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Permission for development which consists of: Planning permission is sought by the…

Galway Harbour , New Docks , in the townland of Townparks Galway

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Proposed use: See council description

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13 Aug 2026Application received
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Source status: PRE_VALIDATION → NEW APPLICATION

Legacy batch date (exact collection time unavailable): 26 August 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.

Why it matters locally

The proposal concerns Galway Harbour , New Docks , in the townland of Townparks Galway. Proposal excerpt: “Permission for development which consists of: Planning permission is sought by the Galway Harbour Company for development at a site located on the centre pier in the Galway Harbour, New Docks, in the townland of Townpark…”

Location & nearby applications

Galway Harbour , New Docks , in the townland of Townparks Galway

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Nearby applications

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Permission for development which consists of: permission sought from Galway City Council by P.Kenny at No.16 Lower Merchants…About 200 m · No.16 , Lower Merchants Road , Galway CityRef 2660154 · New Application
Permission for development which consists of: Dr. David O’Flaherty intends to apply for planning permission for development a…About 300 m · 2 Rockfort House , Augustine Street , GalwayRef 2660158 · Permission granted with conditions
Permission for development which consists of: change of use of the second Floor from office use to GP Surgery/Medical Practic…About 300 m · Second and Part Fourth Floor The Halls , 15/17 Quay Street , GalwayRef 2660304 · New Application
Permission for development which consists of: the Retention of the existing ground floor level unit for a change of use from…About 300 m · Unit 3a Middle Street Court , Middle Street , GalwayRef 2660167 · Permission granted with conditions
Permission for upgrades to public road and public footpaths comprising resurfacing of existing road carriageway and new footp…About 400 m · Lands at Queen Street , and Victoria Place , GalwayRef 2660039 · Permission granted with conditions

Documents & sources

Galway City Council · Reference 2660291

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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: Planning permission is sought by the Galway Harbour Company for development at a site located on the centre pier in the Galway Harbour, New Docks, in the townland of Townparks, Co. Galway. The proposed development will consist of the following: 1. Dismantling and removal of the existing c. 257 sqm shed and the making good of the ground conditions following its dismantling. 2. Provision of additional surface water drainage measures to improve and ensure the adequacy of surface water run-off management on the site. 3. Provision of all associated site works and ancillary services necessary to facilitate the proposed development. The proposed development seeks to improve the efficiency and safety of ongoing port operations and will not lead to any material change of use or intensification of existing operations. This application is supported by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS)

Application details

Reference: 2660291
Site address: Galway Harbour , New Docks , in the townland of Townparks 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 13, 2026
Decision due: October 07, 2026
Authority: Galway City Council

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2026-08-26
- Source status: PRE_VALIDATION → NEW APPLICATION

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