Proposed Development
Permission for development which consists of:
- 1.The demolition of an existing single storey dwelling (Eircode H91TW6H)
- 2.The construction of 92 no. one, two and three bedroom units in 8 no blocks.
- 3.The upgrading and realignment of the L-50382 County Road.
- 4.The provision of 1 No. cycle and pedestrian access and 1 No. pedestrian access onto the Old Dublin Road (R921 regional road).
- 5.The construction of an internal access road,footpaths, pedestrian crossings and signage within the site
- 6.The Provision of on-curtilage and grouped car parking, including EV and accessible spaces, accessible set down area and ducting to all spaces for future electric charging points
- 7.The Provision of landscaped, standalone communal bike and bin stores, visitor bicycle parking and public lighting
- 8.Connection to public foul sewer on the Old Dublin Road and public watermain along the L-5141 County Road, and provision of static water storage tank below ground on site
- 9.Proposed on-site surface water drainage arrangements to include on site infiltration and attenuation
- 10.Ducting and re-routing of overhead power lines transecting the site
- 11.The provision of 2 no ESB substations together with all associated site works and services. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted.
Application Timeline
Application received
9 Oct 2026
Decision due (upcoming)
3 Dec 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Doughiska , Merlin Park , Galway
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Galway City Council
- Site Area
- 1.794 ha
- Floor Area
- 71.51 sq m
- Residential Units
- 1
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 9 October 2026
- Status
- PRE_VALIDATION
- Decision
- N/A
- Decision Due
- 3 December 2026
Location
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