# Land parcel 1980982, Ireland

Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann. A parcel is the land of a title, not an address.

- Parcel number at Tailte Éireann (SP_ID): 1980982
- Area: 18,900 m² (1.89 ha, 4.67 acres), as Tailte Éireann measures it
- Buildings (Tailte Éireann): 3 buildings touch it, 5,189 m² on the ground
- Townland: none: the statutory boundaries draw no townland here, as in the centres of Dublin, Cork and Galway

## Zoning (national zoning of development plans, MyPlan)

- C2.1 Enterprise Light Industry and Commercial (Industrial, enterprise, employment): Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029 (Variations 1,2,3), Galway City. The zoning objective in the plan: https://www.galwaycity.ie/gccfiles/?r=/download&path=L0RlcGFydG1lbnRzL1BsYW5uaW5nL0RldmVsb3BtZW50IFBsYW4vMjAyMy0yMDI5L0Fkb3B0ZWQgUGxhbi9HYWx3YXkgQ2l0eSBEZXZlbG9wbWVudCBQbGFuIFdyaXR0ZW4gU3RhdGVtZW50IDIwMjMgLSAyMDI5LnBkZg%3D%3D

## Planning applications on this parcel (National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)

12 applications, newest first.

- 4 Sept 2026, Galway City Council 2626: N/a. Extension of duration. Permission for development which consists of: Extension of Duration - 288 no. Build-to-Rent apartments and associated site works=pl ref 26/7 (ABP 310348-21). File: https://www.eplanning.ie/GalwayCity/AppFileRefDetails/2626/0
- 4 Sept 2026, Galway City Council 2627: N/a. Extension of duration. Permission for development which consists of: Extension of Duration - 345 no. Build-to-Rent apartments and associated works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/GalwayCity/AppFileRefDetails/2627/0
- 11 Aug 2026, Galway City Council 2660287: Conditional. Permission. Permission for development which consists of: We, Crown Square Developments Ltd., intend to apply to Galway City Council for permission for a Mixed-use Development within Block A and Block H2 (c. 20,152 sqm. Gross Internal Area), at Crown Square, located at the junction of Monivea Road and Joyces Road, Galway, Co. Galway. 1. The proposed development for Block A (across a Gross Internal area of c. 19,840 sq. m.) will consist of the following: a. Provision of two levels of retail and commercial units at ground floor and mezzanine level, including a conference centre with associated amenities, gym and retail units. b. Construction of 60 no. apart hotel units from mezzanine to second floor. c. Construction of 129 no. residential units from third to eighth floor comprising of: (i) 67 no. One-Bedroom Apartment. (ii) 62 no. Two Bed-Four Persons Apartment. d. Provision of public open space, communal open space, private open space, car and bicycle parking, bin storage, site landscaping and public lighting. e. Provision of pedestrian and cyclist access onto the Joyce’s Road (L5034) and Monivea Road (R339). 2. The proposed development for Block H2 (Gross Internal Area of c. 312 sq. m.) will consist of: a. Change of use of the permitted Gym (c. 312 sq. m.) to a creche facility with associated external play zone to serve the proposed Block A development. b. Provision of a new linear drop off zone in front of the proposed creche 3. Provision of all associated surface water, watermain and foul water drainage services and connections (including nature-based drainage solutions), and all associated site works and ancillary services necessary to facilitate the proposed development.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/GalwayCity/AppFileRefDetails/2660287/0
- 21 Nov 2025, Galway City Council 2560352: Conditional. Permission. Permission for development which consists of: Two commercial office use buildings located at Crown Square, Monivea Road, Mervue, Galway. The proposed development description is as follows: Block D (Four Crown Square)-A four storey commercial office building with rooftop plant areas over two levels of basement providing 6,991 sqm GIA of commercial office use. Block E (Five Crown Square)- A four storey commercial office building with rooftop plant areas over two levels of basement providing 8,337 sqm GIA commercial office use inclusive of 770 sqm of retail/café use. Permission for 2 no. delivery and set down areas along Monivea road, upgrade of the existing eastbound bus stop on Monivea Rd. (Stop 523281) to include a Bus shelter, and provision of 2 no. city bike parking stations, including all associated ancillary and external works.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/GalwayCity/AppFileRefDetails/2560352/0
- 10 Nov 2025, Galway City Council 2560339: Conditional. Permission. Permission for development which consists of: we, HeatGrid Ireland Limited, intend to apply for a 10-year planning application for development of a district heating energy centre at this site, located at Galway Crystal, Murrough Drive, Dublin Road, and a district heating network pipeline in the townlands of Doughiska, Merlin Park, Murrough, Ballybaan More, Renmore, Ballybaan Beg in Galway City, Co. Galway. The proposed development will consist of the following: 1. The demolition of an existing building at the Galway Crystal premises (GFA of demolition 1,290sqm). 2. The construction of buildings to accommodate a District Heating Energy Centre (GFA 1439.1sqm), with a total generated capacity of up to 45MW, comprising of thermal water tanks, a 22-metre flue, roof mounted dry air coolers, gas boiler units, heat pumps, staff welfare facilities, an electrical backup generator, a gas meter room, and associated drainage, water and utility service infrastructure. 3. The construction of a district heating network pipeline (c. 7,877m in length) from the proposed District Heating Energy Centre building within the following roads - Bothar na dTreabh, Dublin Road (R446, R921 and R338), Wellpark Road, Lurgan Park, Gleann Rua, Monivea Road, Ballyloughane Road, Loughnane Road, Glenina Heights, Tara Grove, Renmore Road, Renmore Avenue, Rowan Avenue, Michael Collins Road, Connolly Avenue, Lios An Uisce, Murrough Drive, Rosshill Road, O’Sullivan Park, Walter Macken Place, Quinn Terrace, Loughnane Terrace and Cardinal Cushing Road and the provision of pipes to connect the district heating network pipeline to sites/premises. 4. The proposed development includes all associated site development and site enabling works and ancillary infrastructure.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/GalwayCity/AppFileRefDetails/2560339/0
- 27 May 2025, Galway City Council 2560155: Conditional. Permission. Permission for development which consists of: Crown Square Developments Ltd. intend to apply for permission for development at this site, Crown Square, at the junction of Monivea Road and Joyce’s Road, Mervue, Galway. The proposed development forms part of a larger landholding which extends to 51,148 sqm in total (permitted under Pl. Ref. 18/363). The proposed development will comprise: 1. A change of use of part of an existing café / restaurant unit (c. 166 sq. m.) on the ground floor of Block B (Áras 2), to office use and the relocation of the double entrance doors serving the café / restaurant unit. 2. A change of use of part of an existing office unit on the ground floor of Block E (Áras 5), to enlarge the previously permitted convenience retail store by c. 168.4 sq. m.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/GalwayCity/AppFileRefDetails/2560155/0
- 25 Feb 2025, Galway City Council 2560057: Conditional. Permission. Permission for development which consists of: Crown Square Developments Ltd. intend to apply for permission for development at this site, Crown Square, at the junction of Monivea Road and Joyce’s Road, Mervue, Galway. The development will consist of a modification to the permitted Strategic Housing Development (ABP-310348-21). The proposed development forms part of a larger landholding which extends to 51,148 sqm in total. The proposed development will comprise: 1. A change of use of c. 666 sq. m. of communal spaces consented across Blocks G, H1 and H2 at Lower Basement Level (under ABP-310348-21), to include 9 no. additional apartments (6 no. two-bed and 3 no. one-bed) with a total floorspace of c. 666 sq. m., and the total associated amenity space is c. 61 sqm: a. Block G: Change of use of amenity space to include 1 no. two-bed apartment (c. 79 sqm) and associated private amenity space; b. Block H1: Change of previously permitted residential lounge, kitchenette, workstations, meeting rooms and community gathering space to include 1 no. two-bed apartment (c. 78 sqm.), 2 no. two-bed apartments (c. 73 sqm., each), 1 no. one-bed apartment (c. 59 sqm.) and associated private amenity space; change of previously permitted residential concierge area to include 1 no. two-bed apartment (c. 77.3 sqm.) and associated amenity space; reconfiguration of residential concierge area and relocation of refuse store to include 1 no. one-bed apartment (c. 49 sqm.) and associated amenity space; c. Block H2: Change or previously permitted amenity game space, comms room and landlord security room to include 1 no. one-bed apartment (c. 51.6 sqm.) and 1 no. two-bed apartment (c. 73.6 sqm.). 2. Reconfiguration and extension of gym area by c. 44.6 sqm. (c. 243 sqm. permitted to c.286.8 sqm.). 3. Other minor alterations include the reduction of the B1 podium (c. 62 sqm.); reconfiguration and extension of Block J core at lower basement level to facilitate the relocation of bicycle storage to Block J car park at B2 level and increase in bicycle parking by c. 20 spaces to a total of 1,187 spaces; relocation of external stairs & ramp between B1 and B2 with associated minor landscaping amendments; removal of water tank and stair enclosures at roof level and relocation of water tank to lower basement level within Blocks G, H1 & H2, and J and associated elevational changes.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/GalwayCity/AppFileRefDetails/2560057/0
- 14 Feb 2025, Galway City Council 2560043: Refused. Permission. Permission for development which consists of: change of use of part of an existing cafe/ restaurant unit on the ground floor of Block B, Crown Square to office use and the relocation of the double entrance doors serving the cafe/ restaurant unit.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/GalwayCity/AppFileRefDetails/2560043/0
- 9 Jul 2024, Galway City Council 2460223: Conditional. Retention. Permission for development which consists of; Crown Square Developments Ltd seek Retention Planning Permission for amendments to the hotel building (Block F) of the previously granted permissions Pl Ref 18/363 and 20/102 located at the Crown Square (formerly known as the Crown Equipment site), at the junction of Monivea Road and Joyces Road, Mervue, Galway. The development consists of: a) Internal alterations/amendments to the ground floor level reception, bar-restaurant and ancillary service areas. b) Internal alterations/amendments to the upper basement level B1 meeting rooms and ancillary service areas. c) Internal alterations/amendments of 30m2 to the lower basement level B2 staff and service areas d) Extension of lounge at 6th floor of 47.7 m2 over previously permitted terrace areas. e) Internal alterations at fifth floor level replacing 6 no. bedrooms with 3 no. bedroom suites, reducing the number of bedrooms from 180 to 177 The site coverage of the building above ground has been retained as per the scheme granted under Pl Ref 18/363 and 20/102. f) Escape corridor at sixth floor amended to be external covered walkway, a decrease of 65.2m2. g) The gross floor area of the proposed hotel is 10,270.88 m2, an increase of 12.5 m2. h) Relocation of the permitted open entrance canopy at ground floor east elevation. i) Internally illuminated Hotel signage at sixth floor level on the north and south gable walls and on entrance canopies to west and east elevations. j) Elevational changes to accommodate d, h, and i, above.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/GalwayCity/AppFileRefDetails/2460223/0
- 16 Nov 2020, Galway City Council 20292: Conditional. Permission. Permission for development which will consist of amendments to PL Ref: 18/363 - a mixed use development located at the former Crown Equipment site. The proposed development comprises amendments to the public realm, a reduction in car parking and the relocation of a site access. This application forms part of the wider amendments to the overall scheme which will be subject to a separate Strategic Housing Development application in the future. The proposed development consists of the following amendments: To the public realm, A reduction in the size of the basement levels from 62,175sqm to 50,766sqm and a reduction in car parking from 1377 to 1012 spaces, The relocation of the Monivea Road vehicular, pedestrian and cyclist access, and all other associated and ancillary site development works.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/GalwayCity/AppFileRefDetails/20292/0
- 17 Apr 2020, Galway City Council 20102: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. Permission is sought for the development which will consist of amendments to the hotel building (Block F) of the previously granted permission Pl Ref 18/363. The overall footprint of the building has been retained as per the scheme granted under PL Ref 18/363. The gross floor area of the proposed hotel in 10,258sqm, an increase of 1,583sqm. The development consists of A) Provision of an additional floor at 6th floor level incorporating a lounge, kitchen area, ancillary facilities and 2 no. outdoor seating areas on the south-eastern and western elevations; B) Internal alterations to existing bedroom sizes on all levels resulting in an extra bedroom per floor, which equates to 180 bedrooms in total; C) An increase in the permitted floor to floor heights. The overall height of the proposed development, including the proposed additional floor at 6th floor level extends to circa 25.5 metres above ground floor level; D) Minor internal amendments to the first to fifth floor levels including the provision of additional linen stores and plant areas; E) Elevational changes to accommodate the above, including the use of self-finished acrylic render, stone and curtain wall glazing, in lieu of the previously permitted stone and curtain wall glazing; F) Ammendments to the upper basement level B1 including internal alterations to the meetings rooms; G) Amendments to the lower basement level B2 to include additional storage rooms, communication room and staff room and waste storage facilities, resulting in a decrease of 24 no. car parking spaces at this level and H) All associated site services. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/GalwayCity/AppFileRefDetails/20102/0
- 12 Nov 2018, Galway City Council 18363: Conditional. Permission. Permission for a ten year planning permission for a mixed-use development located at the former Crown Equipment site, at the junction of Monivea Road and Joyces Road, Mervue, Galway. The proposed development comprises Phase 1 of a mixed-use scheme and forms part of a larger landholding which extends to 51,148sqm in total. The development consists of: (1) 5 no. blocks of commercial offices which range in height from 3-6 stories over ground floor level (40,405 sqm). (2) A hotel development with 5 floors over ground floor level, comprising 175 no. bedrooms, conferencing facilities and restaurant/bar areas (8,675 sqm). (3) A double basement which includes a 'high bay' area for service, delivery and waste management vehicles; in addition to the provision of plant, car and bicycle parking, changing/shower areas and locker/amenity facilities (62,175 sqm) incorporating alterations to the existing structures on site permitted under Pl. Ref. 06/223/ ABP Ref, PL, 61.220893. (4) Public realm and landscaping works, including pedestrian and cyclist linkages. (5) The provision of vehicular access/egress via Monivea Road and Joyces Road, public transport set-down areas and cycle lanes. (6) The provision of substations and associated ancillary works. (7) All other associated site development and servicing works. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in respect of the proposed development. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/GalwayCity/AppFileRefDetails/18363/0

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## Designated sites (National Parks and Wildlife Service)

No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches this parcel.

## Recorded monuments around it, by their zones of notification (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service)

No zone of notification of a recorded monument touches this parcel.

## Architectural heritage (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage)

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands on this parcel.

## Ground and risks (Radon Risk Map of Ireland, EPA; Landslide Susceptibility Classification and LiDAR, Geological Survey Ireland)

- Radon: at the centre of this parcel, about 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home: https://www.epa.ie/environment-and-you/radon/radon-testing/#d.en.82887
- Landslides: The 1:50,000 map gives no landslide susceptibility class here. Parts of the land are made ground.
- Terrain model: LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_474, https://gsi.geodata.gov.ie/downloads/LiDAR/OPW_NASC/OPW_474.zip (ZIP).
- Flooding: the flood maps of the Office of Public Works, https://www.floodinfo.ie/map/floodmaps/, linked only: their licence does not allow re-use.

LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

## Neighbouring parcels within 25 m (Tailte Éireann)

- Parcel 2372656: 101,227 m² (10.12 ha, 25.01 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2372656.md
- Parcel 2372887: 64,110 m² (6.41 ha, 15.84 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2372887.md
- Parcel 2064805: 20,652 m² (2.07 ha, 5.1 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2064805.md
- Parcel 2064810: 14,253 m² (1.43 ha, 3.52 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2064810.md
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- Parcel 2064806: 2,491 m² (0.25 ha, 0.62 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2064806.md
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- Parcel 1980979: 501 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1980979.md
- Parcel 1980905: 494 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1980905.md
- Parcel 1980985: 485 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1980985.md
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- Parcel 2064717: 476 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2064717.md
- Parcel 1980906: 475 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1980906.md
- Parcel 2064815: 470 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2064815.md
- Parcel 2064720: 469 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2064720.md
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- Parcel 2064718: 460 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2064718.md
- Parcel 2064723: 460 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2064723.md
- Parcel 2064721: 457 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2064721.md
- Parcel 1980984: 456 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1980984.md
- Parcel 2064814: 455 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2064814.md
- Parcel 2064812: 451 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2064812.md
- Parcel 2064813: 441 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2064813.md
- Parcel 5460367: 439 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5460367.md

## Downloads

- DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its neighbours and buildings, for a drawing program: https://everytownland.com/parcel/1980982.dxf
- GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/parcel/1980982.geojson
- KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/parcel/1980982.kml

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