GrantedRetentionDecided 28 May 2026

Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway City, Co Galway

Retention of roof-level mechanical and electrical plant components at Merlin Park University Hospital.

2660116 · Galway City Council · Lodged 3 April 2026

Reference: 2660116
Authority: Galway City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 3 April 2026

Summary

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The Health Service Executive is seeking retention permission for mechanical and electrical plant components installed on the roof of the Surgical Hub Building. This includes ventilation exhaust terminals, a lightning protection system, antennas, and boiler flues.

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Official record

Development description

Permission for development which consists of: we, the health service executive, intend to apply to galway city council for retention permission for development at merlin park university hospital, galway. The proposed development to be retained comprises of the installation of mechanical and electrical plant components at roof level on the permitted surgical hub building (pl. Reg. Ref. 24/60098) and includes the following: - the provision of new roof mounted ventilation exhaust terminals and connecting ductwork to serve the internal ventilation system; - the provision of a lightning protection system consisting of interceptor terminals; - the provision of a distributed antenna system (das) including 3 no. Donor antennas; - the provision of 3 no. Total boiler and hot water flues.

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

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
59 Coill Tire, Doughiska Rd, Galway	Mar 2026	€411,000	391 m
77 Coill Tire, Doughiska, Galway	Sept 2025	€340,000	422 m
28 Coill Tire, Doughiska, Galway	Jul 2025	€290,000	447 m
29 Coill Tire, Doughiska, Galway	Sept 2025	€300,000	447 m
88 Coill Tire, Doughiska, Galway	Jun 2026	€398,000	461 m
86 Coill Tire, Doughishka, Galway	Aug 2025	€425,000	461 m
Merlin Lane, Doughiska, Co Galway	Mar 2026	€640,000	461 m
94 Coill Tire, Doughiska, Galway	Dec 2025	€395,000	474 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received3 April 2026
Decision due28 May 2026
Decision issued28 May 2026
Grant issued8 July 2026
Permission expiry7 July 2031

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