Gateway Retail Park (knocknacarra District Centre), Western Distributor Road, Knocknacarra
Amalgamation and expansion of retail units at Gateway Retail Park.
19163 · Galway City Council · Lodged 11 June 2019
- Reference
- 19163
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 11 June 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of amalgamating units 7-10 with the existing Dunnes Stores. It includes a change of use from coffee shop and offices to retail, creating a double-height area, and associated site works.
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
Planning permission for development which will consist of the amalgamation of unit nos. 7-10 (permitted under planning reg. 17/158) and their amalgamation with the existing dunnes stores (including existing ancillary areas) permitted under 04/141 and abp ref. Pl61.210888, along with associated change of use from coffee shop (c. 197 sq. M ) and offices (c. 240.7 sq. M) to retail use; creation of double height area through omission of permitted office unit 10 (c. 503 sq. M); provision of stairs and reduction in esb substation/switchroom; and all associated site development & drainage works; all on a site of 0.6 hectares.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for light industry and commercial uses other than those reserved in the CC zone”
National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19b Bothar Stiofain, Old Rahoon Road, (knocknacarra) | Mar 2025 | €613,500 | 91 m |
| 26 Cloch Ard, Bothair Stiofan, Knocknacarra | Feb 2025 | €480,000 | 230 m |
| 65 Cartur Mor, Clybaun Rd, Knocknacarranot full market price | Jan 2026 | €140,000 | 245 m |
| 22 Bothar Stiofain, Knocknacarra, Galway | Apr 2025 | €725,000 | 279 m |
| 32 Riasc Na Ri, Old Rahoon Rd, Galwaynot full market price | Apr 2026 | €420,000 | 283 m |
| 54 Riasc Na Ri, Old Rahoon Road, Galway City | Apr 2025 | €447,000 | 290 m |
| 18 Linn Bhui, Old Rahoon Rd, Galway | Dec 2025 | €395,000 | 296 m |
| 129 Cartur Mor, Clybaun Rd, Knocknacarra | Mar 2026 | €461,000 | 303 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 received11 June 2019
- Decision due5 August 2019
- Decision issued2 August 2019
- Grant issued10 September 2019
- Permission expiry9 September 2024
In the area
Applications near this site
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- GrantedAt this site
Permission for development following alteration to existing unit which will consist of: Single storey front…
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20252Galway CityLodged 1 Oct 2020Commercial
- GrantedAt this site
Permission for development which will consist of a new exit only Automatic double doors and Glazed single…
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21130Galway CityLodged 30 Apr 2021Commercial
- Granted70 m away
Planning permission for the development which consists of a change of use of 405 Sq.m at First Floor level, (…
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19155Galway CityLodged 31 May 2019Change of use
- Awaiting decision70 m away
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2660248Galway CityLodged 9 Jul 2026
- Granted80 m away
Permission for retention for a temporary period of 3 years for excavation and safety fencing and associated…
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16127Galway CityLodged 16 May 2016Retention
- Granted80 m away
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Unit 13 Gateway Retail Park , Western Distributor Road , Knocknacarra
2060Galway CityLodged 12 Mar 2020Commercial
- Granted80 m away
Permission for development which consists of the provision of 2no. 2293mm high x 4034mm wide signs comprising…
Unit 12 Gateway Retail Park , Western Distributor Road , Knocknacarra
22270Galway CityLodged 18 Oct 2022Commercial
- Granted80 m away
Planning permission and retention permission for development which will consist of revisions to permitted…
Gateway Retail Park (Knocknacarra District Centre) , Western Distributor Road , Knocknacarra
19183Galway CityLodged 21 Jun 2019Change of use
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