GrantedInfrastructureDecided 1 April 2026

Field located in the townlands of Lenabower & Cappagh west of the roundabout junction of Cappagh Road and Western Distributor Road, Knocknacarra, Galway

Construction of a 176-space Park & Ride facility, roundabout relocation, and stream realignment.

2660032 · Galway City Council · Lodged 9 February 2026

Reference: 2660032
Authority: Galway City Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 9 February 2026

Summary

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The proposed development consists of a Park & Ride facility with 176 car parking spaces, electric vehicle charging bays, and 4 bus bays. It also includes relocating and redesigning the existing roundabout, realigning a section of the Tonabrocky stream, and creating new pedestrian links.

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Official record

Development description

Permission for development which consists of: the development will consist of a park & ride facility comprising a total of 176 car parking spaces, including 133 standard bays, 9 bays for mobility-impaired users (6 standard, 1 for electric vehicles, 1 futureproofed for electric vehicles and 1 large ), 17 bays designated for electric vehicles, and a further 17 bays futureproofed for electric vehicle use. The facility will also include 4 bus bays, passenger shelters and hardstanding area for bike shelters. The layout of the existing roundabout at the junction of cappagh road and western distributor road will be relocated approximately 11 metres westward and redesigned to facilitate a new western arm providing access to the facility, along with new active travel infrastructures. A short section of the tonabrocky stream will be realigned with installation of four new cross-drainage structures and the extension of one existing culvert. The scheme will further include two new pedestrian links to the south connecting the proposed development to existing footpaths located north of the gaelic football/soccer pitch within knocknacarra community centre. Additional works will comprise hard and soft landscaping, planting, lighting, boundary treatments, surface water drainage infrastructure, public lighting, cctv, an esb substation, and all associated and ancillary site works. A natura impact statement (nis) will be submitted to the planning authority with the planning application and the nis will be available for inspection or purchase for a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the offices of the planning authority.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Recreation and AmenityOS

“To provide for recreational and amenity uses”

National zoning type: Open space, park

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

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
8 Sli Na Coille, Cappagh Road, Barna	Apr 2026	€440,000	276 m
130 Manor Court, Knocknacarra, Galway	Dec 2025	€275,000	294 m
124 Manor Court, Knocknacarra, Galway	Jan 2025	€268,000	307 m
105 Liosmor, Cappagh Rd, Galway	Nov 2025	€570,000	311 m
16 Tor Bui, Cappagh Rd, Galway	Oct 2025	€450,000	339 m
8 Tor Bui, Cappagh Rd, Barna	Feb 2026	€705,000	383 m
Apartment 108, Ard Raithn�, Bearna	Jan 2026	€371,499	422 m
18 An Cimin Mor, Cappagh Rd, Galway	Oct 2025	€295,000	473 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 received9 February 2026
Decision due5 April 2026
Decision issued1 April 2026
Appeal submitted24 April 2026

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