GrantedInfrastructureDecided 18 September 2020

National University of Ireland Galway, Sports Grounds, Dangan

Development of two sports pitches, floodlighting, and temporary changing facilities at NUI Galway sports grounds.

19372 · Galway City Council · Lodged 23 December 2019

Reference: 19372
Authority: Galway City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 23 December 2019
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 100 m²

Summary

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The project involves developing one 3G pitch and one grassed GAA/soccer pitch with floodlighting, fencing, and drainage. It also includes temporary changing rooms and a shared access lane during the construction of the N6 Galway City Ring Road.

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Development description

Planning permission for the development of 1 no. 3g pitch and 1 no. Grassed gaa/soccer pitch plus all ancillary infrastructure, ball stop fencing, floodlighting, drainage, an enhanced biodiversity area and all associated site development works. The proposed development also seeks permission for temporary changing room facilities and a shared access lane for emergency/maintenance vehicles and pedestrians during the construction phase of the proposed n6 galway city ring road. A natura impact statement will be submitted to the planning authority with the application.

Land-use zoning

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Recreation and AmenityOS

“To provide for recreational and amenity uses”

National zoning type: Open space, park

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
7 St Annes, Dangan, Galway	Jun 2026	€375,000	495 m
6 St Annes Court, Dangan, Galway	Jun 2026	€375,000	498 m

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Key dates

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Application received23 December 2019
Further information requested21 February 2020
Further information received31 July 2020
Decision due20 September 2020
Decision issued18 September 2020
Appeal submitted13 October 2020
Appeal decided18 February 2021
Permission expiry17 February 2026

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