Poor Clare Monastery, Nun's Island, Galway
Planning application 21223
DecisionUnconditional grant
Decided16 August 2021
Application typeEXTENSION OF DURATION
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Nearby precedent
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- 2360031Permission for development which consists of alterations to a previously granted two storey convent development (Pl. Ref: 21/238) to include the construction of a new internal boundary wall, railings and gates and associated site works including internal road and path alterations located at the Presentation Convent a Protected Structure (Galway City Council Ref. No. 7702) and in proximity to St. Joseph’s Church a Protected Structure (Galway City Council Ref No. 7701), the Presentation National School a Protected Structure (Galway City Council Ref. No. 7703) and the Rivers & Waterways a Protected Structure (Galway City Council Ref. No. 8501) / 0.1 km away / 24 January 2024Granted
- 21238Permission for development which consists of 1) the construction of a two storey 14 bedroom convent building with ancillary rooms 2) the relocation of the vehicular entrance at Presentation Road adjacent to St. Josephs Church a Protected Structure (Galway City Council Ref No. 7701) 3) the part demolition of the extension, and full demolition of the outbuildings and North & East yard boundaries to the Presentation National School a Protected Structure (Galway City Council Ref No. 7703), including the removal of portacabins 4) the closing of the vehicular entrance under the school to the cul-de-sac east of the convent 5) all associated external works, including a bin store, in the gardens beside the Presentation Convent a Protected Structure (Galway City Council Ref No. 7702) and the Rivers & Waterways a Protected Structure (Galway City Council Ref No. 8501). A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) is attached / 0.1 km away / 03 September 2021Granted
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