Application description published by Galway City Council.
Permission for development which is sought from by G.Ward & M.McDonagh at "The Lantern Bar", Ballybane Shopping Centre, Ballybane Road, Ballybane, Galway City. The development will consist of (1) Permission sought to demolish existing building know as "The Lantern Bar" (2) Permission to construct a new mixed use 4 storey building to include for 1 no. retail unit on the ground floor and student accommodation over the four floors. Student accommodation to include ground floor laundry area / bin storage / bicycle storage / managers office and outdoor recreational amenity area and covered seating area. Seventeen number bedrooms at upper floor levels, with associated study room / gym area and communal Kitchen / living / dining Area along with roof terrace.(3) All associated site works and services
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PL-500942-GC-26Submitted 06 March 2026 / decided Not recorded
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Decision details
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Application ref
2560216
Received
17 July 2025
Decided
12 February 2026
FI requested
Yes
Authority
Galway City Council
Application type
PERMISSION
Outcome
Conditional grant
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