Merlin Park Pumping Station, in the townland of Merlin Park, Old Dublin Road
Construction of a new underground wastewater storage tank and associated works in Merlin Park.
23134 · Galway City Council · Lodged 31 May 2023
- Reference
- 23134
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 31 May 2023
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 100 m²
Summary
AI-generatedA 10-year planning permission is sought for a new 949m3 underground wastewater storage tank to increase capacity at the Merlin Park Pumping Station. The project includes site clearance, overground kiosks, security fencing, landscaping, and the diversion of an existing surface water sewer.
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 a new 949m3 underground storage tank and all associated works. The underground storage tank will provide additional wastewater storage capacity to the merlin park pumping station. Associated works include site clearance works, overground kiosks and passive odour control units, underground sewerage manholes, watermain chambers, tank washdown units, tank mixer, 2.4m high security fencing including vehicular and pedestrian gates and 0.45m high wall, bollards, filter drains, etc. Landscaping on the site will include new trees, grassed areas, wildflower areas, footpaths, filter drains, shrub planting, etc. The existing 1500mm diameter surface water sewer will be diverted to avoid the new storage tank. The application is for a 10 year planning permission
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170 Lios An Uisce, Murrough, Renmore | Jun 2026 | €316,000 | 65 m |
| 11 Lios An Uisce, Merlin Park, Galway | Dec 2025 | €388,000 | 160 m |
| 20 Lios An Uisce, Murrough, Renmore | May 2025 | €370,000 | 178 m |
| 22 Lios An Uisce, Renmore, Galway | May 2025 | €363,000 | 182 m |
| 78 Lios An Uisce, Abbey, Co Galway | May 2025 | €334,000 | 193 m |
| 28 Gleann Na Ri, Galway, Galway | Jul 2025 | €296,000 | 205 m |
| 25 Ti Luaghaidh, Gleann Na Ri, Murrough | Oct 2025 | €280,000 | 225 m |
| 31 Ti Luaghaidh Gleann Na Ri, Murrough, Renmore | Dec 2025 | €303,000 | 225 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 received31 May 2023
- Decision issued19 July 2023
- Appeal submitted14 August 2023
- Application withdrawn2 October 2023
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