houses, (k) Block K consists of a 2 ½ storey building, comprising of 3 no. 3 bed terraced houses, (L) Block L consists of a 2 ½ storey building, comprising of 3 no. 3 bed terraced houses, (m) 2 No. 2 storey 4 bedroom detached houses. 2. Provision of vehicular and pedestrian entrance off Gleann Rua road (L-50378 road) to the south-east, including 2 no. pedestrian crossings, 3. Provision of 2 no. pedestrian connections with Murrough Drive and Beach Avenue respectively, 4. Revised boundary treatments and revised site boundaries, 5. Provision of public open space areas (to include for play spaces), private open space areas, bicycle parking, footpaths, public lighting, hard and soft landscaping, 6. Provision of Car	Details...
130m	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...
860m	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...
470m	14/08/2025	CONDITIONAL	Saint Josephs , 41 Dublin Road , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: (i). Retention for the 100% demolition of the existing bungalow dwelling, other than the 75% demolition granted under Pl. Ref. No. 24/19. (ii). Retention for the construction of the new dormer dwelling, of the same design to that granted under Pl. Ref. No. 24/19 with slight amendments, and permission to complete the overall development. (iii). Retention of a storage shed in the rear garden area. (iv). Retention of the new block wall, containing the Electrical Meter, to the front of the site (v). Permission for the conversion of part of the proposed single dwelling to a Granny Flat	Details...

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