Galway Harbour Enterprise Park, New Docks, Galway
Retention of alterations to the Galway Cable Landing Station, including cabin relocation.
2560272 · Galway City Council · Lodged 1 September 2025
- Reference
- 2560272
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 1 September 2025
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for alterations to a previously permitted development at Galway Harbour Enterprise Park. The changes include the relocation of the westernmost 60 sq m cable landing station cabin and its emergency generator, alongside landscaping and boundary adjustments, while omitting the easternmost cabin and generator.
- Floor area
- 60 m²
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Official record
Development description
Permission for development which consists of: galway cable landing station ltd. Intends to apply for retention permission for development at a site of c. 0.14 ha at galway harbour enterprise park, new docks, galway for which permission for development, comprising two cable landing station cabins, two emergency generators, a welfare facility, and associated works, was issued on 9 july 2020 (gcc reg. Ref. 2050) and amended on 23 march 2021 (gcc reg. Ref. 20331). This application comprises retention of alterations to the permitted development including the relocation of the westernmost cable landing station cabin and its associated emergency generator, and alterations to the site landscaping, boundary treatments, and all associated works. The cable landing station cabin located on the site is 60 sq m and 3.9 m in height as per permission gcc reg. Ref. 2050. The easternmost cable landing station cabin, associated emergency generator, welfare facility, access road, and parking spaces have been omitted from the development
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for Enterprise, Industral and Related uses”
National zoning type: General industry
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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Ce Na Mara, New Docks, Galway | Jan 2025 | €155,000 | 434 m |
| 68 Ce Na Mara, Bothar Na Long, New Docks | Apr 2025 | €350,000 | 434 m |
| 29 Ce Na Mara, Bother Na Long, The Docksnot full market price | Mar 2026 | €235,000 | 434 m |
| 36 The Elms, Foster St, Galway | Apr 2026 | €410,000 | 477 m |
| 16 The Elms, Forster St, Galway | Sept 2025 | €415,000 | 479 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 received1 September 2025
- Decision due26 October 2025
- Decision issued24 October 2025
- Grant issued8 December 2025
- Permission expiry7 December 2030
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