Planning application 2660287
Crown Square Mixed-Use Development with 129 Apartments
Crown Square, Located at the junction of Monivea Road and Joyces Road, Galway Co. Galway
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Key milestones
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Application received
Decision: Conditional
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Why this application matters
Scale and mix
The development covers Blocks A and H2 at Crown Square, with a stated gross internal area of about 20,152 sq m. Block A combines retail, commercial, conference and leisure uses with residential and aparthotel accommodation.
Homes and accommodation
Block A includes 129 apartments on floors three to eight: 67 one-bedroom homes and 62 two-bedroom, four-person homes. It also provides 60 aparthotel units from mezzanine to second-floor level.
Childcare and connections
Block H2 would change from a permitted gym to a crèche with an outdoor play area and a dedicated linear drop-off zone. Pedestrian and cycle access is proposed to both Joyces Road and Monivea Road.
Public realm and drainage
The scheme includes public, communal and private open space, landscaping, lighting, car and bicycle parking, and bin storage. Water, foul and surface-water connections are proposed, including nature-based drainage solutions.
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Application details
- Planning reference
- 2660287
- Council
- Galway City Council
- Proposal description
- Permission for development which consists of: We, Crown Square Developments Ltd., intend to apply to Galway City Council for permission for a Mixed-use Development within Block A and Block H2 (c. 20,152 sqm. Gross Internal Area), at Crown Square, located at the junction of Monivea Road and Joyces Road, Galway, Co. Galway. 1. The proposed development for Block A (across a Gross Internal area of c. 19,840 sq. m.) will consist of the following: a. Provision of two levels of retail and commercial units at ground floor and mezzanine level, including a conference centre with associated amenities, gym and retail units. b. Construction of 60 no. apart hotel units from mezzanine to second floor. c. Construction of 129 no. residential units from third to eighth floor comprising of: (i) 67 no. One-Bedroom Apartment. (ii) 62 no. Two Bed-Four Persons Apartment. d. Provision of public open space, communal open space, private open space, car and bicycle parking, bin storage, site landscaping and public lighting. e. Provision of pedestrian and cyclist access onto the Joyce’s Road (L5034) and Monivea Road (R339). 2. The proposed development for Block H2 (Gross Internal Area of c. 312 sq. m.) will consist of: a. Change of use of the permitted Gym (c. 312 sq. m.) to a creche facility with associated external play zone to serve the proposed Block A development. b. Provision of a new linear drop off zone in front of the proposed creche 3. Provision of all associated surface water, watermain and foul water drainage services and connections (including nature-based drainage solutions), and all associated site works and ancillary services necessary to facilitate the proposed development.
- Location / address
- Crown Square, Located at the junction of Monivea Road and Joyces Road, Galway Co. Galway
- Application type
- PERMISSION
- Received / registered
- 11 Aug 2026
- Valid date
- 11 Aug 2026
- Council decision
- Conditional
- Council decision date
- 2 Oct 2026
Location context
Nearby sold prices
Recent Property Price Register sales in Monivea Road. Distances are not shown because the sale records do not contain reliable coordinates.
€290,000
APT 2 NA CREAGA, MONIVEA ROAD, BALLYBRIT
Sold 28 Sept 2026
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€318,000
48 Sli an Chlairin, Monivea Road, Athenry
Sold 10 Jun 2026
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€380,000
5 BALLYBANE COTTAGES, MONIVEA ROAD, GALWAY
Sold 9 Jan 2026
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€583,000
BALLINTEMPLE, MONIVEA ROAD, GALWAY
Sold 17 Jul 2025
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€189,000
17 RADHARC NA GREINE, MONIVEA ROAD, GALWAY
Sold 30 May 2025
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€490,000
BALLYBANE, MONIVEA ROAD, GALWAY
Sold 18 Feb 2025
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