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Doughiska Road , Doughiska , Galway

REFUSED

Planning application 22138

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Retention for development that consist of retention as relevant planning permission has lapsed (Pl. Ref. No. 10/105 & Pl. Ref. No. 11/171) for 5 no. single storey pre-fabricated classrooms, hard landscaped courtyard area, bicycle shelter (Area 576. 50m2) along with all associated site works and services at the former Merlin Woods Primary temporary Primary School, now home to the DRA Preschool and Afterschool

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    25 May 2022

  2. Decision: REFUSED

    14 Jul 2022

  3. Decision due

    19 Jul 2022

  4. Appeal submitted

    10 Aug 2022

  5. Appeal decided: CONDITIONAL

    20 Jun 2023

Application Details

Location
Doughiska Road , Doughiska , Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
1.44 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
25 May 2022
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
14 July 2022
Permission Expires
19 June 2028

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
314339-22
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Submitted
10 August 2022
Decided
20 June 2023

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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2660242N/A6 Jul 2026

Permission 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 927.60sqm), first floor level consisting of viewing gallery/gym/multi-purpose room, 2 no. meeting rooms / studios and meeting room / community room (GFA 293.55sqm) 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 sqm) 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 sqm) 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 sqm). 7. All associated lighting, signage, boundary treatments, hard and soft landscaping, site development enabling works and all associated site services.

Doughiska Road , Doughiska , Galway

111m
2560298N/A23 Sept 2025

The development will consist of the construction and operation of a development consisting of an energy centre building, heat pipeline network, landscaping works, roof mounted solar PV and all other associated ancillary infrastructure at the Merlin Park Industrial Estate and Doughiska Road, within the townland of Doughiska, Galway, Co. Galway. The Galway City East Energy Centre building will integrate multiple low carbon energy technologies. The development will include the installation of 2no. Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs) each with a 1.5MW capacity, 2 no. electric boilers, each with a 1.5MW capacity to handle peak loads and temperatures, and 2 no. gas boilers, each with a 1.5MW capacity for emergency back up support. The proposed energy centre building will have a building height of 6m, with solar PV panels mounted on the building rooftop. The adjacent building to the east (Smurfit Kappa), will have solar PV panels mounted on the building rooftop. The building to the north (Value Centre), will also have roof mounted solar panels. The proposed development will also include a heat pipeline network consisting of 2no. pipes, with a maximum diameter of 400mm each, spanning a distance of circa. 2390m in an underground trench, from the proposed energy centre building to Doughiska Road, along the length of Doughiska Road, crossing Monivea Road to the north, terminating outside the Clayton Hotel, and crossing Old Dublin Road to the south, terminating outside the Castlegar GAA Club, linking the proposed Galway City East Energy Centre building to future heat customer buildings in the area. Ancillary development will consist of security fencing, access and parking, drainage infrastructure, and landscaping works at the proposed energy centre building. Site preparation will involve foundation works, and construction of essential access facilities to support overall functionality for the purpose of generating renewable heat energy and transmitting it to future heat customer buildings within the townland of Doughiska, Galway Co. Galway (the Proposed Development).

Merlin Park Industrial Estate and Doughiska Road , Townland of Doughiska , Galway Co. Galway

111m
2560319CONDITIONAL16 Oct 2025

RED III Permission for development which consists of: the construction and operation of a development consisting of an energy centre building, heat network pipeline, landscaping works, roof mounted solar PV and all other associated ancillary infrastructure at the Merlin Park Industrial Estate and Doughiska Road, within the townland of Doughiska, Galway, Co. Galway. The Galway City East Energy Centre building will integrate multiple low carbon energy technologies. The development will include the installation of 2no. Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs) each with a 1.5MW capacity, 2 no. electric boilers, each with a 1.5MW capacity to handle peak loads and temperatures, and 2 no. gas boilers, each with a 1.5MW capacity for emergency back up support. The proposed energy centre building will have a building height of 6.2m, with solar PV panels mounted on the building rooftop. The adjacent building to the east (Smurfit Westrock), will have solar PV panels mounted on the building rooftop. The building to the north (Value Centre), will also have roof mounted solar panels. The proposed development will also include a heat pipeline network consisting of 2no. pipes, with a maximum diameter of 450mm each, spanning a distance of circa. 2390m in an underground trench, from the proposed energy centre building to Doughiska Road, along the length of Doughiska Road, crossing Monivea Road to the north, terminating outside the Clayton Hotel, and crossing Old Dublin Road to the south, terminating outside the Castlegar GAA Club, linking the proposed Galway City East Energy Centre building to future heat customer buildings in the area. Ancillary development will consist of security fencing, access and parking, drainage infrastructure, and landscaping works at the proposed energy centre building. Site preparation will involve foundation works, and construction of essential access facilities to support overall functionality for the purpose of generating renewable heat energy and transmitting it to future heat customer buildings within the townland of Doughiska, Galway Co. Galway (the Proposed Development). Permission is sought for a ten year construction period.

Merlin Park Industrial Estate and Doughiska Road , Townland of Doughiska , Galway Co. Galway

126m
2254CONDITIONAL15 Mar 2022

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Galway East Medical Practice , Doughiska Retail Centre , Doughiska Road

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19239CONDITIONAL23 Aug 2019

Permission for the development which will consist of the Material Change of Use, of a 110Sq.m Ground Floor Unit, from retail use to a Doctor's Surgery, extension of existing adjacent Doctor's Surgery into same to make a combined 219.4 Sq.m Doctor's Surgery, including internal layout alterations and connection to existing services

Doughiska Retail Centre , Doughiska Road , Galway

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1782CONDITIONAL31 Mar 2017

Permission for development which will consist of the material change of use, of a 107.4 sq.m. ground floor unit, from retail use to a doctor's surgery, including internal layout alterations and connection to existing services

Doughiska Retail Centre , Doughiska Road , Galway

142m
1825CONDITIONAL26 Jan 2018

Permission for a mixed use development ranging in heights from three-storey over ground-floor level to seven-storey over podium level comprising of 130 apartments (3 no. 4-bed, 19 no. 3-bed, 94 no. 2-bed and 14 no. 1-bed), with podium communal space to include two tennis courts at roof level; Resident laundry facilities, Resident lounge, foyer and meeting rooms, façade gardens, roof gardens; an office block (11,369.21 sq.m. GFA) accommodating a café/restaurant at ground and first floor level, façade gardens, integrated solar panels in south façade; 122 no. bedroom hotel with 12 no. hotel apartment suites, to include kitchen catering facilities, goods delivery area; 1 no. fitness centre, to include swimming pool and gym (1089.16 sq.m. GFA); 1 no. crèche unit (561.31 sq. m GFA), 1 no. (split-level) six storey car park (351 no. spaces) with a basketball court, handball court and exercise area at roof level; 232 no. surface parking spaces allocated to the various elements of the proposed development; Multiple bicycle parking stations; public Art, vehicular, pedestrian and cycle entrances serving the proposed development, including all necessary junction works; substations, all soft and hard landscaping, including linear park bounded by the National Monument Ref. no GA082-044, playground and shared surface areas; all ancillary site development and servicing works including lighting;

on lands located between , the Doughiska Road and the Eastern Approach Dual Carriageway Bothar na dTreabh (N6) Galway

143m
18146CONDITIONAL4 May 2018

Permission sought for (a) Convert existing two car garage to studio apartment. (b) Convert existing three car garage to one bedroom apartment, all with revised car parking layout and all associated works and services

Fearann Ri , Doughiska , Galway

150m
1845CONDITIONAL15 Feb 2018

Permission for the provision of a single storey Pre-Fabricated structure (68.7m2) to be used as a general purpose over flow room

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158m
22277CONDITIONAL27 Oct 2022

Permission for development which consists of modifications to the ground floor layout and shop façade and will include for: (a) The extension of the existing store with a total increased area of 79.71sqm, (b) The removal of the existing entrance/exit pod, (c) The removal of the existing trolley bay , (d) Proposed free-standing trolley bay, (e) Proposed accommodation works to store elevation. (f) Accomodation works to car park area. (g) All ancillary works required to complete to the required Building Regulations Standards

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