Application description published by Galway City Council.
Permission for the development which will consist of the demolition of the existing nightclub building (c.998.65 sq.m), the construction of a new 7 storey building (over existing basement)(c.2,163.55 m2 total floor area) providing 44 no.hotel bedrooms as an extension to the existing Skeffington Arms Hotel. Realignment structural consolidation and re-cladding of the existing, established second storey bridge linking to the main hotel building to provide an upper level link between the existing hotel and the proposed extension. The existing basement will remain in-situ, subject to minor layout and access alterations. The ground floor and sixth floors will also contain customer facilities including reception,foyer, restaurant, café/breakfast area, w.c.facilities, external terraces, storage, catering and staff facilities. All associated site development works, services, provisions and landscaping. Part of the proposed development is located within the Eyre Square Architectural Conservation Area and the site is adjacent to protected structures RPS Refs: 301 & 302
Application and appeal history
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ABP-310684-21Submitted 28 June 2021 / decided 21 February 2022
Status not recordedCONDITIONAL
Appeal submittedAppeal reference ABP-310684-21
28 June 2021
Appeal decisionCONDITIONAL
21 February 2022
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Decision details
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Application ref
2192
Received
06 April 2021
Decided
31 May 2021
FI requested
No
Authority
Galway City Council
Application type
PERMISSION
Outcome
Refused
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