Permission for a ten year planning permission for a mixed-use development located at the former Crown Equipment site…

Application details

Planning reference

18363

Council

Galway City Council

Proposal description

Permission for a ten year planning permission for a mixed-use development located at the former Crown Equipment site, at the junction of Monivea Road and Joyces Road, Mervue, Galway. The proposed development comprises Phase 1 of a mixed-use scheme and forms part of a larger landholding which extends to 51,148sqm in total. The development consists of: (1) 5 no. blocks of commercial offices which range in height from 3-6 stories over ground floor level (40,405 sqm). (2) A hotel development with 5 floors over ground floor level, comprising 175 no. bedrooms, conferencing facilities and restaurant/bar areas (8,675 sqm). (3) A double basement which includes a 'high bay' area for service, delivery and waste management vehicles; in addition to the provision of plant, car and bicycle parking, changing/shower areas and locker/amenity facilities (62,175 sqm) incorporating alterations to the existing structures on site permitted under Pl. Ref. 06/223/ ABP Ref, PL, 61.220893. (4) Public realm and landscaping works, including pedestrian and cyclist linkages. (5) The provision of vehicular access/egress via Monivea Road and Joyces Road, public transport set-down areas and cycle lanes. (6) The provision of substations and associated ancillary works. (7) All other associated site development and servicing works. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in respect of the proposed development

Location / address

Former Crown Equipment Site , Junction of Monivea Road and Joyces Road , Mervue

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

12 Nov 2018

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

14 Mar 2019

Final grant date

10 May 2019

Appeal lodged

10 Apr 2019

Planning and construction timeline

Key dated milestones from planning, appeal and official building-control records.

1. Application received

   12 Nov 2018

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   14 Mar 2019

3. Appeal lodged

   10 Apr 2019

4. Final grant

   10 May 2019

5. Construction commenced

   15 Jul 2019Official NBCO/BCMS data

6. Construction commenced

   10 Sept 2019Official NBCO/BCMS data

7. Construction commenced

   31 Jan 2020Official NBCO/BCMS data

8. Completion certificate validated

   22 Sept 2022Official NBCO/BCMS data

9. Construction commenced

   8 Nov 2024Official NBCO/BCMS data