University Hospital Galway, Newcastle Rd, Galway
Planning application 2660082
DecisionConditional grant
Decided05 May 2026
Application typePERMISSION
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Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 17213Permission for development on a 0.99 hectare site within a campus of approx. 16.75 hectares at University Hospital Galway, which will consist of amendments to the link corridor aspect of the planning permission granted for the proposed radiation oncology centre, Galway City Council Register 14/334, and will comprise the following; increase in the site area for the development from approximately 0.9 hectares, to approximately 0.99 hectares; demolition of a single storey prefabricated building, 105 sqm, located at the north west of the ward block; relocation of the east part of the proposed pedestrian link to connect into the main hospital block at the rear entrance; addition of a plant room, 102 sqm, at first floor and an overall increase in floor area of the proposed pedestrian corridor link from 240 sqm to 557 sqm; revised elevation treatment and changes in level and parapet height for the proposed pedestrian corridor link; modifications to the road layout and traffic barrier location to facilitate ambulance patient transfer and general deliveries in to the rear of the hospital; modifications to the layout of the carpark east of paediatrics to provide a single access and egress point and a reduction in the number of parking spaces from 43 to 34; internal rearrangement of rooms at the south east and north west of the radiation oncology building at ground floor to facilitate the provision of a low voltage switch room along with external access and associated minor elevational modifications; amendments to the location of the permitted foul drainage connection point for the Radiation Oncology Centre within the hospital campus; amendments to the surface water drainage proposals and hard and soft landscaping proposals arising from the proposed rearrangement of the link / 0.0 km away / 13 September 2017Granted
- 20222EOD on Pl. Reg. Ref. 14/334 Permission for development on a 0.9ha site on an overall campus of approximately 16.75ha which will consist of the demolition of the existing Psychiatric Unit and existing link corridor to the Paediatric Unit (3,000sqm) and the construction of a 3 No. storey Radiation Oncology centre (8,058 sqm total gross floorspace) and an enclosed single storey pedestrian ground floor level link (382 sqm gross floorspace) connecting both the existing ward block to the east and the existing Paediatric Unit to the west to the proposed Radiation Oncology centre, and associated elevational alterations. The development will also consist of the following works: reconfiguration of an existing public car park to the north of the proposed building (43 No. existing car spaces maintained); provision of a new patient car park west of the proposed building to provide 38 No. new car parking spaces (including 3 No. accessible spaces), access/egress barriers and associated set-down area; bicycle parking; provision of a new vehicular and pedestrian access/egress point from the internal hospital perimeter road to the building and new car park; provision of a service area to the north of the proposed building (accessed via the existing road from the internal hospital perimeter road to the east of the building); provision of screened plant at Ground Floor Level (external to the north of the building) and Second Floor Level; installation of a 'totem'-style free standing double-sided painted aluminium sign (1.2m wide by 3m high); provision of solar panels at Roof Level; associated lighting; alterations to existing site services (water supply and foul and surface water drainage) and provision of Sustainable Urban Drainage systems; changes in levels; associated hard and soft landscaping and all other associated site excavation and site development works above and below ground / 0.1 km away / 07 October 2020Granted
- 2360127Permission for development which consists of the construction of – • A two-storey extension to the east of the entrance of main hospital concourse building (Gross Floor Area 90 sqm), providing suitable accommodation for UHG Security and UHG carpark admin, including public parking pay area, and • All associated site development works / 0.1 km away / 25 January 2024Granted
- 2357Permission for development which consists of the following: The demolition of the following single storey buildings and associated infrastructure (GFA 2,057sq.m): Temporary Prefab Offices for the Emergency Department. Temporary Prefab Buildings used for Out-Patients services, Storage and ancillary support services. Building used for Security & Plant (comprising extensions to OPD Building). Permanent Building used for the former Emergency Department. The removal of redundant mechanical and electrical services and utilities. All other site development works and ancillary development necessary to facilitate the proposed development and the reinstatement of the site. / 0.1 km away / 19 April 2023Granted
- 1724Permission for development which will consist of: Partial demolition and alteration of the existing mortuary facility and existing Pathology laboratory building. The area to be demolished is a former viewing area and no longer in use for that purpose; Associated site works which include reconfiguration of the internal hospital road and services; New entrance to the mortuary; Construction on the site of a new two storey Hospital Laboratory building with rooftop plant enclosures and small single-storey extension to the mortuary. The proposed building will accommodate the Blood and Tissue Establishment in a purpose-built infrastructure which operates within the defined acceptance criteria of the EU Directives. The development will also provide accommodation on one of the floors for the configuration of an integrated Medical Laboratory service / 0.2 km away / 22 March 2017Granted
- 2383Permission for development which consists of the following: Retention of an existing single storey Temporary Emergency Department (TED) building with plant room overhead (Gross Floor Area 1,384 sq.m) and associated alterations to internal Campus access road and parking layout. Retention of car park comprising 24 no. spaces adjacent to public analysts lab. The provision of a single storey Electrical Energy Centre (Gross Floor Area 281 sq.m) including transformer and LV switchgear all located on the east side of the campus and the provision of associated site lighting. The provision of the Electrical Energy Centre building will require alterations to the existing car park adjacent to Newcastle Park, comprising the creation of a new vehicular entrance to the car park, relocation to entrance barrier, alterations to boundary wall and railings and ticketing system and reconfiguration of the remaining parking layout. All other associated site development works and services necessary to facilitate the proposed development / 0.2 km away / 23 May 2023Granted
- 21277Permission for development which will consist of (1) Permission to demolish existing single storey garage to side of dwelling house and single storey outbuildings to rear of dwelling house. (2) Construct new two storey extension to side and rear of dwelling house including new first storey extension over existing ground floor kitchen area to the rear of the dwelling house. (3) Proposed revised entrance with off road parking as previously approved under Pl. Ref No. 08/101 and (4) All associated site works and services / 0.2 km away / 13 October 2021Granted
- 18365Permission for development which will consist of the demolition of the existing sheds and construction of a timber single storey extension to the rear and porch to the side as well as the reconfiguration of the existing house including new windows and the relocation of the front door to the side porch / 0.2 km away / 21 December 2018Granted