Public / civic, Blackrock, Pollnarooma West Td, Salthill, Galway, H91KV9D - Planning Application 2660112

Status / decision

Further Information / 27 Jan 2026

Authority / ref

Galway City Council / 2660014

Development facts

Public / civic / units unknown / floor unknown

Estimated lead value

No value basis indexed

Likely packages

Compliance, Electrical, Fire Safety, Groundworks, Health & Safety

Activity window

Active file: design clarifications may still change scope before decision.

Evidence / confidenceOfficial file: linked; card date 27 Jan 2026. Value confidence: Not enough public evidence for a value band on this card.

Source descriptionPermission for development which consists of: permission is sought by the Board of Management Coláiste Iognáid at Coláiste Iognáid, Sea Road, Galway City. The development consists of (1) Permission to replace an existing grassed play area and parking area to the rear of the school campus with the construction of a synthetic pitch consisting of a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA), with 5 metre high ballstop netting, 2.4m high perimeter fencing. (2) Permission for redistribution and upgrading of 30 no. existing on campus car parking spaces, to a new delineated car parking area located to the east of the proposed MUGA pitch, (3) Permission for shared surface driveway, nature based on-site surface water drainage arrangements, together with all associated landscaping, footpaths, site works and services. (4) Retention permission is also sought for 2 no. metal security gates located along Sea Road, adjoining Protected Structures RPS No. 9101 (St. Ignatius' Church) and RPS No. 9120 (Jesuit School) respectively

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Status / decision

Further Information / 28 Nov 2025

Authority / ref

Galway City Council / 2560358

Development facts

Public / civic / units unknown / floor unknown

Estimated lead value

No value basis indexed

Likely packages

Compliance, Electrical, Fire Safety, Groundworks, Health & Safety

Activity window

Active file: design clarifications may still change scope before decision.

Evidence / confidenceOfficial file: linked; card date 28 Nov 2025. Value confidence: Not enough public evidence for a value band on this card.

Source descriptionPermission for development which consists of: a new part two storey/part single storey Cuan na Gaillimhe primary school to an existing greenfield site around proposed courtyard with new pedestrian access from Ballyburke road and both pedestrian/vehicular access from existing Colaiste na Coribe access road with on-site drop-off, parking, ballcourt, hard & soft landscaping, drainage, external plant, signage and all related works at existing site

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Status / decision

New Application / 6 Jul 2026

Authority / ref

Galway City Council / 2660242

Development facts

Public / civic / units unknown / 7,975 m² (floor estimated)

Estimated lead value

€10m–30m / indicative estimate

Likely packages

Compliance, Electrical, Fire Safety, Groundworks, Health & Safety

Activity window

Early planning cue: qualify promoter, scale and likely future package needs.

Evidence / confidenceOfficial file: linked; card date 6 Jul 2026. Value confidence: Medium: value band is present and size evidence is available; verify against source documents.

Source descriptionPermission for development which consists of: We DRA Community Development Company CLG intend to apply for permission for development at this Site (1.57ha) at townland, Doughiska, Galway. The development will consist of: 1. Removal / demolition of five no. single storey prefabricated classrooms, hard landscaped courtyard area along with bicycle shelter. 2. The construction of a new Community Centre Building (GFA 1,221.15dqm) comprising of two levels, ground floor level of entrance foyer, sports hall, changing rooms, kitchenette, (GFA 927.60 m²), first floor level consisting of viewing gallery/gym/multi-purpose room, 2 no. meeting rooms / studios and meeting room / community room (GFA 293.55 m²) and all associated ancillary accommodation including plant room, circulation areas, kitchenette, storage areas, and welfare facilities. 3. The construction of a new Preschool Building (GFA 569.69 m²) comprising of a single level with secure access lobby with reception area, five no. classrooms each with dedicated toilet facilities and two with nappy-changing facilities, all associated ancillary accommodation including sleep rooms, staff room, staff toilets, storage rooms, kitchen facility and universal access toilet. Externally a secure enclosed outdoor amenity space provided with a covered walkway which connects to external facilities, storage areas and toilet facilities with the main building. New bicycle shelter and bin store enclosure provided to the front of the building. 4. The installation of a new Synthetic All Weather Playing Pitch (GFA 6,055.97 m²) enclosed with a 4m high anti climb black welded mesh fence and equipped with six LED floodlights enabling year-round use. 5. The development will also include retaining the existing vehicular entrance along “Fearann Ri” road, the provision of 50 no. car parking spaces (including 4 no. accessible spaces), with 56 no. covered bicycle spaces to serve both the community centre and synthetic all weather playing pitch, 13 no. car parking spaces (including 2. No accessible spaces), 24 no. covered bicycle spaces with a set-down area provided for preschool. 6. The provision of a fixed roof access ladder, roof plant to community centre building, PV panels to both buildings (128 m²). 7. All associated lighting, signage, boundary treatments, hard and soft landscaping, site development enabling works and all associated site services.

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