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Sportsground , College Road , Galway

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 18402

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development which will consist of : 1) The demolition and removal of the existing Clan Terrace, Connacht Rugby offices, maintenance buildings and training pitches, ancillary temporary cabins and storage facilities, section of boundary wall along College Road and ESB Sub station and Switch room. 2) The new construction will consist of: A new North Stand with terracing and seated areas over 4 levels and which will also incorporate player and match day facilities, a café, sports merchandise shop, TV facilities, various hospitality areas, supporter facilities and plant areas. The Refurbishment and extension of the existing South Stand. A new High-performance Centre comprising of a new indoor synthetic training pitch and office accommodation which will incorporate offices and player welfare facilities (canteen, treatment rooms, etc) to replace the demolished clubhouse. This new High-Performance Centre is adjacent to the existing Bohermore Cemetery wall which is within the curtilage of a site with a protected Structure (RPS Ref. No 1204). Replacement of the existing floodlights with new floodlighting. Reallocation of the existing main vehicular and pedestrian access off College Road and the construction of a new concourse area adjacent to the new North Stand. A new ESB Substation and Switch Room. The construction of 81 number new parking spaces within the site (resulting in a nett gain of 23 spaces onsite). All associated signage including entrance Totem signage at the main entrance. The replacement of the existing grass main playing pitch with a new 4G playing surfaced pitch. A new storage building and maintenance yard. Hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatments including semi-mature trees and paving as indicated. Associated site works including provision of new foul and surface water sewers, site signage, generators, gas skid, stone cladding to existing retaining wall, etc. Minor modifications to the existing greyhound track to accommodate the above works. Relocation of the existing telecommunication equipment onsite. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared as part of the Planning Application

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    5 Dec 2018

  2. Decision due

    9 Feb 2019

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    28 Mar 2019

  4. Grant issued

    9 May 2019

Application Details

Location
Sportsground , College Road , Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
4.7 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
5 December 2018
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
28 March 2019
Grant Date
9 May 2019
Permission Expires
8 May 2024

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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2435UNCONDITIONAL11 Jun 2024

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Permission for development which consists of the demolition of existing single storey dwelling and the construction of new 3 storey dwelling over basement with new vehicular access to College Road and Lough Atalia Road plus all associated site works

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18204CONDITIONAL22 Jun 2018

Permission for the development of the following: Provision of match event signage which will be fixed to the existing fence rails along the College Road boundary before each individual senior Connacht rugby home game and which will be removed after each match

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2560119CONDITIONAL24 Apr 2025

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21105REFUSED9 Apr 2021

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Permission for development which consists of retention for a dwelling house, including all associated services, on revised site boundaries.

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