Lough Atalia, Dublin Road, Galway
Construction of an amphitheatre, sports facilities, running track, and a multi-use stage building.
18220 · Galway City Council · Lodged 5 July 2018
- Reference
- 18220
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 5 July 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThis application proposes the construction of an amphitheatre and sports facilities incorporating sheltered seating and a stage podium building. The development will also feature toilets, changing facilities, grass sports fields, a 250m running track, and a set-down area.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Permission for the construction of an amphi-theatre & sports facilities incorporating sheltered seating and a "stage" podium building as a multi-use performance space, with toilets & changing facilities incorporated below the tiered amphi-theatre seating, also grass sports field areas including a kerned 250m running track, a set down area off the dublin road and all associated site services including lighting, landscaping & signage
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 College Crescent, College Rd, Galway | Apr 2026 | €450,000 | 81 m |
| 2 Sailin, Wellpark, Galway | May 2026 | €400,000 | 178 m |
| 10 Sailin, Wellpark, Galway | Sept 2025 | €465,000 | 178 m |
| 17 Gleann Noinin, College Rd, Galwaynot full market price | Nov 2025 | €185,000 | 190 m |
| 10 Gleann Noinin, College Rd, Galway | Feb 2026 | €290,000 | 192 m |
| Apt No 14 Block 2, Gleann Noinin, College Road | Dec 2025 | €313,000 | 192 m |
| 45 Gleann Noinin College Rd, Galway | Jul 2026 | €400,000 | 205 m |
| 30 Gleann Noinin, College Road, Galwaynot full market price | Jun 2026 | €175,000 | 218 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 July 2018
- Further information requested28 August 2018
- Further information received7 June 2019
- Application withdrawn31 March 2020
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted30 m away
Permission for development which will consist of New Additional Car Parking Spaces and Associated Site…
The Huntsman Inn , Moneenageisha Cross , Galway
17333Galway CityLodged 4 Dec 2017Commercial
- Awaiting decision40 m away
Permission for additional parking spaces and associated works
The Huntsman Public House , Moneenagisha Cross , Galway
16353Galway CityLodged 21 Dec 2016Commercial
- Refused40 m away
Permission for additional parking spaces and associated works
The Huntsman Public House , Moneenageisha Cross , Galway
1620Galway CityLodged 29 Jan 2016Commercial
- Refused60 m away
Permission for development which consists of new signage (2 No. Hanging Wall Signs and 2 No. Ground Mounted…
The Huntsman Public House , Moneenageisha Cross , Galway
23101Galway CityLodged 21 Apr 2023Commercial
- Granted70 m away
Permission for development which consists of the retention of standby electrical generator at the rear
The Huntsman Public House , Moneenageisha Cross , Galway
20363Galway CityLodged 23 Dec 2020Retention
- Granted70 m away
Permission for the installation of an ATM machine to the existing shop front to the North elevation
The Huntsman Inn , 164 College Road , Galway
2012Galway CityLodged 27 Jan 2020Commercial
- Refused70 m away
Permission for the removal of two illuminated 12m x 6m advertising displays and replacement with two 6m x 3m…
Dublin Road , Galway (East of Moneenageisha)
174Galway CityLodged 11 Jan 2017Commercial
- Refused90 m away
Permission for development for ' Change of Use ' of a residential dwelling unit to a '' Short — Term Letting…
No.5 College Crescent , College Road , Galway
22233Galway CityLodged 26 Aug 2022Change of use
Related developments
Similar applications
Ranked by what these developments actually propose, not by matching words — so you can see how comparable applications were decided.
- GrantedInfrastructure
Permission for: A. Proposed new GAA Training Pitch complete with GAA goals x 2, ball Stop nets x 2, fencing…
Gailey , Knockcroghery , Co Roscommon
2460432RoscommonLodged 12 Sept 2024
- GrantedInfrastructure
Permission for proposed works consisting of: (a) Altering and regrading/recontouring existing site…
Carrickmacross Emmets GFC , Lisanisk & Coolderry , CarrickmacrossCo. Monaghan
2560531MonaghanLodged 19 Dec 2025
- GrantedCommercial
Permission for the construction of a stand alone 2 storey sports building (574m2 approx.) consisting of 4 no.…
Drogheda Institute of Education , The Twenties , Drogheda
2044LouthLodged 27 Jan 2020
- Awaiting decisionInfrastructure
Permission for the construction of an all weather playing pitch (size 60 x 30m)(total site area 8,650m2)…
Shanbally Ringaskiddy Co.Cork P43 C602
25/4297corkLodged 25 Feb 2025
- Awaiting decisionOther
Permission to construct an athletic field incorporating a 400m running track with perimeter fence and 6 No.…
Lisnamult , Co Roscommon
23355RoscommonLodged 1 Sept 2023
- Awaiting decisionInfrastructure
Ten year permission for development of lands as sports facilities including the following: improvement of an…
Ballyfree West , Glenealy , Co. Wicklow
161220WicklowLodged 7 Nov 2016
Community
Discussion
What local people think about this application.
Community sentiment
No votes yetNobody has voted on this application yet.
Community sentiment — a straw poll of people who visited this page, not a statutory submission. To make a valid observation you must submit it to the planning authority.
Sign in to have your say on this application.
No comments yet. Be the first to say what you think about this application.
Sign in to join the discussion on this application.
Comments are moderated and are the opinions of the people who wrote them. They form no part of the statutory planning process — to make a valid observation you must submit it to the planning authority.