Planning near you · Galway · Ref 2660287

Change of use to crèche

Crown Square , Located at the junction of Monivea Road and Joyces Road , Galway Co. Galway

New Application

Applicant: Not supplied in our sources
Proposed works: Change of use
Proposed use: Crèche

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The story so far

Application timeline

Recorded milestones for this application. A permission is not evidence that building work has started.

11 Aug 2026Application received
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NPAD · source SHA-256: b81fac1ecce9a62708e73980496bb3a85d6f05d28035d65666f5e5f000b4deac · field: ReceivedDate

What changed

First retained observation; this does not establish that the application is new.

Observed: 21 September 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.

Why it matters locally

The proposal concerns Crown Square , Located at the junction of Monivea Road and Joyces Road , Galway Co. Galway. Proposal excerpt: “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 Intern…”

Location & nearby applications

Crown Square , Located at the junction of Monivea Road and Joyces Road , Galway Co. Galway

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Nearby applications

Closest retained records in this county within 5 km, measured between map points. Proximity does not establish a shared site.

Permission for development which consists of: Extension Of Duration - the development comprises 4 no. apartment block G,H,H1…About 100 m · Crown Square , Monivea Road , GalwayRef 267 · Refused
Permission for development which consists of: retention is sought on behalf of Kevin Burke to retain an existing open sided c…About 300 m · Riverside Industrial Estate , Tuam Road , GalwayRef 2620 · Permission granted with conditions
Permission for development which consists of: the construction of a 20m x10m Temporary R&D Test Building including all associ…About 500 m · Mervue Industrial Estate , Monivea Rd Mervue , GalwayRef 2660141 · Permission granted with conditions
Permission for development which consists of: Permission to construct first floor side extension over existing single storey…About 500 m · 12 Seaman Drive , Riverside Estate , Tuam RoadRef 2614 · Permission granted with conditions
Permission for development which consists of: 1. demolition and reconstruction of single storey granny flat, incorporating an…About 500 m · 22 Seaman Drive , Riverside , GalwayRef 2660173 · Permission granted with conditions

Documents & sources

Galway City Council · Reference 2660287

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Source records and verification details

Change record: NPAD · source SHA-256: b81fac1ecce9a62708e73980496bb3a85d6f05d28035d65666f5e5f000b4deac

Proposal: NPAD · source SHA-256: b81fac1ecce9a62708e73980496bb3a85d6f05d28035d65666f5e5f000b4deac

Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-21T10:01:57.361027+00:00. Source dataset date: 2026-09-15.

Full description from the council file

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.

Application details

Reference: 2660287
Site address: Crown Square , Located at the junction of Monivea Road and Joyces Road , Galway Co. Galway
Homes in source field: 0 (proposal, not completions)
Reported floor area (m²): 0
Application type: PERMISSION
Latest reported outcome: New Application
Date received: August 11, 2026
Decision due: October 05, 2026
Authority: Galway City Council

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