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Doughiska Road, Doughiska, Galway

Permission for development which consists of: we dra community development company clg intend to apply for permission for development at this site (1.57ha) at townland, doughiska,…

2660242 · Galway City Council · Lodged 6 July 2026

Reference: 2660242
Authority: Galway City Council
Register status: In progress
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 6 July 2026

Official record

Development description

Permission for development which consists of: we dra community development company clg intend to apply for permission for development at this site (1.57ha) at townland, doughiska, galway. The development will consist of
Removal / demolition of five no. Single storey prefabricated classrooms, hard landscaped courtyard area along with bicycle shelter
The construction of a new community centre building (gfa 1,221.15dqm) comprising of two levels, ground floor level of entrance foyer, sports hall, changing rooms, kitchenette, (gfa 927.60sqm), first floor level consisting of viewing gallery/gym/multi-purpose room, 2 no. Meeting rooms / studios and meeting room / community room (gfa 293.55sqm) and all associated ancillary accommodation including plant room, circulation areas, kitchenette, storage areas, and welfare facilities
The construction of a new preschool building (gfa 569.69 sqm) comprising of a single level with secure access lobby with reception area, five no. Classrooms each with dedicated toilet facilities and two with nappy-changing facilities, all associated ancillary accommodation including sleep rooms, staff room, staff toilets, storage rooms, kitchen facility and universal access toilet. Externally a secure enclosed outdoor amenity space provided with a covered walkway which connects to external facilities, storage areas and toilet facilities with the main building. New bicycle shelter and bin store enclosure provided to the front of the building
The installation of a new synthetic all weather playing pitch (gfa 6,055.97 sqm) enclosed with a 4m high anti climb black welded mesh fence and equipped with six led floodlights enabling year-round use
The development will also include retaining the existing vehicular entrance along “fearann ri” road, the provision of 50 no. Car parking spaces (including 4 no. Accessible spaces), with 56 no. Covered bicycle spaces to serve both the community centre and synthetic all weather playing pitch, 13 no. Car parking spaces (including
No accessible spaces), 24 no. Covered bicycle spaces with a set-down area provided for preschool
The provision of a fixed roof access ladder, roof plant to community centre building, pv panels to both buildings (128 sqm)
All associated lighting, signage, boundary treatments, hard and soft landscaping, site development enabling works and all associated site services

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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Built & sold

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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
178 Fearann Ri, Doughiska, Galway	Oct 2025	€375,000	112 m
5 Doughiska Neighbourhood Centre, Doughiska, Galway	Jan 2025	€220,000	112 m
65 Tur Uisce, Doughiska, Merlin Park	Oct 2025	€391,000	160 m
190 Fearann Ri, Doughiska, Galway	Aug 2025	€312,000	165 m
144 Fearann Ri, Doughiska, Galway	Sept 2025	€275,000	168 m
4 Fearann Ri, Doughiska, Galway	Dec 2025	€300,500	175 m
3 Fearann Ri, Doughiska, Galway	May 2025	€155,000	182 m
61 Fearann Ri, Doughiska, Galway	Jun 2025	€306,000	187 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 received6 July 2026
Decision due30 August 2026

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