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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

Decision

Granted with conditions

Latest milestone

Decision: Conditional

2 Oct 2026

Application timeline

Key milestones

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

  1. Application received

  2. 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

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