Cnocan Na Cluana, Mincloon, Clybaun Road Knocknacarra Galway.
Change of use from an approved medical centre to a retail pharmacy in Knocknacarra.
2560371 · Galway City Council · Lodged 9 December 2025
- Reference
- 2560371
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 9 December 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks permission to change the use of an approved medical centre unit to a retail pharmacy. The development will also include the installation of pharmacy signage and associated site works.
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 change of use of the approved medical centre unit (approved under planning ref. 18/161, as extended under ref. 24/52) to a retail pharmacy
- The installation of pharmacy signage and all associated site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide residential development and for associated support development, which will ensure the protection of existing residential amenity and will contribute to sustainable residential neighbourhoods”
National zoning type: Residential, mixed residential and other uses
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Cnocan Na Craoibhe, Clybaun Road, Knocknacarraprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €405,000 | 63 m |
| 28 Cnocan Na Craoibhe, Clybaun Road, Galwayprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €396,477 | 74 m |
| 23 Sli Na Craoibhe, Clybaun Road, Galway | Jul 2025 | €525,000 | 149 m |
| 1 Rathlao, Clyban Rd, Knock Na Carra | Sept 2025 | €480,000 | 153 m |
| 32 Ard Na Gaoithe, Clybaun Rd, Knocknacarra | Jul 2025 | €680,000 | 169 m |
| 4 Driseog, Clybaun Rd, Galway | Jan 2025 | €455,000 | 185 m |
| 6 Tur Eanna, Clybaun Rd, Knocknacarra | Sept 2025 | €293,000 | 191 m |
| 222 Cartur Mor, Clybaun Road, Knocknacarra | Aug 2025 | €347,500 | 191 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 received9 December 2025
- Decision due11 February 2026
- Decision issued11 February 2026
- Grant issued26 March 2026
- Permission expiry25 March 2031
In the area
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18161Galway CityLodged 18 May 2018Apartments
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2660210Galway CityLodged 18 Jun 2026
- Granted100 m away
Permission for dwelling house and garage/shed with all associated works and ancillary services
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16324Galway CityLodged 2 Dec 2016New dwelling
- Granted110 m away
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2460180Galway CityLodged 6 Jun 2024Extension
- Granted140 m away
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18425Galway CityLodged 20 Dec 2018Apartments
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2560115Galway CityLodged 17 Apr 2025Retention
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