Planning application · Galway City Council

Partial demolition of 1 no. storm damaged building on lands at Merlin Park University…

Merlin Park University Hospital , Old Dublin Road , Galway

2660124 · GalwayIn Assessment
Reference
2660124
Planning authority
Galway City Council
Received
13 Apr 2026
Decided
5 Jun 2026
Status
In Assessment
Use
Civic / community
Site area
0.192 ha

Proposed development

Permission for development which consists of: we, the Health Service Executive, intend to apply for planning permission for the partial demolition of 1 no. storm damaged building on lands at Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway. The proposed development comprises the following: 1. Partial demolition of the single storey audit building by 305.2m² 2. The construction of two new external walls and facade along the new east and south elevations to support the roof and seal the building envelope, including the provision of a new external window on the east elevation. 3. The proposed development includes for all site development works and services ancillary to the proposed development.

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The council recorded a decision on 5 Jun 2026. The official file has the outcome; a third-party appeal is possible within four weeks of the decision.

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