New Application · decision due 7 Jun 2026Decision recorded

Demolition, Merlin Park University Hospital, Old Dublin Road, Galway

Old Dublin Road, Galway · Galway City Council · Plan 2660124 · PB ref PB-278472

Permission for development which consists of: we, the Health Service Executive, intend to apply for planning permission for the partial demolition of 1 no. storm damaged building on lands at Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway. The proposed development comprises the following: 1. Partial demolition of the single storey...

Indicative value €250k–500k PB indicative band
Units applied for Not listed public application record
Floor area 305 m² published reliable figure
Decision due 7 Jun 2026 public planning date
Commenced None indexed public commencement index
Decision-stage scope

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Application scope

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Not procurement evidence

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Application-stage scope

What the public record evidences

3 source-supported signals
Demolition

Demolition

The public application record identifies demolition in the submitted planning scope.

2660124Explicit application record
Site works

Roads and site-development scope

The public application description explicitly references roads and site-development scope.

2660124Explicit description signal
Services

Services / drainage scope

The public application description explicitly references services / drainage scope.

2660124Explicit description signal

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Project facts

Named source parties

Promoter
Health Service Executive
Planning agent
Ian Pudney
Agent address
Rhatigan Architects City Gate Sligo F91 TX2D
Official description

Application text

Permission for development which consists of: we, the Health Service Executive, intend to apply for planning permission for the partial demolition of 1 no. storm damaged building on lands at Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway. The proposed development comprises the following: 1. Partial demolition of the single storey audit building by 305.2m² 2. The construction of two new external walls and facade along the new east and south elevations to support the roof and seal the building envelope, including the provision of a new external window on the east elevation. 3. The proposed development includes for all site development works and services ancillary to the proposed development.

Source-aware chronology

Application to site progress

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AppealsAn Coimisiún Pleanála
  1. Appeal No appeal indexed No public appeal record is indexed against this application.
CommencementPublic commencement index
  1. Commenced No commencement indexed No reliable public commencement record is indexed against this permission.
CompletionPublic completion projection
  1. Completed Completion not recorded Smaller works often do not require a completion certificate.
Evidence register

Source, scope and limits

Public planning record
Application description and scale 2660124

Permission for development which consists of: we, the Health Service Executive, intend to apply for planning permission for the partial demolition of 1 no. storm damaged building on lands at Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway. The proposed development comprises the following: 1. Partial demolition of the single storey audit building by 305.2m² 2. The construction of two new external walls and facade along the new east and south elevations to support the roof and seal the building envelope, including the provision of a new external window on the east elevation. 3. The proposed development includes for all site development works and services ancillary to the proposed development.

AuthorityGalway City Council
Reference2660124
StatusChecked 30 Jul 2026
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