Earl’s Island, University Road (R863), University of Galway Co. Galway
Planning application 2560108
DecisionConditional grant
Decided01 August 2025
Application typePERMISSION
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Nearby precedent
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- 18149Permission to increase the height of the existing stone wall from circa 0.5m to 1.2m on west side of Persse's Distillery River Bridge crossing and continuing on along the south west side of Persse's Distillery River embankment for an approx. total length of 80m at Earls Island. Persse's Distillery River is a protected structure under Rivers/Waterways Ref. no. 8501 / 0.0 km away / 02 July 2018Granted
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- 1722Permission for development which will consist of external signage fixed to the original building - a protected structure RPS 10308 and associated stone canal wall - a protected structure RPS 8501 / 0.1 km away / 28 March 2017Granted