GrantedInfrastructureDecided 4 November 2024

Sportsground, College Road, Galway

Extension of duration for the redevelopment of the Sportsground in Galway.

2435 · Galway City Council · Lodged 11 June 2024

Reference: 2435
Authority: Galway City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: EXTENSION OF DURATION
Received: 11 June 2024

Summary

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This application seeks to extend the duration of permission for the redevelopment of the Sportsground. Phase 1 includes a new synthetic pitch and floodlights, while Phase 2 involves demolishing existing structures to build a new four-level north stand, refurbish the south stand, and construct a High Performance Centre.

Infrastructuresports stadiumredevelopmentconnacht rugby

Storeys: 4

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Official record

Development description

Permission for development which consists of; the redevelopment of the sportsground involves the following works: phase 1 works-the works in phase 1 involve the replacement of the existing grass playing pitch with a new synthetic surface playing pitch and associated site works including floodlight upgrade works. The works are being carried out within areas of the site which have previously been developed i. E. The current playing pitch and within the carpark as was identified within the phasing drawing included with the original planning application. Phase 2 works - the works in phase 2 constitute the main building works on site which are as follows: 1)the demolition & removal of existing clan terrace, connacht rugby office, maintenance building and training pitches, ancillary temporary cabins and storage facilities, section of boundary wall on college road, existing esb sub-station and switch room, 2)the construction of a new north stand with terracing and seated areas over 4 levels, 3)refurbishment and extension work to the existing south stand, 4)the construction of a new high performance centre (including new indoor synthetic pitch, office accommodation and welfare facilities) ,5)the relocation of vehicular and pedestrian access points, 6)the provision of a new concourse area and new car parking spaces, 7)general hard and soft landscaping works and boundary treatments

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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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
66 College Rd, Galway, Galway	Oct 2025	€615,000	129 m
61 The Green, College Rd, Galway	Feb 2025	€525,000	136 m
62 The Green, College Rd, Galway	Feb 2026	€513,000	136 m
Millennium House, 94 College Road, Galway	Feb 2026	€1,100,000	141 m
46 College Road, Galway	Dec 2025	€810,000	164 m
16 The Stables, College Rd, Galway	Jan 2026	€368,000	168 m
70 The Green, College Rd, Galway	Apr 2025	€537,000	169 m
13 Connolly Terrace, Bohermore, Galway City	Apr 2026	€458,000	206 m

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Key dates

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Application received11 June 2024
Further information requested1 August 2024
Further information received16 October 2024
Decision due12 November 2024
Decision issued4 November 2024
Permission expiry4 November 2027

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