University Hospital Galway, Newcastle, Galway
Demolition of a 24m tall red brick chimney and erection of replacement boiler flues at University Hospital Galway.
22287 · Galway City Council · Lodged 3 November 2022
- Reference
- 22287
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 3 November 2022
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 100 m²
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for the demolition of a redundant 24-metre-tall red brick chimney in a state of disrepair. The works also include erecting replacement boiler flues and supporting steelwork terminating approximately 3 metres above the adjacent boiler house roof.
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 development which consists of the demolition of a red brick chimney (circa 24m tall with an area of 10.2sqm and base dimensions of 3.2m x 3.2m) which is in a state of disrepair. The works will also further consist of the erection of replacement boiler flues, and supporting steelwork terminating circa 3m above the roof of an adjacent boiler house and associated works
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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lower Newcastle, Galway, Co Galway | Sept 2025 | €970,000 | 187 m |
| 14 Lower Newcastle, Newcastle, Galway | Jan 2025 | €383,000 | 191 m |
| 1 Inchagoill Rd, Newcastle, Galway | Aug 2025 | €470,000 | 192 m |
| Alpha House, 17 Lower Newcastle, Galway | Aug 2025 | €570,000 | 194 m |
| 1 Snipe Lawn, Newcastle, Galway | May 2025 | €760,000 | 263 m |
| 11 Snipe Lawn, Newcastle, Galway | Sept 2025 | €550,000 | 268 m |
| 91 Ardilaun Rd, Newcastle, Galwaynot full market price | Sept 2025 | €250,000 | 280 m |
| Apt 2, 32 Newcastle Rd, Galway | Jun 2026 | €188,500 | 317 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 received3 November 2022
- Decision due6 January 2023
- Decision issued19 December 2022
- Grant issued1 February 2023
- Permission expiry31 January 2028
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