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2660196

11 Jun 2026

Status: DECISION MADE

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.

Galway City Council

Atlantic Technological University Galway Campus , Murrough Dublin Road , Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660188

8 Jun 2026

Status: DECISION MADE

Permission for development which consists of: (1) The conversion of the attached garage to residential use. (2) The provision of a Single-Storey extension to the rear elevation of the existing dwelling house and extending along the side elevation to connect to the existing garage structure at the existing dwelling house at No. 12. Dún Na Mara, Renmore, Galway.

Galway City Council

No. 12. Dún Na Mara , Renmore , Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660186

5 Jun 2026

Status: DECISION MADE

Permission for development which consists of: I, Tony Killarney, LYRR Properties Ltd., intend to apply for permission for development at this site: LYRR 2 Building, Mervue Business Park, Galway H91 H9CK. The development will consist of the installation of corporate signage using raised lettering and logos on the front elevation of this building

Galway City Council

LYRR 2 Building , Mervue Business Park , Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660158

15 May 2026

Status: DECISION MADE

Permission for development which consists of: Dr. David O’Flaherty intends to apply for planning permission for development at 2 Rockfort House, Augustine Street, Galway. The development will consist of external alterations to the rear elevation including enlarging the existing windows and the formation of a new window at ground floor level, associated repairs and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

Galway City Council

2 Rockfort House , Augustine Street , Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660039

13 Feb 2026

Status: DECISION MADE

Permission for upgrades to public road and public footpaths comprising resurfacing of existing road carriageway and new footpaths, including stone paving, kerbing and tactile finish treatments, and all ancillary site and development works at lands at Queen Street and Victoria Place, Galway. The proposed development will provide for revisions to permitted Galway City Council Reference 17/121 (An Bord Pleanála Reference ABP-300613-18) and will include omission of cycle lane and provision of new set-down / lay-by on Queen Street. Part of the proposed development bounds the United Methodist Presbyterian Church (Protected Structure - RPS Ref: 8201).

Galway City Council

Lands at Queen Street , and Victoria Place , Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660029

6 Feb 2026

Status: DECISION MADE

Permission for development which consists of: We, Derhinos Ltd, intend to apply for planning permission for development on lands at No. 60 Salthill Road Lower, Galway City, H91 TRC0 with a site area of 0.142 hectares. The development will consist of the following: I. Construction of new terraced houses in a single 2.5 storey building block on infill lands comprising of 5 no. 3-bed units; II. Partial demolition works to the inside and outside of the existing 1 no. 5-bed dwellinghouse and associated structures resulting in a refurbished 2-bed residential dwelling, and a creation of new pedestrian access to the rear of the site from Salthill Road Lower (R864); III. Provision of a communal bin store, a shared long-term bike store building (1 no. cargo bike and 16 no. standard spaces), and separate visitor bike parking (4 no. spaces); IV. Provision of landscaped communal open spaces, private open spaces, revised boundary treatments, and public lighting; and V. Internal footpaths, drainage and SuDS measures, along with all associated site development works and services.

Galway City Council

No. 60 , Salthill Road Lower , Galway City

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2560380

16 Dec 2025

Status: DECISION MADE

Permission for development which consists of: The refurbishment and extension of the McLaughlin Building (a Protected Structure RPS Ref. 7406 Former Mill - NUIG) for educational use including associated academic teaching and study spaces; administrative areas; staff and student welfare facilities; café and ancillary plant and storage areas. The McLaughlin Building occupies the site of a 17th Century causeway (a Recorded Monument GA094-100033) situated on the Eglinton Canal/Gaol River (a Protected Structure RPS Ref. 8501 Rivers/Waterways) and contains a series of culverts beneath the building. The proposed works to the McLaughlin Building will include the removal of the mid- to late-20th Century roof and fifth floor level (approx. 374.1 sqm gross floor area (GFA)); and the construction of two additional floors, resulting in an overall increase in height of the building from 5 storeys to 6 storeys (with maximum proposed height of 30.03 m AOD, c. 23.22m above proposed ground floor level). The proposed works will result in an increase in GFA from 2,962.17 sqm to 3,962.7 sqm. Further interventions to the McLaughlin Building will include: • Removal of existing mid- to late 20th Century building fabric the south-west corner to be replaced with an ESB Substation and Switchroom at ground floor level overclad with perforated aluminium panels to match proposed new aluminium curtain walling with glazed openings on upper levels. • Provision of a new external stair and lift core on the north elevation. • Removal of selected areas of the late 20th Century internal steel frame and concrete slabs, provision of new foundations in selected areas, new ground floor slab build-up throughout and new structural frame to support the additional floors. • Existing 20th Century windows and doors to be replaced with new thermally broken aluminium doors and windows to match existing openings, and repair of window reveals and cills. • Creation of new entrance on the northern elevation (incorporating two original window openings); enlargement of three existing openings at ground floor level of southern elevations and alterations to two window and door openings to provide compliant door openings to the new escape stair to the northern elevation. • Removal of cement render and retention and repair of original rubble and limestone masonry walls. • Removal of mid to late 20th Century extension to the northern elevation. • Removal of non-original subdivisions and provision of new

Galway City Council

McLaughlin Building , Nun's Island/Gaol Road Nun's Island , Galway City Co. Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2560375

11 Dec 2025

Status: DECISION MADE

Permission is sought by Leadlane (Mincloon) Ltd for the construction of a Residential Development at Mincloon, Rahoon road, Galway City. The development will consist of: 1. Construction of 48 no. own door apartments across 5 no. Duplex building blocks; a. Block 01 consists of a 1-3 storey building, comprising of a 1 no. 2 storey 2 bed apartment, 2 no. 2 bed ground floor apartments, 1 no. 3 bed ground floor apartment, 3 no. 3 bed upper floor apartments, integrated bin store and integrated bike store. b. Block 02 consists of a 3 storey building, comprising of 4 no. 2 bed ground floor apartments, 4no. 3 bed upper floor apartments, integrated bin store and integrated bike store c. Block 03 consists of a 3 storey building, comprising of 5 no. 2 bed ground floor apartments, 5no. 3 bed upper floor apartments. d. Block 04 consists of a 3 storey building, comprising of 6 no. 1 bed ground floor apartments, 1 no. 2 bed ground floor apartment, 7no. 2 bed upper floor apartments, 1no. 3 bed upper floor apartment, integrated bin store and integrated bike store. e. Block 05 consists of a 3 storey building, comprising of 4 no. 2 bed ground floor apartments, 4no. 3 bed upper floor apartments, integrated bin store and integrated bike store. 2. Upgrading of existing vehicular entrance and access road including road setback along Rahoon road frontage and provision of footpaths, 3. Establishment of a right of way across the site to also serve an existing house to the south-west of the site (Eircode H91ECC6), 4. Revised boundary treatment and revised site boundaries, 5. Partial demolition of existing shed, 6. Provision of public open space areas (to include for play spaces), private open space areas, bicycle parking, footpaths, public lighting, hard and soft landscaping, 7. Car parking including dedicated EV charge spaces, ducting to all spaces for future electric charging points, 8. Proposed connection to existing mains water infrastructure, and on-site surface water drainage arrangements, 9. Proposed connection to sewer network including provision for on-site pumping station, together with all associated site works and services. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with this application

Galway City Council

Mincloon , Rahoon road , Galway City

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2560342

12 Nov 2025

Status: DECISION MADE

Permission for development which consists of: proposal to erect a new fenced external HVAC plant compound in the service yard of Currys Galway to house new air handling unit complete with 3 No. top mounted external condensing units. Works as part of the upgrade and decarbonisation of the store's heating, ventilation and air conditioning - removing the end-of-life internal gas-fired air handling units and existing external condensers.

Galway City Council

Currys Galway Retail Park , Headford Road , Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2560339

10 Nov 2025

Status: DECISION MADE

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.

Galway City Council

Galway Crystal Murrough Drive , Dublin Road , Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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Applications by area

Top Galway City localities in the imported the latest year.

Galway City3
Circular Road2
Headford Road2
Renmore2
Salthill2
55 Upper Newcastle1
and Victoria Place1
Augustine Street1
Dublin Road1
Galway1
Mervue Business Park1
Monivea Rd Mervue1

Monthly registrations

Recent application volume by registration month.

Nov 20252
Dec 20252
Feb 20262
Mar 20261
Apr 20262
May 20267
Jun 20265

Areas in Jun 2026

Localities with the most applications in the latest registration month.

55 Upper Newcastle1
Mervue Business Park1
Monivea Road1
Murrough Dublin Road1
Renmore1

Status in Jun 2026

Current status mix for applications registered in the latest month.

DECISION MADE5

Types in Jun 2026

Most common application types registered in the latest month.

PERMISSION5

Planning activity and trends

Based on the latest 12 months of imported planning data for this council.

Applications

21

Latest registered

11 Jun 2026

Most active area

Galway City

Most common type

PERMISSION

Latest month apps

5

Month change

-2

Monthly trend

Jun 2026

-2

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Area overview

Galway City accounts for 17%

Galway City17%
Circular Road11%
Headford Road11%
Renmore11%
Salthill11%
55 Upper Newcastle6%

Status mix

DECISION MADE accounts for 100%

DECISION MADE100%

Application types

PERMISSION accounts for 100%

PERMISSION100%