Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway
Revisions to a previously approved hospital theatre building at Merlin Park University Hospital.
20173 · Galway City Council · Lodged 1 July 2020
- Reference
- 20173
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 1 July 2020
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 100 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of revisions to a previously granted planning permission. It includes constructing a new 620 square metre theatre building, link and stores, rooftop plant space, a service road, gas compound, and boiler room.
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 is sought for the development which will consist of revisions to granted planning permission ref 18/423 to construct a new theatre building (620m2) and link and stores (139m2), roof top plant space (383m2), including construction of a service road, gas compound and boiler room (61m2) and all associated site works and services (total area 1203m2)
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for institutional and community facility use”
National zoning type: Community facilities
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Coill Tire, Doughiska Rd, Galway | Mar 2026 | €411,000 | 488 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 received1 July 2020
- Decision due25 August 2020
- Decision issued19 August 2020
- Grant issued29 September 2020
- Permission expiry28 September 2025
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
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18423Galway CityLodged 20 Dec 2018Commercial
- Granted40 m away
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21289Galway CityLodged 3 Sept 2021Infrastructure
- Awaiting decision110 m away
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2660244Galway CityLodged 8 Jul 2026
- Granted110 m away
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- Awaiting decision110 m away
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2660117Galway CityLodged 7 Apr 2026Retention
- Awaiting decision110 m away
Permission for development which consists of: We, the Health Service Executive, intend to apply to Galway…
Merlin Park University Hospital , Galway City , Co. Galway.
2660067Galway CityLodged 5 Mar 2026Retention
- Granted120 m away
Permission for development on lands at Merlin Park Hospital Merlin Park Galway which consists of an amendment…
Merlin Park University Hospital , Galway City , Co Galway
2460098Galway CityLodged 9 Apr 2024Infrastructure
- Granted120 m away
Permission for development which consists of the following — The provision of a three storey Surgical Hub…
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23160Galway CityLodged 23 Jun 2023Commercial
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