Ballyloughane, Renmore, Galway
Extension of duration for a new GAA pitch, floodlights, and public walkway in Renmore.
1785 · Galway City Council · Lodged 5 April 2017
- Reference
- 1785
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- EXTENSION OF DURATION
- Received
- 5 April 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe applicant is seeking an extension of duration for the construction of a new full-size GAA pitch with six floodlights, ball stop nets, and a public coastal walkway and cycleway. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.
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Official record
Development description
E. O. D. On pl. Reg. Ref. No. 11/284. Permission for the construction of a new playing pitch and public walkway/cycleway. The development will include a full-size gaa pitch with 6 no. Floodlights and 2 no. Ball stop nets; provision of a new public walkway and cycleway, incorporating a coastal path and circular route; extension to existing vehicle parking area; and all associated site and ground works. This application is accompanied by a natura impact statement (nis)
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for recreational and amenity uses”
National zoning type: Open space, park
Objective set by the Galway City Development Plan 2023 - 2029 (2023–2029). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dun Na Mara, Renmore, Galway | Aug 2025 | €380,000 | 384 m |
| 14 Dun Na Mara, Renmore, Galway | Jan 2026 | €375,000 | 390 m |
| 41 Dun Na Mara Dr, Renmore, Galway | Nov 2025 | €460,000 | 452 m |
| 23 Blackthorn Park, Renmore, Galway | Feb 2025 | €420,000 | 462 m |
| 45 Dun Na Mara Dr, Renmore, Galway | Feb 2026 | €661,000 | 466 m |
| 21 Hollygrove, Renmore, Galway | Nov 2025 | €510,000 | 474 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received5 April 2017
- Decision due30 May 2017
- Decision issued30 May 2017
- Permission expiry21 June 2022
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