GrantedInfrastructureDecided 2 October 2024

Atlantic Technological University Galway Campus, Murrough, Dublin Road Galway

Construction of a new 5,550 sqm STEM building at the Atlantic Technological University Galway Campus.

2460260 · Galway City Council · Lodged 16 August 2024

Reference: 2460260
Authority: Galway City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 16 August 2024

Summary

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The proposed development consists of a new STEM building incorporating the schools of science, computing, and engineering. The building will feature lecture theatres, laboratories, offices, roof-level solar panels, and link bridges to existing campus buildings.

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Floor area: 5,550 m²

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Development description

Permission for development which consists of; planning permission is sought by the atlantic technological university for development on a site extending to 0.48 hectares located on the atlantic technological university galway campus, murrough, dublin road, galway, h91 t8nw. The proposed development will consist of the following
The construction of a stem building incorporating the schools of science and computing and the school of engineering with a gross floor area of 5,550 sqm comprising lecture theatres, laboratories, informal education spaces, group work areas, seminar rooms, meeting rooms and office space. The proposed building is located to the east of the campus addressing the ballybane road (r865)
The proposed building is attached to the existing school of engineering and school of science building at ground floor level and 2 no. Link bridges at first floor level
The provision of photovoltaic panels and plant area at roof level of the proposed building
The construction of a standalone transformer area, gas bottle zone and gas skid to the south of the proposed stem building
Alterations to the existing service road, diversion of services, enhanced access connections and the provision of a new platform lift to provide disabled access from the existing car park
Provision of hard and soft landscaping including a new landscaped zone to the east of the proposed building, bicycle and cargo parking, 4 no. Disabled car parking spaces and 5 no. Ev charging spaces, public lighting, signage and all associated site works and ancillary services necessary to facilitate the proposed development

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Community Culture and InstitutionalCI

“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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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Unit 97 Glasan Student Village, Ballybane Rd, Mervue	May 2025	€252,000	98 m
Gmit Chaplain Rivevora Lo, Ballybane Rd, Galway	Jul 2025	€615,000	125 m
Unit 155 Glasan Student Village, Ballybane Road, Mervue	Feb 2026	€245,000	125 m
Unit 154 Glasan Student Village, Ballybane Road, Mervue	Jul 2025	€240,000	127 m
Unit 7 Glasan Student Village, Ballybane Rd, Mervue	Jan 2026	€225,000	133 m
Unit 1 Glasan Student Village, Ballybane Rd, Mervue	Jul 2025	€210,000	133 m
Unit 5 Glasan Student Village, Ballybane Rd, Mervue	Feb 2026	€200,000	133 m
Unit 4 Glasan Student Village, Ballybane Rd, Mervue	Sept 2025	€200,000	133 m

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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 received16 August 2024
Decision due10 October 2024
Decision issued2 October 2024
Grant issued8 November 2024
Permission expiry7 November 2029

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