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2560043

REFUSED

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development which consists of: change of use of part of an existing cafe/ restaurant unit on the ground floor of Block B, Crown Square to office use and the relocation of the double entrance doors serving the cafe/ restaurant unit.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    14 Feb 2025

  2. Decision: REFUSED

    4 Apr 2025

  3. Decision due

    10 Apr 2025

Application Details

Location
Áras 2 Crown Square , Monivea Road , Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
0.203 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
14 February 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
4 April 2025

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Permission for development which consists of; Crown Square Developments Ltd seek Retention Planning Permission for amendments to the hotel building (Block F) of the previously granted permissions Pl Ref 18/363 and 20/102 located at the Crown Square (formerly known as the Crown Equipment site), at the junction of Monivea Road and Joyces Road, Mervue, Galway. The development consists of: a) Internal alterations/amendments to the ground floor level reception, bar-restaurant and ancillary service areas. b) Internal alterations/amendments to the upper basement level B1 meeting rooms and ancillary service areas. c) Internal alterations/amendments of 30m2 to the lower basement level B2 staff and service areas d) Extension of lounge at 6th floor of 47.7 m2 over previously permitted terrace areas. e) Internal alterations at fifth floor level replacing 6 no. bedrooms with 3 no. bedroom suites, reducing the number of bedrooms from 180 to 177 The site coverage of the building above ground has been retained as per the scheme granted under Pl Ref 18/363 and 20/102. f) Escape corridor at sixth floor amended to be external covered walkway, a decrease of 65.2m2. g) The gross floor area of the proposed hotel is 10,270.88 m2, an increase of 12.5 m2. h) Relocation of the permitted open entrance canopy at ground floor east elevation. i) Internally illuminated Hotel signage at sixth floor level on the north and south gable walls and on entrance canopies to west and east elevations. j) Elevational changes to accommodate d, h, and i, above.

Crown Square (The former Crown Equipment site) , Junction of Monivea Road and Joyces Road , Mervue Galway

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Permission for a ten year planning permission for a mixed-use development located at the former Crown Equipment site, at the junction of Monivea Road and Joyces Road, Mervue, Galway. The proposed development comprises Phase 1 of a mixed-use scheme and forms part of a larger landholding which extends to 51,148sqm in total. The development consists of: (1) 5 no. blocks of commercial offices which range in height from 3-6 stories over ground floor level (40,405 sqm). (2) A hotel development with 5 floors over ground floor level, comprising 175 no. bedrooms, conferencing facilities and restaurant/bar areas (8,675 sqm). (3) A double basement which includes a 'high bay' area for service, delivery and waste management vehicles; in addition to the provision of plant, car and bicycle parking, changing/shower areas and locker/amenity facilities (62,175 sqm) incorporating alterations to the existing structures on site permitted under Pl. Ref. 06/223/ ABP Ref, PL, 61.220893. (4) Public realm and landscaping works, including pedestrian and cyclist linkages. (5) The provision of vehicular access/egress via Monivea Road and Joyces Road, public transport set-down areas and cycle lanes. (6) The provision of substations and associated ancillary works. (7) All other associated site development and servicing works. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in respect of the proposed development

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2660287N/A11 Aug 2026

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.

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Permission for development which consists of: Crown Square Developments Ltd. intend to apply for permission for development at this site, Crown Square, at the junction of Monivea Road and Joyce’s Road, Mervue, Galway. The development will consist of a modification to the permitted Strategic Housing Development (ABP-310348-21). The proposed development forms part of a larger landholding which extends to 51,148 sqm in total. The proposed development will comprise: 1. A change of use of c. 666 sq. m. of communal spaces consented across Blocks G, H1 and H2 at Lower Basement Level (under ABP-310348-21), to include 9 no. additional apartments (6 no. two-bed and 3 no. one-bed) with a total floorspace of c. 666 sq. m., and the total associated amenity space is c. 61 sqm: a. Block G: Change of use of amenity space to include 1 no. two-bed apartment (c. 79 sqm) and associated private amenity space; b. Block H1: Change of previously permitted residential lounge, kitchenette, workstations, meeting rooms and community gathering space to include 1 no. two-bed apartment (c. 78 sqm.), 2 no. two-bed apartments (c. 73 sqm., each), 1 no. one-bed apartment (c. 59 sqm.) and associated private amenity space; change of previously permitted residential concierge area to include 1 no. two-bed apartment (c. 77.3 sqm.) and associated amenity space; reconfiguration of residential concierge area and relocation of refuse store to include 1 no. one-bed apartment (c. 49 sqm.) and associated amenity space; c. Block H2: Change or previously permitted amenity game space, comms room and landlord security room to include 1 no. one-bed apartment (c. 51.6 sqm.) and 1 no. two-bed apartment (c. 73.6 sqm.). 2. Reconfiguration and extension of gym area by c. 44.6 sqm. (c. 243 sqm. permitted to c.286.8 sqm.). 3. Other minor alterations include the reduction of the B1 podium (c. 62 sqm.); reconfiguration and extension of Block J core at lower basement level to facilitate the relocation of bicycle storage to Block J car park at B2 level and increase in bicycle parking by c. 20 spaces to a total of 1,187 spaces; relocation of external stairs & ramp between B1 and B2 with associated minor landscaping amendments; removal of water tank and stair enclosures at roof level and relocation of water tank to lower basement level within Blocks G, H1 & H2, and J and associated elevational changes.

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