Threadneedle Road, Salthill, Galway
Replacement of an existing tennis court air-dome with a new year-round air-dome in Salthill.
2352 · Galway City Council · Lodged 28 February 2023
- Reference
- 2352
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 28 February 2023
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 3255.65 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of replacing an existing air-dome with a new year-round air-dome to cover six tennis courts. The proposed dome will have a maximum height of 10.6 metres and includes modifications to the existing storm drainage system.
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 replacement of an existing air-dome permitted under pi. Ref. 15/96 with a new air-dome to cover 6 no. Tennis courts with a maximum height of 10.6 metres. The proposed air-dome will be erected for year-round use
- Modification of existing storm drainage system
- All associated works
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Threadneedle Road, Salthill, Galwaynot full market price | Jun 2026 | €550,000 | 92 m |
| 45 Threadneedle Rd, Galway, Galway | Mar 2025 | €1,200,000 | 94 m |
| 55 Threadneedle Road, Salthill, Galway | Apr 2026 | €618,000 | 107 m |
| 35 Threadneedle Rd, Salthill, Galway | Mar 2026 | €1,760,000 | 153 m |
| 62 Rockbarton Park, Salthill, Galway | Nov 2025 | €926,000 | 220 m |
| 4 Glenard Ave, Salthill, Galway | Dec 2025 | €925,000 | 272 m |
| 81b Threadneedle Road, Salthill, Galwayprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €990,000 | 273 m |
| 81b Threadneedle Road, Salthill, Galwayprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €990,000 | 273 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 received28 February 2023
- Further information requested21 April 2023
- Further information received10 October 2023
- Decision due23 November 2023
- Decision issued23 November 2023
In the area
Applications near this site
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- GrantedAt this site
Permission for retention to (a) Retain the existing permitted air-dome (Pl. Ref No. 16/124) on-site…
Threadneedle Road , Salthill , Galway
18141Galway CityLodged 1 May 2018Retention
- Granted40 m away
Permission for development for (1) An air dome (air support structure with a maximum height of 11 metres) (2)…
Galway Lawn Tennis Club , Threadneedle Road , Galway
16124Galway CityLodged 13 May 2016Commercial
- Granted40 m away
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2560141Galway CityLodged 16 May 2025Commercial
- Granted40 m away
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2560278Galway CityLodged 5 Sept 2025Commercial
- Granted100 m away
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18410Galway CityLodged 13 Dec 2018Extension
- Granted100 m away
Retention permission for development as described as follows: (1) To Retain the original dwelling house and &…
No. 38 Threadneedle Road , Salthill , Galway
17334Galway CityLodged 4 Dec 2017Retention
- Granted110 m away
Permission for the development which will consist of (a) demolition of existing two storey above basement…
1A Dr Mannix Road , Salthill , Galway
2277Galway CityLodged 4 Apr 2022New dwelling
- Granted120 m away
Permission for development which will consist of the demolition of existing two storey house and construction…
45 Threadneedle Road , Salthill , Galway
21321Galway CityLodged 29 Sept 2021New dwelling
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