Galway Harbour, New Docks, Townparks Galway
Demolition of a 257 sqm building at Galway Harbour to facilitate ongoing operations.
2560273 · Galway City Council · Lodged 2 September 2025
- Reference
- 2560273
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 2 September 2025
Summary
AI-generatedGalway Harbour Company is seeking permission to demolish an existing building of approximately 257 square metres on the centre pier. This demolition is intended to facilitate the ongoing operation of harbour activities.
- Floor area
- 257 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: planning permission is sought by the galway harbour company for development at a site located on the centre pier in the galway harbour, new docks, in the townland of townparks, co. Galway. The proposed development will consist of the demolition of the existing c. 257 sqm building to facilitate the ongoing operation of harbour activities and all associated site works.
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
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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 | 118 m |
| 68 Ce Na Mara, Bothar Na Long, New Docks | Apr 2025 | €350,000 | 118 m |
| 23 Ce Na Mara, New Docks, Galway | Jan 2025 | €155,000 | 118 m |
| 33 The Long Walk, Galway, Co Galway | Aug 2025 | €755,000 | 161 m |
| 43 Dun Aengus, Dock St, New Docks | Jan 2025 | €605,000 | 169 m |
| 15 Cuirt Eanna, Longwalk, Galway City | Mar 2025 | €300,000 | 175 m |
| 7 Tonn Na Mara, Dock Rd, New Docks | Dec 2025 | €455,000 | 178 m |
| 12 Tonn Na Mara, Dock Rd, Galway | Mar 2026 | €430,000 | 178 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 received2 September 2025
- Further information requested27 October 2025
- Further information received30 January 2026
- Decision due12 March 2026
- Application withdrawn9 March 2026
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