A c. 0.2217 Ha site, at the corner of Lough Atalia Road and Bóthar na Long, Galway
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a 15-storey, 189-bedroom hotel at Lough Atalia Road, Galway.
2460108 · Galway City Council · Lodged 15 April 2024
- Reference
- 2460108
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 15 April 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of the demolition of a vacant industrial structure, external canopy, and boundary walls. In its place, a 15-storey hotel with 189 bedrooms, food and beverage areas, and a single-storey service building will be constructed. The project also includes solar panels, landscaping, and repairs to the boundary wall with Forthill Cemetery.
- Storeys
- 15
- Floor area
- 7,514 m²
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) the vacant industrial structure (115 sq m) (b) the external canopy structure (170 sq m) and (c) the boundary walls along the southern, western and north-western boundaries of the site; and the construction of a 15 no. Storey hotel (including part mezzanine at ground floor level) providing 189 no. Bedrooms (7,514 sq m), incorporating food and beverage areas. The development will also include: the provision of a single storey service building to the northwest of the site, concealed as part of a tiered landscaped proposal comprising tiered steps, public seating and public art; restricted vehicle access off lough atalia road to the esb sub-station and switch room; service access off bothar na long; bicycle parking; outdoor seating; solar panels; lift overrun; green roof; lighting; plant; signage; hard and soft landscaping; localised repair and rebuilding of the shared boundary wall with forthill cemetery to the north; and all other associated site works above and below ground. A natura impact statement (nis) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and will be submitted to the planning authority with this planning application.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To Provide for city centre uses”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Ce Na Mara, Bother Na Long, The Docksnot full market price | Mar 2026 | €235,000 | 119 m |
| 23 Ce Na Mara, New Docks, Galway | Jan 2025 | €155,000 | 119 m |
| 68 Ce Na Mara, Bothar Na Long, New Docks | Apr 2025 | €350,000 | 119 m |
| 27 Barr Taoide, Galway, Galway | May 2026 | €330,000 | 184 m |
| 6 Barr Taoide, Queens Gate, Galway | Feb 2026 | €328,000 | 184 m |
| Apt 29, Barr Taoide, Docks | Jul 2025 | €343,000 | 184 m |
| 7 St Nicholas St, New Docks, Galway | Feb 2025 | €310,000 | 206 m |
| 2 Nicholas St, Merchants Rd, Galway | Jul 2025 | €345,000 | 211 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 received15 April 2024
- Decision due9 June 2024
- Decision issued6 June 2024
- Appeal submitted5 July 2024
In the area
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- RefusedAt this site
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